Hoffmann

I know something about wires, but this one is kind of intriguing me, Can somebody please explain to me what's the difference between these two wires bellow?

-Tinned marine wire

-100% oxigen-free copper wire

I am asking because I am changing the power and ground wires on my truck's alternator, but I don't want to use the red translucent ones, I want the good and ol' solid color wire, and so far, I could only find the marine tinned one solid red, and I have no clue if I could use it in the truck. So if you know where can I find a 1/0 AWG or 0 AWG power wire in the solid red, please let me know.

Thank's

mikelemoine

Tinned wire is usually wire impregnated with solder (lead/tin or possibly silver, depending on quality), it is probably to prevent corrosion in a marine environment. While it will probably work ok, I'd go with copper as it is a better conductor and you don't normally drive in salt water.

Parts Express carries a good selection of automotive cable:

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=100-971

Hoffmann

Thank's Mlel, The reason I ask is because I can't find an automotive 1/0 or 0 AWG wire that isn't translucent, even in the link you posted, they have one in the picture in the color I want, but it's a 2 AWG and only 20' lenght. I browsed for other sizes/lenghts, but couldn't find anything.

Besides, their prices are heavy...

harly4d

How about this:

eBay Motors: STINGER PRO SERIES 0 GA CAR AUDIO POWER WIRE RED NEW (item 130252954729 end time Sep-15-08 19:39:10 PDT)

Hoffmann

I purchased other stuff from hifisoundconnection before, and I actually checked them yesterday, the problem is, they are advertising two different pictures with the same description, as in:

Stinger Pro series, and the link you posted, states "pro series" and the picture shows only "pro", and in the exact color I want, but check this one here so you know what am I talking about.

I will have to contact the seller to make sure.

Thank's for looking

jvillefinest

hoffy...not sure what you have around you. but check out a welding shop. welding lead is THE BEST from what i have found as far as grounding wire. its black and you can get them in all kinds of sizes and it is also some of the most plyable wire you can get too...even moreso then most car audio wire. and im thinking its not to bad on the wallet either.

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harly4d

Yeah, the picture in your link the red looks translucent! That's NOT what you're looking for though right? You want solid red.

harly4d

How about this red power wire listed on crutchfield...looks solid red:

JL Audio MetaWire™ 1/0-gauge color-converting cable for power or ground at Crutchfield.com

tpr103

hoff try some local car audio shops. not best buy or circuit chitty

jvillefinest

oooooo solid red. i get ya...why not just loom it? JL audio i know has SOLID red wire but its expensive. i think somewhere in the $80 ballpark for 25 feet of power. I know retail its $120 i believe for JL Power wire. yeshhh! f-that im telling ya welding lead and wire loom! does great!

aestrello

well right now anything that is made out of copper is going to be expensive..... i have welding wire running my system and its THICK!!! but i didnt have to buy it....

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Krix330cic(NJ)

Hoff, I have about 15ft of 2/0 around here somewhere, or may still be at the shop.. under the insulation, the wire itself is as thick as my thumb.. its big.

Lemme know.

Harley#356

hoff search on NLOC. there were discussions about this for remote battery setups, and I'm almost positive somebody found a link with welding cable in different colors. Its by far the most efficient way to go for quality of cable and cost. And if you want color and can't find it, buy some silicone rubber tubing loom, and a hose splitter, and loom the welding cable wtih it. will have the smooth jacket appearance like the cable was that color, but not the corregated finish of plastic loom. hitup lowes for copper lugs to solder ends on.