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Ancor Marine Grade Primary Wire and Battery Cable

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4 Awg
Red
Color Black
Brand Ancor
Material Copper
Number of Cable Strands 18
Gauge 14.0

About this item

  • 18 Feet of Black 14 AWG marine grade wire
  • Manufactured from individual copper strands and tinned to perform in the harshest marine environments
  • Ultra-flexible Type 3 stranding resists fatigue from vibration and provides added corrosion protection
  • Exceeds all UL 1426, US Coast Guard Charter boat (CFR title 46) and ABYC standards
  • They are constructed with premium vinyl insulation that is rated at 600 volts, 105 deg C dry and 75 deg C wet, stays flexible even in extreme cold (-40 deg F/C) and resists salt water, battery acid, oil, gasoline, heat, abrasion and ultra-violet radiation

From the manufacturer

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Ancor Marine Grade Products

For over 40 years Ancor has been an industry leader for quality tinned copper Marine Grade wire and

cable. Ancor’s comprehensive product line includes everything required to complete a wiring project. This

includes Marine Grade wire and cable, terminals and connectors, wire management products, and hand

tools. Ancor designs products to the highest standards that meet UL, ABYC, NMMA and USCG standards.

What Makes Ancor Different:

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NMEA 2000 Cables

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Selection

Over 1,500 electrical products are designed to work together as a system.

Industry Standards

Industry involvement ensures products meet ABYC, NMMA, and Coast Guard standards.

Quality

Product quality is managed in a manner consistent with international standards.

Product Description

Tinned-copper stranding. Maximum protection against corrosion & electrolysis. Ultra flexible (Type 3) stranding resists fatigue due to vibration & flexing. Premium vinyl insulation resists saltwater, battery acid, oil, gasoline & ultra-violet radiation. Rated at 600 volts & 106C, the heavy-duty insulation is resistant to heat & abrasion. Exceeds all UL 1426, USCG Charter boat (CFR title 46) & ABYC standards.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
3,863 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the flexibility, corrosion resistance, quality and value of the electronic wire. For example, they mention it's fairly flexible, the tinned copper is much more corrosion resistant than plain copper wire and the individual strands are tinned to help prevent corrosion. They say it'll hold up for many years and is the best marine wire you're going to find on Amazon. Customers are also impresseded with the ease of use, saying it'd be easy to fabricate and route.

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345 customers mention324 positive21 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the wire. They mention that it is of excellent quality, the best marine wire they have found on Amazon, and that it has a durable sheath. The 14 awg wire is strong enough to support itself, and the insulation doesn't tear like silicone wire. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...This is heavy duty stuff that I'm confident will hold up for many years. It's big wire but still very flexible and easy to manage." Read more

"...It's fairly flexible, and it's easy to strip and solder. The insulation doesn't tear like the silicone wire that seems to be common on ecommerce..." Read more

"...sized as it fit my southwire strippers perfectly, wire strands are tinned copper and being on a spool is a plus for storage and ease of use." Read more

"Ancor consistently offers high quality marine grade tinned wire. The jacket is nice and holds up good even in the bilge...." Read more

109 customers mention100 positive9 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the wire. They mention it's a great price for 10 gauge wire, and a good deal on great quality wire.

"...Excellent quality, great price (got mine on sale) and flexible enough for tight runs...." Read more

"Good price for the product, arrived on time, fast" Read more

"Well worth the cost when you want cable consisting of a durable sheath and excellent quality conductors...." Read more

"...on the money, and of top quality and reliability. It is WORTH the price. And the way it always should be!" Read more

55 customers mention49 positive6 negative

Customers like the flexibility of the electronic wire. They mention it's more flexible than regular stranded wire, has more strands to allow great flexibility, and bends easily. Some say the insulation is flexible and easy to handle. Overall, customers are satisfied with the flexibility and durability of the wire.

"...It's big wire but still very flexible and easy to manage." Read more

"...I use it for various projects. It's fairly flexible, and it's easy to strip and solder...." Read more

"...Excellent quality, great price (got mine on sale) and flexible enough for tight runs...." Read more

"...The jacket is nice and holds up good even in the bilge. The wire is flexible and the voltage drop on a long run is a little lower than other less..." Read more

30 customers mention30 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the corrosion resistance of the electronic wire. They mention that the tinned copper is much more resistant than plain copper wire, and the individual strands are tin-plated to help prevent corrosion. The wire is well-coated and works well for their application.

"I love Anchor wire for my boat. Being a tinned wire it keeps it from corroding. I’ve added graphs and other accessories for my boat with this wire...." Read more

"...I have never seen any sign of corrosion or evidence that the tinning is failing." Read more

"...The tinned copper is very tighly wound and of a very high quality copper. The jacket is very sturdy indeed...." Read more

"...Actual tinned copper that's pliable and has a thick jacket...." Read more

30 customers mention30 positive0 negative

Customers find the electronic wire easy to work with. They mention it comes on a spool, making it easy to thread through small halls and make installation easy. The tinned copper strands make routing and connecting a breeze. The wire is also easy to solder to and around corners. It makes their job so much easier.

"...It's big wire but still very flexible and easy to manage." Read more

"...are tinned copper and being on a spool is a plus for storage and ease of use." Read more

"...Furthermore, I have found Ancor easy to work, as it comes on a spool, with constantly thick insulation...." Read more

"Easy to work with around corners." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the electronic wire. They mention that it looks good, is flexible, and is nicely tinned. The jacket is nice and holds up well even in the bilge. Customers also appreciate the simple wiring and the shiny tinning of strands.

"...The jacket is nice and holds up good even in the bilge...." Read more

"...I used a wire stripper to expose 1/16" with no wires braking, looks good." Read more

"...the imported junk wire, crimps properly, stands up to heat shrink, nicely tinned..." Read more

"Used to supply elec. to a power winch on my 2" hitch receiver. Nice and flexible. Winch works great." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers find the electronic wire easy to work with and strip with an automatic stripping tool. They say it's tough yet flexible and holds well in clamped terminals. Customers also mention that the coating is easy to strip and the copper wire solders easily.

"...I use it for various projects. It's fairly flexible, and it's easy to strip and solder...." Read more

"...The coating is easy to strip, the wire is easy to manipulate into a variety of connectors, and worked extremely well...." Read more

"...The insulation is tough yet flexible and easy to strip. Lots of small tinned copper strands made routing and connecting a breeze...." Read more

"...enough to support itself, the insulation is durable, and the copper wire solders easily." Read more

11 customers mention5 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the electronic wire. Some mention it's the perfect size for their boat, while others say it'll be too short for their job.

"...The replacement was only 45 feet! Unbelievable.The short cable was yellow. I had measured it twice with a tape measure...." Read more

"...I believe this wire to be accurately sized as it fit my southwire strippers perfectly, wire strands are tinned copper and being on a spool is a plus..." Read more

"This roll was short by 12 ft just like so many others have said...." Read more

"...This met the size requirements and had positive reviews. I love it!..." Read more

Excellent quality wire!
5 Stars
Excellent quality wire!
Picked up black and red 12 gauge wire for building a fuel pump harness. Excellent quality, great price (got mine on sale) and flexible enough for tight runs. Oil resistant and 221F temp rating will be perfect for running through my truck engine bay.I believe this wire to be accurately sized as it fit my southwire strippers perfectly, wire strands are tinned copper and being on a spool is a plus for storage and ease of use.
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I believe this wire to be accurately sized as it fit my southwire strippers perfectly, wire strands are tinned copper and being on a spool is a plus for storage and ease of use.
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Leo
4.0 out of 5 stars Suits my needs.
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