A big chunk of wire cost is copper. This commodity has in the past bounced around quite often. Our copper is re-priced twice a month. Generally we don't change our prices unless there is a big move or a lot of little moves that add up to a big change in the raw material price. So, all quotes are good for at least one month. We'll post a notice on quotes over one month if the copper price has changed the quote.

Our standard wire lengths for units stripped on both ends goes from 2" to over 30' - units with only one side stripped or no stripping can be as small as 0.08". The strip sections can range from 0.08in to 3.9". We can do other dimensions by hand if needed.

Cut length 2" to15" ± 1/8", 16" to 120" ± 1/4", 121" to 194" ± 3/8", 195"up ± 1/2", Stripped length - ± 1/16

Our high volume wires are what we refer to as 1015-tinned hookup wire. This wire is also UL1011/1028/1032/1230/1231/1335/1344/TEW in 8 through 26 AWG. All but 24 and 26 AWG are MTW rated. These are made of moisture resistant PVC (polyvinylchloride) insulation rated VW-1, Rated for 600Volts (except to the 1032 std -1000Volts) The 8 AWG to 16WG is also Marine approved under UL 1426, BC-5W2, SAE, J378, USCG, ABYC and NMMA. - Basically a very good all round multistrand insulated wire.

MTW rated: Machine Tool Wire, a thermoplastic insulated wire rated to 194°F-221°F (90°C -MTW , 105°C-UL&CSA) and 600V.

AWG - American Wire Gauge. A very common wire gauge system used in the US where the smaller the number the bigger the wire developed around 1857. Click here for more info

VW-1 - Vertical wire flame test. This uses a small tirrill burner (similar to a Bunsen burner) is used as the ignition source applying under 1kW for 5, 15 second applications with no more then 15 seconds in between each step. After that the wire should burn for more then one minute and should not burn more the 25% of the indicator flag attached to the paper.

ABYC - American Boat and Yacht Council - develops consensus safety standards for the design, construction, equipage, maintenance, and repair of small craft.

NMMA - National Marine Manufacturers Association. The trade association representing the US recreational boating industry.

In an extra two days or so we can also do many other wire types as well as shrink tubing, insulation, and solid wire.

Ask the WIREGURU. Actually our wire guru is not all knowing - however he can learn and will get you the answers you seek.

Our default method of shipping most orders is UPS Ground. Of course if you needed second day or overnight we can do that as well as ship it FedEx as well if needed. We can ship either prepaid or collect. Click here for shipping maps