Deka Jacketed 2 Wire, 10 Gauge, Brake Wire - per Foot

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• How Much # 10-2-1 is Needed to Wire up a 7-Way in a 2000 Chevy Silverado
  It's better to order too much than not enough, since there are variances in vehicle lengths I think at least 20 feet would be enough, especially considering turns and bends in the wire will require more length. Or you could measure the entire length of your vehicle and order that as the length of the Jacketed 2 Wire, 10 Gauge, Brake Wire - per Foot # 10-2-1 that you would need.
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• Is the 10-2-1 Jacketed 10 Gauge Wire Stranded or Solid Construction
  The wire in the Jacketed 2 Wire, 10 Gauge, Brake Wire, item # 10-2-1, is stranded, and designed for automotive applications. The temperature rating on the coating is 221 degrees Fahrenheit. This allows for use of the wire for up to 40 amps at up to 25 feet. This is the wire we use to wire the brake output wire and the 12 volt power wire when installing the Brake Controller 7 & 4 Way Installation Kit, item # ETBC7, and a brake controller on vehicles that do not have an existing 7-way...
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• Does the Power Wire for a Brake Controller Need to Be Ran Directly to the Battery
  To answer your first question, it is possible to splice the brake controller's 12 volt power wire into the 12 volt power wire you have attached to the vehicle's battery to charge the trailer's battery but this is certainly not recommend. If I were you, I would just run the 12 volt power wire from the brake controller directly to the battery with the recommended circuit breaker for that particular controller placed 6" for the positive terminal. The problem that you are going to run into...
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• Is 14 Gauge Wire Too Small for Electric Trailer Brakes
  Yes, 14 gauge wire seems too small. I would go with 10 or 12 gauge. For 10 gauge you can use # 10-1-1 and for 12 gauge use # 12-1-1. These wires are sold in increments of 1 foot. So if you needed 20 feet of wire you would enter 20 in the quantity box. The 12 gauge would be the best option. You mentioned replacing the brakes with the Nev-R-Adjust a year ago. It has probably been long enough, depending on how many miles were put on the trailer, but just to be sure even Nev-R-Adjust brakes...
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• How to Wire Electric Trailer Brakes on a Boat Trailer
  To run the brake lines on the trailer, you don't need the dual cable. I'd recommend using 10 gauge wire, part # 10-1-1 which is sold by the foot. Run the wire from the trailer connector back to the axle, cut the wire and strip the end. Use a butt connector like part # 05732-2. Run a lead to power each brake assembly out of the other side of the butt connector. Use some liquid electrical tape, part # SWC50122 to seal the connection. At each brake assembly, the brake magnet has two leads....
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• Running Wire For A Brake Controller Through The Firewall Of A Vehicle
  To run a wire through the firewall of your Mercedes-Benz GLK350, you will want to first check for wires already run through the firewall. If you can use the same location, that minimizes any issue. If you need to use a different location, check for grommets first. Often there are rubber grommets that cover a hole that is already in your firewall and removing that grommet, cutting or drilling a hole and replacing it around the wire is the next best option. The last option is to drill...
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• How to Check Electric Brakes and Wiring on a 36 Foot Gooseneck Trialer with Brakes on Two Axles
  It sounds like you had a short on the electric brake controller wiring at some point, since the wires are black. This indicates the wiring was overheated. The first thing I would do is check the 7-Way connector on the trailer and the truck for proper wiring. I attached a link to our wiring page for you. This page shows the correct placement of wires inside the vehicle and trailer side 7-Way connectors about 1/2 way down the page. Once you are sure the vehicle and trailer connectors are...
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• Installing a 7-Way Trailer Connector on a 1998 GMC Pickup
  We have put together a kit that includes all the parts you will need to set up the rear wiring for a 7-Way and prepare the truck to install a brake controller. The kit is part # ETBC7. It will utilize the 4-Way that is already installed and then you will run the included length of 2-Wire up to the front to connect to the brake controller and the the battery for 12V power using the blue and black leads. The purple lead is for reverse lights, if needed, and the white is for ground. I have...
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• How to Order 12 Feet of Deka Jacketed 2 Wire, 10 Gauge, Brake Wire # 10-2-1
  Yes, if you wanted to order a quantity of 12 feet of the Deka Jacketed 2 Wire, 10 Gauge, Brake Wire # 10-2-1 you'd order a quantity of 12.
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• Gauge Wire Recommendation for Wiring up Trailer Brakes
  I'd recommend using 10 gauge wire like part # 10-2-1 (sold by the foot) for the brake power and ground wires as this will be more than adequate and will ensure you get plenty of amperage to activate the brakes.
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• Parts Needed to Rewire Trailer Brakes to Junction Box
  The only parts you need is the wiring, butt connectors # 05732-2, and ring terminals # DW05705-1. The wires coming from the brakes do not have polarity so either can be used as the ground or power wires. Depending on how you have the brakes grounded you can run individual wires using # 10-1-1. We also have 2 wires jacketed together, part # 10-2-1. This may be an easier solution. Both are sold by the foot.
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• Ideas to Prevent Rodents from Eating Trailer Wiring
  I did some searching around on the internet and came up with a few interesting tips to prevent rodents from eating vehicle/trailer wiring. Here is what I found: Noise will keep the rodent's away. So a portable radio would work for this. Flashing lights, so like a strobe light or any other type of blinking light. Putting a garden gnome near the trailer. Spraying the wires with capsaicin. I normally don't recommend this, but getting a cat might keep them away. Mouse traps. For...
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• Wiring for Prodigy P3 Brake Controller on 2004 Workhorse W22 Chassis
  There isn't a brake controller port that I am aware of on your motorhome built on a 2004 Workhorse W22 chassis, but you can check up under the dash for a bundle of wires; they would have a white tag on them. It would generally be to the far left side under the dash if they are there. If those wires are there you would be able to simply splice in the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195. If that bundle of wires is not there you will need the Wiring Kit for 2, 4, 6,...
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• Testing an Electric Trailer Brake Controller
  The ground may be sufficient but it wouldn't hurt to test it using an alternate ground location as well. Perform the test using just the manual override and not the brake pedal. Make sure the controller is set to the maximum output level and that it is mounted within the range specified by the instructions. Also make sure that it is not tilted or turned to the side. If the controller you are using has a leveler knob, you will need to make sure it is properly adjusted according to the...
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• Troubleshooting No 12V Power at 7-Way Connector on 2015 Ford F-250
  If all the other functions for the 7-Way on your 2015 Ford F-250 are working correctly, but you aren't receiving any power at the 12V pin, then I recommend checking for any missing or damaged fuses on the truck. I took a look at the online owner's manual for your F-250 and found that there should be a 25 amp cartridge fuse located in the #90 position inside the engine compartment power distribution box. This particular fuse is for trailer battery charge/12V power. Make sure this fuse is...
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• Adding 7-Way Trailer Connector/Brake Controller to Motorhome Equipped with 4-Pole Round Connector
  I'd recommend you use our Brake Controller Installation Kit, part # ETBC7, The kit includes a 4-pole to 7-way adapter. If you no longer need the 4 pole round connector, you can simply remove it, and wire it directly to the 4-pole provided by the adapter after you cut the connector off. The kit also includes all the hardware and circuit breakers you'll need to complete the installation. 25 feet of wire is included, but you'll need additional # 10-2-1 wire due to the length of your motorhome....
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• What Is Best Wire Gauge To Use To Connect Two 6V Batteries In A Series
  The best wire gauge to use for connecting your two 6v batteries in a series would be a 10-gauge wire like Item # 10-2-1. You can purchase this from us by the foot so you can get enough for your project without having too much "extra" leftover. Contact us if you have any other questions.
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• What all is Needed to Convert a Trailer with Air Brakes to Electric Brakes
  If you want to convert your trailer's air brakes to electric brakes you will want to remove the air brakes and then install the electric brakes from scratch. You will need several items to add electric brakes to your trailer. Starting with the trailer you will need a hub and drum that matches the bearings and seal on your trailer spindle and your wheel bolt pattern. The only way to be sure is to check the bearing part numbers and seal part number. You will then need left and right...
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• Availability of Electric Trailer Winch Wiring Kit with 25 Foot Wiring for an 8000 Pound Winch
  The best option we have would be the Trailer and Vehicle Electric Winch Wiring Kit, # BDW20207. What you can do is get some extra 2 AWG wiring and use Superwinch Quick Connects, 2-4 AWG Wire, # BDW20133, for easy connect/disconnect, to reach the 10 foot distance you need. The wiring in the kit is all 2 AWG. I have also included a link to our FAQ article on wiring an electric winch for reference.
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• What Are The Dimensions Of The Jacketed Wire # 10-2-1
  I went to our warehouse and pulled some of this Jacketed 2 Wire, part # 10-2-1, to measure for you. The width of the 2 wires with the jacket measures .395 inches. It measures .226 inches thick. Each individual wire when removed from the jacket measure .170 inches. This is a heavy 10 gauge wire and you can order this by the foot. I have also attached links to some of the connectors that can be used with this wire.
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• Stoplight Switch Wire Color for Installing Brake Controller 1998 GMC Truck
  Typically the wire color you would be looking for on the brake switch of your 1998 GMC truck will be white. But you will need to use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to verify that the wire has 12 volts when the brakes are applied and none when released. I attached an install video that shows a brake controller install in a similar truck as yours.
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• How To Convert A Trailer With Air Brakes To Electric Brakes
  Yes, it is possible. To get started you will need a hub and drum that matches the bearing and seal on your trailer spindle and your wheel bolt pattern. Confirm this by checking the bearing part number, and seal part number. Next, you will need left and right hand brake assemblies. To accurately find what you need, you need to know what kind of axle you currently have and it's weight capacity, you will also need to make sure the brake mounting flange bolt pattern is compatible. Finally...
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• What is the Deka Jacketed 10 Gauge Brake Wiring Constructed of
  I went out to our warehouse and was able to verify that the Deka Jacketed 2 Wire, 10 Gauge, Brake Wire # 10-2-1 is stranded (braided) copper wire that is then jacketed by a high-quality plastic jacket that protects the insulated conductors.
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• Brake Controller WIring on a 2007 Ford Van E-350 with No Tow Package
  The blue brake controller output voltage wire extends from the factory connector under the dash and terminates in the engine compartment near the fire wall. Due to the cramped quarters in the engine bay, This wire is very hard to locate. Our installers typically abandon it and simply run a 2 conductor wire like part # 10-2-1 back to the trailer connector. One lead of the wire would connect to the blue wire exiting the rear of the controller, and the other would run from the trailer connector...
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• What is the Temperature Rating on the 10 Gauge Jacketed 2 Wire Part 10-2-1
  The temperature rating for the 10 Gauge Jacketed 2 Wire is 105 degrees celsius. According to the information I found, 10 gauge wire with a 90 degree celsius insulation is rated to 40 amps. With 105 celsius insulation, it should be able to handle over 40 amps.
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• Options to Power Lights in Trailer Without Being Connected to 7-Way on Truck
  When it comes to running the lights in your trailer without having to hook to the 7-way on your truck, I recommend using some 10 gauge wire to add a car battery to your trailer for power. You'll just need a few supplies in addition to a battery; 10 gauge wire, # 10-2-1 (sold by the foot), 2 ring terminals like # 44-5356A, and a couple quick splice connectors, # 562. Just find a spot on the trailer for a battery, splice into the 12 volt circuit on your 7-way with one of the wires in part...
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• Recommended Brake Controller For 2003 Toyota Tacoma And Rewiring Trailer Brakes For 16' Trailer
  The first thing you will have to do is reconnect your brakes. I recommend the Deka Jacketed 2 Wire, 10 Gauge, Brake Wire - per Foot, part # 10-2-1. You will run two lines of brake wire from the brake magnets to the junction box of your trailer. Once you get your brakes connected, we can deal with the brake controller. The brake controller I am recommending is the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional, part # TK90160. I have included a weblink for trailer...
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• How to Locate and Fix Damage to a Brake Controller Power Wire
  The first thing I would do is to check the ground wire. Make sure the ground wire is connected and a good ground (attached to bare metal, clean of paint). If the ground is good to go, then you can look at running a new black power wire. You would cut the black wire fairly close to the brake controller, splice in your new wire and run it to a direct power source (the battery). Deka Jacketed 2 Wire # 10-2-1 is available by the foot if you need wire, it gives you the black (power) wire and...
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• Brake Controller Installation-2003 Ford Expedition
  I don't have a vehicle specific wiring diagram for you, but I'd be happy to walk you through the process. The actual installation will depend on whether or not your Expedition is equipped with a trailer connector and if so, whether it's factory or aftermarket. There are a few different possible scenarios. 1) Your vehicle has the factory 7-way trailer connector on the back bumper. If this is the case, you'll have a plug and play installation. You'll need the # 3035-P brake controller...
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• Can I Use Deka Jacketed 10 Gauge Wire to Run Hot Lead For Curt Echo From Hopkins 7-Way Plug
  It sounds like you are half way there! I was able to find your account and I believe you are using the Curt Echo part # C51180 Blue tooth controller that plugs in line with the 7-way you will need to extend the 12V power from the Hopkins Endurance Multi-Tow 4-Way Flat to 7-Way RV Trailer Adapter w/ 4-Way Vehicle End Plug part # HM47180 with 20 feet of 12 gauge wire to the battery via a 30 amp circuit breaker like what comes in the kit part # BRK-ELECKIT. Then you can ground the Hopkins...
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