Is the 10-2-1 Jacketed 10 Gauge Wire Stranded or Solid Construction

Updated 10/11/2010 | Published 10/10/2010

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

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Question:

Is the 10-2-1 wire stranded or solid wire? I cant find any 10 guage duplex wire that is stranded around here that is why Im asking. Everything here is solid core.

asked by: William C

Expert Reply:

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 connector at the rear.

expert reply by: Robert G