Sourcing parts in Australia

Cherkan

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Jan 30, 2017

• #1

One of the only products I'm having trouble trying to source is the 18AWG solid core copper wire, any other Australians here able to find any domestically without having to go international?

 

Nugachino

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Jan 30, 2017

• #2

Bunnings might be able to help you.

 

Nugachino

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Jan 30, 2017

• #3

I can't remember whether I bought this and the red wire from Bunnings. Or whether it was from Jaycar.

 

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Cherkan

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Jan 30, 2017

• #4

Nugachino said:

I can't remember whether I bought this and the red wire from Bunnings. Or whether it was from Jaycar.

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That'd be the Bunnings one. It did the job for you fine?

 

Nugachino

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Jan 30, 2017

• #5

I used it to make an induction lighter. Not as the induction coil though. That was nickel wire.

 

Nugachino

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Jan 30, 2017

• #6

It handles up to 10 amps. That's a fair amount of wattage before it cooks.

 

Nugachino

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Jan 30, 2017

• #7

Only thing is. This isn't solid copper. It's multiple strands in a sheath.

 

Cherkan

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Jan 30, 2017

• #8

Nugachino said:

Only thing is. This isn't solid copper. It's multiple strands in a sheath.

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Yeah I think I might try and source something a bit closer to this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IN838Z0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00IN838Z0&linkCode={{linkCode}}&tag=gm5yo-20&linkId={{link_id}}. If I can't find anything in Aus I'll probably just fall back onto this one and just pay $30 Australian for it.

 

Chronikool

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Jan 31, 2017

• #9

Just find an old appliance cord or buy an extension cord...splice it open...3 strands of 3 colours...

 

klx

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Jan 31, 2017

• #10

In Australia cable is categorized into mm rather than gauges. Bunnings has everything you need just get it rated to the correct voltage. You are better off with stranded wire imo but each to their own....

 

Cherkan

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Jan 31, 2017

• #11

klx said:

In Australia cable is categorized into mm rather than gauges. Bunnings has everything you need just get it rated to the correct voltage. You are better off with stranded wire imo but each to their own....

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Stranded wire it is then, what voltage should I be looking for? 250v? And in that case I should be looking for 1mm right?

 

Grandpapy

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Jan 31, 2017

• #12

WARNING! Installation of electrical wire can be hazardous, if done improperly, can result in personal injury or property damage. For safe wiring practices, consult the National Electrical Code® and your local building inspector.

http://www.cerrowire.com/ampacity-charts

Edit: conversions not readily available. my apologies.

 

Last edited: Jan 31, 2017