Flexible wire for 110v AC project


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Old 07-10-20, 06:58 PM
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Flexible wire for 110v AC project

I’m cleaning up the wiring on my home made incubator. It’s hatched a ton of birds and has some nice electronic equipment and thermostatic controls in it. The problem is that I need to clean it up inside and add more components. However I need something that is NOT 14gauge Romex. It’s too stiff and hard to work with.

I basically need some 14 gauge stranded wire, even if they are individual conductors. The circuits inside power no more than an egg turner and a 100w bulb. Thermostats control bulb power and there is a dimmer used to power an outlet in a box.

what wire can I buy suited for this purpose?
 
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Old 07-10-20, 07:25 PM
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For years I've used MTW wire. It's machine and tool wiring. It was always flexible and easy to work with. It has finer strands and it doesn't have that thermoplastic coating over the wire like THHN/THWN.
 
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Hmm...and where would a fella find such wire? Sounds like it’s just what i need!
 
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How about SJOW ? It is portable power tool cord.
 
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Old 07-10-20, 08:27 PM
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How much do you need ?
I used to buy it on spools at the electrical supply.
Depot sells primary wire which can be listed as automotive type wiring but it's rated to 600v.
A little pricey. Primary wire
Package from ebay
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Probably only need a few feet. I have primary wire from advance auto and some unmarked stuff but I didn’t know if it was safe to use for my application. I have 14 gauge wire. Is it safe for this?
 
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Old 07-11-20, 06:18 AM
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Hi, 14 should be fine, it’s rated at 15 amps.
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Had an idea. I have a scrap pile where neighbors bring their junk appliances and I haul it off to scrap. I just gutted a fridge and dryer for wire. MORE THAN ENOUGH and with different colors.
 
 

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