Amigo Posted December 22, 2015 Posted December 22, 2015 Good morning, where do you guys buy your wire from? Looking for 18 gauge or higher, 6 conductor, preferably FT6. cheers.
paulbates Posted December 22, 2015 Posted December 22, 2015 Most hardware stores have it, like home depot. I've also was able to get it from my HVAC contractor. If you're doing or have done a big job with them, they might give you what you need.
Amigo Posted December 22, 2015 Author Posted December 22, 2015 Thank you. I think Teken also mentioned another source that was mentioned in a few posts but I can not seem to locate it. cheers.
stusviews Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 There are hundreds thousands of locations to buy thermostat wire. Do you need/want an on-line source or local walk in location? If local, what city are you near?
Amigo Posted December 23, 2015 Author Posted December 23, 2015 Thank you. Yes, I know there are many places, I was wondering if there is an online source that you guys have had good experience with. cheers.
stusviews Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 Amazon, Home Depot & Lowes come to mind as easy to deal with and speedy, no questions asked in case of a problem. All three have thermostat wire in various gauges and lengths.
ScottAvery Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 I believe the OP was thinking of Monoprice, as I have seen that referenced in a few of the cabling threads. I don't think it will much matter for a single run of thermostat wire, but might save you a lot if buying 1000sds of feet of cat6 or speaker wire. I had to get some thermostat wire myself for a humidifier install, and I think Home Depot had 3 5 or 7 conductor wires in bulk packages, pre-cut, but did not offer it cut to length at any savings.
apostolakisl Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 It depends on how much you want. If you just need a short run, I would go to HD/Lowe's/similar and have a piece cut to length. If you need 500 feet or something, then I would look at places like Monoprice since I bet it would save a lot of money. I get my cat6 from them and have always been very happy with them. I have never bought thermostat wire from them.
ScottAvery Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 It looks like they might only carry data and audio cables anyway.
jerlands Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 It looks like they might only carry data and audio cables anyway. They carry all type of spooled wire sold by the foot. I purchased thermostat wire years ago from them but they don't offer "by the foot" via the internet. Jon..
Amigo Posted December 24, 2015 Author Posted December 24, 2015 (edited) Thank you. I need around 1000' , and Monoprice is what I was looking for, but looks like they only carry data and audio wire will look at HD or Lowes, if that doesn't work out will go to a near by electrical wholesale. cheers. Edited December 24, 2015 by Amigo
paulbates Posted December 24, 2015 Posted December 24, 2015 For that much, I would consider an HVAC supplier / contractor, especially if you can present yourself as a contractor.
Amigo Posted December 24, 2015 Author Posted December 24, 2015 Yeah, I think I have to call up one of electrician buddies and use their account. cheers.
stusviews Posted December 24, 2015 Posted December 24, 2015 There is a difference in quality. Get a good brand such as Coleman or Southwire. Also, the maximum length spools are usually 250' or 500'. Lesser quality and 2-conductor thermostat wire can be found in 1000' lengths.
Amigo Posted December 24, 2015 Author Posted December 24, 2015 Ok, will take that into account, thanks.
Teken Posted December 24, 2015 Posted December 24, 2015 I prefer Southwire cable to be honest. Ideals are peaceful - History is violent
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