Description
Ancor 18 AWG Primary Wire is a premium, tinned copper single-conductor wire engineered specifically for harsh marine electrical systems. It is ideal for low-draw DC electronics, dashboards, lighting, instruments, and radar systems.
Key Technical Specifications
- Conductor: Ultra-flexible Type 3 stranding made of individual tinned copper strands to maximize corrosion and electrolysis protection.
- Insulation: Proprietary premium vinyl jacket resistant to saltwater, battery acid, oil, gasoline, and UV radiation.
- Voltage & Temperature: Rated for 600 Volts; handles up to 105°C (221°F) dry and 75°C (167°F) wet.
- Compliance: Exceeds UL 1426, US Coast Guard (CFR Title 46), and ABYC standards.
- Sizing: True American Wire Gauge (AWG) sizing, which yields 6% to 12% more copper and current-carrying capacity than standard automotive SAE wire.
Available Colors
To maintain clean ABYC color-coding compliance across your hull, Ancor manufactures Ancor 18 AWG Primary Wire in a wide spectrum of jacket colors including Black, Red, White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Brown, Purple, Orange, and Pink.
Actual colors may vary. We strive for accurate product photos, but colors may appear slightly different due to screen settings, individual perception, and lighting during photography. We cannot guarantee that the color shown exactly matches the product’s true color.
Specifications
- Gauge:
- 18 AWG
- California Residents:
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (dehp) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.
