soundstream15 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 theres a local welding store that sells welding cable and thought about running that for my big 3, how good is there wire and is there a difference from this and car audio wire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Lightning Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 I wouldn't run anything else ... cut your cables to the length you need and take them back to the welders and get them to install connectors for you ... They may not know what you plan to do with the cables, but they are masters at installing connectors ... apply some shrink tubing, and your golden !! Quote Kenwood / HELIX / Linear Power (For The Love Of Music) / Brutal Sounds / OverKill Electric Co Questions About Sound Quality ?? Try Here ... Sound Quality, What does it REALLY mean ?? SMD SOTM Winner "White Lightning" 1997 GMT400 Chevy Silverado "The Green Dickle" 1994 GMT400 Chevy "Phantom Dually" Randal's 2007 Chevy Avalanche (we haven't named this one yet) Dylan's "Brutal" 17 Chevy Cruze RS Hatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Evan Houser Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 I used welding.cable.. Worked great..was just a bitch to get to flex and bend but all in all it was good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigancapri92 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 i use nothing but !!! 100% pure coper actual wire size you ask for and SUPER strong sheithing that can withstand 105C all i will ever use !! Quote Teamcapri.comThe TeamCapri 1992 Mercury Capri XR22012 FORD EDGE SQ BUILDOld build logMy FeedBack1992 Mercury capri XR2 Hyper LED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 i'd use it for multiple runs from a battery bank to amps, but be careful under the engine. most likely not able to withstand the heat in certain spots. sure it CAN work...but like i said, just be careful with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigancapri92 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 i'd use it for multiple runs from a battery bank to amps, but be careful under the engine. most likely not able to withstand the heat in certain spots. sure it CAN work...but like i said, just be careful with it thats what welding cable is for !! it withstands heat ... welding cable is good for +105C ... i use a mapp as tourch to solder lugs onto welding cable and you cant even touch the wire when done but the jacket doesnt even melt !! Quote Teamcapri.comThe TeamCapri 1992 Mercury Capri XR22012 FORD EDGE SQ BUILDOld build logMy FeedBack1992 Mercury capri XR2 Hyper LED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobass Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 i'd use it for multiple runs from a battery bank to amps, but be careful under the engine. most likely not able to withstand the heat in certain spots. sure it CAN work...but like i said, just be careful with it thats what welding cable is for !! it withstands heat ... welding cable is good for +105C ... i use a mapp as tourch to solder lugs onto welding cable and you cant even touch the wire when done but the jacket doesnt even melt !! this for sure. Not sure why some people think it will melt faster that car audio brands. Quote 2000 Subaru outback 2.5l Head Unit: Pioneer deh 4300ub front stage: tbd subwoofer: Stock Fi Q 18" amp: Audio que 1200d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 if so then i've been mislead for a long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_racin4 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 i used welding cable... i had a 6" section left.. i used a torch on it for a good minute to see if i could melt it.. no dice.. tried getting it hot and rubbing the jacket off... no dice i ran it next to my headers on truck.. about 3/4" away and have no issues Quote 1998 gmc extd cab 12 crossfire C710s 4 SAZ-4500s 3 Singer 400A altsbuncha mids/highs Team Asshole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyablo409 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 The heat probably wont do anything to it but if its rubbing it could cut through and short out. I use welding cable and it works badass I recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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