3328 wire for gas furnace

[ProfessionalAmateur]

Woke up this morning to my furnace deciding that the bearings in the fan motor were tired after 50+ years of reliable service.

I bought a new motor from a local electrical supply, but the wires that are attached (red, green, white 18 gauge) are shorter than what I need.

I assume that I can **** connect them to additional wire, but 3228 seems to be an unusual item. Any suggestions on where to search for that kind of wire in small quantities (less than 3 feet)? Hate to buy a spool if I don't have to.

 

[tonyciambrone]

The furnace will not know if the sheathing is stamped UL3328

That said if you are concerned with the insulation of the wire you could grab a 10ft length off McMaster

https://www.mcmaster.com/high-temperature-wire/

 

[Wrench97]

Use the old wires and wire nuts?

 

[ProfessionalAmateur]

Thank you, Tony. Would THHN wire work as well? I can get that locally by the foot.

 

[Jim greengo]

Use the old wires and wire nuts?

What he said.

 

[ProfessionalAmateur]

Use the old wires and wire nuts?

What he said.

Hadn't thought about that. Good idea.

 

[fitter30]

Oem motors you can't look at hp have to look at name plate amps if factory amps are 4.1 for a 1/3 hp and a aftermarket motor is 4.0 go to a half hp same on condenser fan motors.

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[LS6 Tommy]

I've never knowingly used anything labeled UL 3328 for 35+ years. Just the THHN off the spools on the truck...

Tommy

 

[ProfessionalAmateur]

I've never knowingly used anything labeled UL 3328 for 35+ years. Just the THHN off the spools on the truck...

Tommy

Hey, just wanted to say thanks. Bought some from the Deep and it works like a charm.

So far.