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High Temperature Wire

Ramper

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I need some wire to rewire the inside of a 6kW 240 volt electric heater. The specs call for wire capable of withstanding 150 degrees Celsius. I need about 2 feet. Any suggestions as to what gauge and where to purchase?
 
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Tscott

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Find an electrical supply house, I doubt you'll find it anywhere else. I used to use the stuff to repair commercial cooking equipment in college. The product I used was for very high temp areas and had fiberglass cloth insulation instead of plastic (though I saw plastic high temp insulation as well). It looked silver instead of copper though I am not sure what it was actually made of. As for the size, go back with what come out of the unit assuming it was original. Otherwise, do the math and size accordingly.

Tom
 
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LG63

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You can buy heater wire in various gauges in lengths as short as 10 feet at McMaster. Look for the 302 F rated wire.
 
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