What type of wire am I looking for?

[gagecalman]

I'm having a brain fart.

I'm looking for wire to use to use to replace existing old wires in several items like a range hood or vacuum cleaner, etc.

Single conductor, 16 and 14 AWG, stranded, and rated for at least 240 volts. Doesn't have to be high temp. Just normal wire?
I see lots of primary or lead wire but they all state 60 volts. Whats the difference between a wire rated for 60 and 600 volts? Insulation?

Thanks

 

[racecougar]

Whats the difference between a wire rated for 60 and 600 volts? Insulation?

Typically, yes.

You're looking for THHN/THWN wire.

 

[Stuart in MN]

You're looking for THHN/THWN wire.

THHN/THWN is most often used for common applications like what you're asking, and is available at most hardware stores and big box stores. It will have a 600 volt rating, the difference is in the type and thickness of the insulation. The 60 volt rated stuff you found is likely for DC use, like in cars or on trailers.

Cool old stove, by the way.

 

[mike93lx]

Might also be TFN/MTW wire.

 

[gagecalman]

Cool old stove, by the way.

Thanks.
I thought about THHN/THWN but the insulation is stiffer and I don't see it in 16 which makes sense because it's mostly uses for building.

 

[racecougar]

Sure, but THHN/THWN is typically easier to come by and would work for the OP's situation here.

 

[mike93lx]

Not sure where you could get it by the foot, but MTW is more finely stranded, 600v and available in the gauges you want.

14 AWG, Type MTW Wire, 41 Strand, 250', 500' or 1000' Spool

Type MTW Wire, Bare Copper Stranding. 250' or 500' Spool 1000ft min for Striped Colors

www.wireandcableyourway.com

 

[gagecalman]

Not sure where you could get it by the foot, but MTW is more finely stranded, 600v and available in the guages you want.

14 AWG, Type MTW Wire, 41 Strand, 250', 500' or 1000' Spool

Type MTW Wire, Bare Copper Stranding. 250' or 500' Spool 1000ft min for Striped Colors

www.wireandcableyourway.com

That sounds like what I'm looking for and after searching McMaster-Carr sells it in 25, 50, 100, 250 and 500 feet lengths.
Thanks

 

[Bert_]

Mtw is perfect. I always save a few tail end spools for projects like this.

 

[gagecalman]

Mtw is perfect. I always save a few tail end spools for projects like this.

It's a shame it's not more readily available in shorter lengths.

 

[racecougar]

And at local big box retailers.

 

[Bert_]

It's a shame it's not more readily available in shorter lengths.

There's lots of <50' spools going to scrap. Just got to get connected to the right people

 

[gagecalman]

There's lots of <50' spools going to scrap. Just got to get connected to the right people

I guess I'll keep an eye out for these people.
At least I know what type of wire I'm looking for.
Thanks

 

[PWC Repair]

This stuff........https://mccombssupply.com/supco-rp0514g-range-oven-stove-wire-5-14-gauge-3-strand-high-temperature/?setCurrencyId=1&sku=RP0514G&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17180969215&gbraid=0AAAAADf9MucRJrDzNN6v1zgKhbtV4sjNm&gclid=CjwKCAjw1bvTBhBbEiwAzbP8LzzB5M3SIFa5ikY-eRVmSUaAmzIJL4V_HX1HIy0fSmC7ALn27OlHjBoCoa8QAvD_BwE
.........works great for those types of projects and it's inexpensive. Pick it up at an HVAC supply house or appliance repair shop.

 

[gagecalman]

Thanks