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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 10:48 PM
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Ok Im lazy and dont want to reinvent the wheel
I need the best loom size for 4 gauge power 8 gauge power and 16 gauge speaker wire

I know someone already has these numbers.
Or better yet maybe a good source for some quality loom.
I used some 3/4 or maybe it was 3/8 on my mustang years ago for a bunch of wastegate control wires and the such.
But I cant find the source any more.
Thanks in advance
 
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Old Sep 23, 2016 | 10:59 PM
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Don't use loom. Use flexible sheathing. 1/4 inch be good on the 16g. Stuff expands good so 1/8 may work, 3/8 on the 8g and 1/2 on the 4g. Again the stuff expands fair bit and burn the ends when you make your cuts so it doesn't fray. I got all mine from work so not sure where all is best to buy. This is an example. Seems well priced.
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Old Sep 24, 2016 | 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by slyedog
Don't use loom. Use flexible sheathing. 1/4 inch be good on the 16g. Stuff expands good so 1/8 may work, 3/8 on the 8g and 1/2 on the 4g. Again the stuff expands fair bit and burn the ends when you make your cuts so it doesn't fray. I got all mine from work so not sure where all is best to buy. This is an example. Seems well priced.
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^^^​​​​​X2. Good stuff. I have 4 sets of 16 gauge speaker wire in the 1/2". You can get it here too.http://www.parts-express.com/cat/exp...-sleeving/2193. I bought the hot knife as well for an extra $10.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2016 | 05:42 PM
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Thanks Guys
 
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Originally Posted by Makdaddy
Thanks Guys
we buy from cabletiesandmore.com
 
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Old Sep 24, 2016 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by yooperhog
we buy from cabletiesandmore.com
Thanks I will look there as well
I know a lot of guys like to keep their **** secret and thats cool

But Im gonna post a build thread
Im hoping to get 1200 watts with 2 amps in the fairing 6 speakers for now
I hope to get pics and details as I go.

And thanks to all on the forum peeps for the help
 
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