Looking for source to buy bulk 8 AWG/Gauge PV wire...

[TOU47]

Not sure if this is the right location or kosher to post but I'm looking for source to buy bulk 8 AWG/Gauge PV wire...

I have previously bought 100' lengths of TEMCo 8 AWG/Gauge wire from Amazon for about $0.75/foot but wondered if there was a recommended source of quality 8 AWG/Gauge PV wire in bulk for a but better? I've looked at Will's links here but really didn't see anything for bulk for 8 ga. Any thoughts or recommendations? Thx

Off Grid Solar Wires and Connectors

Building a vehicle mounted solar power system? Let me help.

www.mobile-solarpower.com

 

[Crowz]

I get all of my pv wire from windy nation off of amazon.

Good prices. Contacting them directly would probably be even better price wise and selection wise.

 

[KauaiMolokai]

Not sure if this is the right location or kosher to post but I'm looking for source to buy bulk 8 AWG/Gauge PV wire...

I have previously bought 100' lengths of TEMCo 8 AWG/Gauge wire from Amazon for about $0.75/foot but wondered if there was a recommended source of quality 8 AWG/Gauge PV wire in bulk for a but better? I've looked at Will's links here but really didn't see anything for bulk for 8 ga. Any thoughts or recommendations? Thx

Off Grid Solar Wires and Connectors

Building a vehicle mounted solar power system? Let me help.

www.mobile-solarpower.com

Are you willing to buy direct from China and wait for delivey?

 

[yodamota]

it looks like temco directly is the same price. https://temcoindustrial.com/electrical/solar/wire/?ConductorSize=8__AWG&Lengthft=100

 

[Brett V]

AC/DC Wire and Supply on eBay has been my go to recently

 

[JoeHam]

I’ve found that Temco sells their own wire direct for about 10% less than going through Amazon.

TEMCo Industrial LLC

temcoindustrial.com

You need a minimum purchase of something like $100 for free shipping from Temco but that’s never been a problem ?.

 

[Crowz]

One thing to keep in mind if you have amazon prime the shipping cost can usually make up for per foot price savings on cables since long runs of cable are HEAVY.

 

[Subdood]

Nassau National Cable has 8 AWG THWN-2 on sale for $0.55/ft right now.

Edit: you said you need 8awg PV wire. Never mind. Just curious, why do you need 8awg PV wire, do you have a long run (250ft+) from panels to inverter? If not, 10awg should be okay.

 

[TOU47]

Nassau National Cable has 8 AWG THWN-2 on sale for $0.55/ft right now.

Edit: you said you need 8awg PV wire. Never mind. Just curious, why do you need 8awg PV wire, do you have a long run (250ft+) from panels to inverter? If not, 10awg should be okay.

Thank you. I'm running about 150' from panels to inverter... just trying to minimize losses. I used 8awg for my other array last time, it was buried in conduit. This one will not be & mostly exposed.

I'm also looking to buy in bulk as I will be building a 54 panel array for the house that will likely be further.

 

[42OhmsPA]

Wireandcable is another good source.

8 AWG Solar Photovoltaic Wire 2KV UL 4703 (PV Wire), 500ft or 1000ft Spool

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Wire XLP/USE-2 or RHW-2 or RHH 90°C - 2000 Volt Stranded Building Wire.

www.wireandcableyourway.com

If you decide to use conduit I've ordered multiple times and various gauges from Greg's.

8 AWG Tinned Marine Primary Wire - Greg's Marine Wire Supply

Product Code: 8 AWG

gregsmarinewiresupply.com

 

[TOU47]

I wanted to thank you all for your excellent input... much appreciated. I never could find the Nassau deal


that said, it seems they are all very close for 8awg PV. I ended up just reordering from TEMCo via Amazon Prime but 300' with connectors. (150'x2) It was the same or cheaper than the 500' or 1000' rolls.

Thanks again!

 

[knexbuilder]

I used these folks and was pleased https://www.wireandcableyourway.com/

 

[JazzRVwSolar]

I get all of my pv wire from windy nation off of amazon.

Good prices. Contacting them directly would probably be even better price wise and selection wise.

I would check the wire you get with a proper gauge.

 

[JazzRVwSolar]

Thank you. I'm running about 150' from panels to inverter... just trying to minimize losses. I used 8awg for my other array last time, it was buried in conduit. This one will not be & mostly exposed.

I'm also looking to buy in bulk as I will be building a 54 panel array for the house that will likely be further.

Buy a sample and test what you get with a proper wire gauge. Unfortunately, to do proper measurement down to the low voltage drops of 8AWG wire precisely requires some good instrumentation which most of us cannot afford.

 

[Solarcabin Channel]

I get all of my pv wire from windy nation off of amazon.

Good prices. Contacting them directly would probably be even better price wise and selection wise.

Windy Nation are good people and have worked with them several times!