Marine electronics failure is one of the absolute worst case scenarios for any boat owner. Using the proper American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) compliant marine grade wire and processes are the best way to avoid electrical failures. At Electric Wire &Cable Specialists (EWCS) we specialize in the production of high quality marine electrical cable.
Marine wire takes a beating from constant vibration and corrosive elements. When you choose a marine wire supplier, it’s crucial to find wires composed of fine stranding for maximum flexibility and quality tinned copper to resist corrosion. EWCS has been providing our quality wire to retailers and contractors since 1994. All of our wire is made in the USA from the highest quality copper to achieve maximum conductivity and ductility.
The flexibility of high-quality wire is one of the main avenues of defense against marine electrical failure. Unlike the wire in our homes, which gets to remain stationary, boat wiring is constantly rattled and strained by the vibrations of the motor and the lapping of the water.
Marine cables must feature conductors made from the highest quality copper to achieve finer strands with a higher tensile strength than home wire. The increase in strand count helps ensure that the wire is extremely strong and flexible enough to stand up to the marine environment. All of our marine electrical cables have been tested and approved by UL nationally recognized testing laboratories.
The majority of marine wire will be used for DC components. The innocence of wiring a 12-volt component is what often leads to disaster when boat owners turn to wire created for non-marine applications.
At EWCS we carry our single conductor marine electrical cable in the following AWG sizes: 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 1/0, 2/0, & 4/0.
For larger boats, AC systems are often required to give boat owners access to the consumer electronics they are used to. For these systems, EWCS offers several sizes of jacketed marine grade wire. Our 2 conductor wire comes in 16, 14, and 12 AWG sizes. We also offer 3 conductor wire in 12 and 10 AWG sizes.
All of our multi-conductor wire comes jacketed with premium vinyl to provide protection from oil, gasoline, salt water, and acids. These cables have the same flexible tinned copper wire to ensure they can stand up the the abuse of constant movement.
Improper marine wiring dangerous and the wrong cables can spell disaster for boat owners. To make sure your products and services don’t put you or your customers in danger, it’s important not to cut any corners on quality. When you choose to do business with EWCS, you know that you’re using wire made and tested in America from a quality manufacturer.
When choosing wire for marine applications, EWCS is happy to lend you our years of experience. Our customer service team can help you find the perfect wire and lengths for any project, marine or otherwise. With our factory-direct pricing, we can help you cut out the middleman to receive the marine electrical cable you need at an amazing price. We have fulfillment centers across the contiguous United States so we can package and ship your orders quickly to make sure you have the wire you need when you need it. Next time you need to a great deal on wire and cable from a quality manufacturer, look no further than EWCS.
