Customer Projects

Big thanks to our customer, Mannan, who snapped this photo of his plane down in Florida.  Mannan purchased #6 awg diesel locomotive cable for his battery application.

Here is what Mannan had to say about the plane and the diesel locomotive cable:

Here's a shot if my plane.  It is called an RV-8 and is a kit plane.  I finished and first flew it in 2006.  It cruises at over 200 mph and burns less than 10 gallons of 100 octane low lead fuel per hour.  It took me over 3 and a half years to build it and has over 14,000 rivets.  (These are not "pop" rivets!)  It is designed to do aerobatics and is a hoot to fly.  Wife and I have been coast to coast and back twice.

The 2awg diesel locomotive cable that I bought from you guys will be used to run a dedicated "ground" from the battery which is located in the rear for proper balance, forward to the firewall.  At the firewall, there will be a post to connect all the avionics and all the rest of the electrical components."

We appreciate the fun photo and the info, Mannan!  Fly safe!!

We offer diesel locomotive cables in several sizes and cut it by the foot at no extra charge.  We ship  this cable the same day its ordered as long as its placed before 3pm cst and customers usually receive it within 1-3 business days.

Please click here to view our entire Diesel Locomotive category.

As always, if you have any questions please let us know!

Thanks for stopping by!

Your pal,
Willie

We want to send a thanks to our friend and customer, Jay, down in Texas for sending in this photo of his new Tesla car being charged.  Jay needed to buy #3 awg THHN building wire in order for him to charge up his new electric car.

According to Jay:

" I had to hook up the fastest sports car on the market . 0- 60 in 3.9 seconds! Tesla has the fastest super chargers out there, takes 30 minutes to recharge, BUT you need 100 amp #3AWG wire to do it!"

Jay also sent us a link on some interesting facts about the history of electric cars:

Did you know that the first vehicles were electric and not combustion?
“Electric cars were popular in the late 19th century and early 20th century, until advances in internal combustion engine technology and mass production of cheaper gasoline vehicles led to a decline in the use of electric drive vehicles”  Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_car



The picture above is Thomas Edison & a Detroit Electric Car in 1913.

We appreciate the info, Jay, and look forward to seeing the progress of electric cars in our country!

If you would like to learn more about our THHN Building Wire please click here.

Thanks for stopping by!

Your Pal,
Willie

Sending a big thanks to our customer, Dave, out in Indiana for snapping the above photo.   Dave decided to buy 6 AWG 4 Conductor Type W Portable Power Cable from us for his generator at home.  The 6/4 Type W Portable Power Cord is rated for 87 amps and is suited for 2000 Volt applications.  Dave took the photo before hooking the cord into his fuse box.

Our Type W Multiconductor Portable Cord is commonly used for portable generators along with our  SOOW Multiconductor Portable Cords.  One of the main difference between the Type W Portable Cord & the SOOW Portable Cord are the voltage ratings on the cords.  The SOOW cord is rated for 600 Volt applications while the Type W is rated for 2000 Volts application.  The Type W also has a more durable jacket, suitable for tougher environments, and is available in larger gauge sizes than the SOOW.

Please click here to learn more about the sizes available and our pricing on the Type W Portable Power Cable.

As always, if you have any questions or need more help please call 855-880-8010 or you can send us an email through our contact page.

Thanks for stopping by!

Your pal,
Willie

 

 

We'd like to give a thanks to our customer, Stu, down in Texas for sending in a photo of our Belden 8761 equal communication cable. The belden equals are very popular amongst our customers and feedback on the quality of these low voltage cables are outstanding!

Here is what Stu had to say about the photos and his use for the Belden Equal:

We manufacture level controls for the petrochemical and food processing industries. The pictured unit has a probe that is inserted in the tank and has electronics that can be mounted up to 5000 feet away with your cable. Customers order the length to suit their application and we cut to order. We bought your equal to Belden 8761.

We appreciate the feedback, Stu!

Click here to learn more about our Belden Equals - Communications Cable.

If you are looking for a certain Belden Cable but can't seem to find it on our site please send us an email or call 855-880-8010 as we most likely can get you a quote.

Thanks for stopping by!

Your pal,
Willie

Sending a BIG THANKS to our customer, Art, who sent us this picture of his Allied Seabreeze 35 sailboat cruisin' the northeast bay.  Art chose to buy Diesel Locomotive Cable for his sailboat's anchor windlass.  An anchor windlass is a machine that restrains and manipulates the anchor chain and/or rope on a boat, allowing the anchor to be raised and lowered.

Here is what Art had to say about the diesel locomotive cable.

"The DLO (Diesel Locomotive Cable) is for a newly installed anchor windlass. I used diesel locomotive cable for its corrosion resistant qualities. Each copper strand is tinned. The salt water environment has made tinned wire the standard for marine installations. It's a 12 volt dc system so the amperage is high. The pictures show the hook up to the reversing relay in forward cabin which will have a varnished mahogany box covering it. A second picture is back aft near the battery bank which shows the 70 Amp isolation breaker. The cables are run in a galley locker pretty much out of sight.  I'm happiest when I have a project!"

Thanks for the info, Art! We hope you have a fantastic sailing season!

Diesel Locomotive Cable (DLO) is also used for many other applications such as:  electric locomotives, diesel generators, drilling & oil rigs, railroad wiring, cranes, motor leads, and plenty more.

Curious on pricing of our diesel locomotive cable?  please click here.

Thanks for stopping by!

Your pal,
Willie

We really enjoy these pics that were sent over from our friend Michael in Southern California. Michael did a massive solar array installation on his home & decided to buy #2 THHN Copper Building Wire along with 4/0 welding cable for his battery cables.

He also created an entire blog about the process of buying & installing all parts for his solar project. Michael gave us a great recommendation which was fun to see and greatly appreciated !

Here is what Michael had to say:

"The wire run from the panels to the charge controllers is over 180 feet.  Sourcing the wire for this run took some time.  I initially was going to run 4 gauge wire.  The plans call for 4 gauge wire.  When I went back and rechecked my calculations, I realized the voltage drop would be almost 5%.  Not acceptable.  3 gauge wire would do it but I decided that I wasn’t going to take any chances and ordered 2 gauge wire.  When it comes to wire, I have found there is only one source,  Wire And Cable Your Way.  They have the best service, the best prices and they ship for free on orders over $1000 and they are FAST!  When I realized I needed to run a thicker wire. I called up Seth and he got on it.  He also called back to make sure I was taken care of."

We recommend you checking out his blog if you are interested in learning about the process of installing a solar panel for your home. It's very informative!

It was fun doing business with you, Michael!

BTW - if you are planning any electrical installation at home, we highly recommend you consult with a local electrician first.  They can advise you on current state electrical codes and which type of cables are suitable for the application.

Thanks for stopping by.

Your pal,
Willie

We here at Wire & Cable To Go take pride in supplying wire & cable for renewable energy/solar energy projects. From small home solar panel installations to big wind farm projects, we share a strong passion for clean renewable energy!

With that being said, we were very happy to receive these great photos from our friends & customers out in Hawaii who sent the above photos of wind turbines on a wind farm project they worked on for over a year. Their mission was to bring clean renewable energy to thousands of homes in the area and from what I hear their mission was accomplished!

They gave us last look on the job and we were able to ship them thousands of feet of Tray Cable (THHN/PVC) & XHHW MCM Cable on the same day they ordered. Plus, they needed the cable to arrive in 2 days so the project wouldn't be held up and we expedited the shipping with no problems at all!

Are you working on a wind turbine or solar panel project?

If so, we recommend checking the specs on the application and see what types of wires are needed. While some applications require PV Solar Wire & USE-2 Solar Wire others do permit the use for the cables below which we cut by the foot at no extra charge, and can ship out the same day!

• USE-2/RHH/RHW-2


• THHN/THWN-2


• XHHW


• Tray Cable (THHN/PVC)


• Diesel Locomotive Cable

If you have questions about your solar energy project please do not hesitate to contact us!

Thanks for stopping by!

Your pal,
Willie

We'd like to extend a BIG THANKS to Dan in Wisconsin, our friendly loyal customer who sent over photos of the 4/4 SOOW Portable Cord 600V being installed on a vertical milling machine in his company's warehouse. Dan likes using Wire & Cable To Go because we cut all the cords he needs to the exact length at no extra charge and he always receives his cords the day after he orders. Here is what Dan had to say about the photo above & the SOOW cord he decided to buy:

The cable being installed here is 4AWG/4-cond SOOW. It is being used to run a CNC VMC (vertical milling machine). Most of the other vertical cords you see in the picture are various types of SOOW being used to run other VMCs, CNC lathes, tapping machines, and drill presses. Using vertical drops for the cords and air allows for easier/less-expensive installation, and making moving the equipment easier. We are very pleased!"

Are you looking for an SOOW Portable Cord?
Please click here to view our entire SOOW category »

If you have any questions please feel free to leave a comment.

Thanks for stopping by!

Your pal,
Willie

We here at Wire & Cable To Go enjoy hearing what our customers create with the wire they order. Our customers are resourceful, creative, handy, and all engineers in their own right! From homeowners, to business owners, young students to highly skilled professions we hear all types of stories on how they are all using wire & cable.

Recently, we were happy to hear from an up 'n' coming 11th grader named Zac, who has a burgeoning event production business around town in PA!  A young entrepreneur at heart, he has a passion for sound and lighting production and takes a class at school which gives him the opportunity to work on an electrical issue he was having at his gigs. Like many people in the event/entertainment production field, Zac had his eye on the Stage Lighting Cable for the application.  Here is what the young fella' had to say about his latest school/work project which, by the way,  is still pending approval from his teacher:)

I work in lighting and sound production. I do everything from ballets and musicals to rally's and school dances. A lot of the gear we have been using lately as our company continues to grow is starting to draw more power than the venues we work at are set up for. So to solve my problem I have constructed a power distro. This will allow me to tie directly into the main service panel at a venue and draw my own power (of course checking what they are already drawing to be sure to not over draw the service). The cable I purchased from Wire & Cable To Go is the #4 AWG Stage Lighting Cable UL/CSA. I'm using it as the main feed into the panel. I installed camlock connectors on tails and made other tails that I can tie in with. It's been working out great!"

Keep rockin' on, Zac!
Maybe we'll catch a big show of yours down the road!

Your pal,

Willie

Wire & Cable To Go would like to give a BIG THANKS to our friend & customer Jason down in Central Illinois who sent in the above photos of his wire harness.

Jason, a great farmer in his community and an expert in agricultural operations, needed to replace a malfunctioning wiring harness on his planter and ordered our 16/30 SOOW Portable Cord cut to length at 50'. This gives him control of hydraulic flow valves that operate cylinders to raise, lower, and fold the planter on the farm.

Keep up the good work, Jason! We appreciate all that you do!

Your pal,

Willie

Click here to see a list of all our multi-conductor SOOW portable cords.

 

Do you have photos of the wire and cable you purchased from us attached to your application?
If so, please send them to the email address below with a short blurb on how you used the wire. We would be thrilled to share it with our community!