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Ancor 111002 8 AWG Black Tinned Copper Wire 25ft

Ancor 111002 8 AWG Black Tinned Copper Wire 25ft

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Ancor 8 AWG (8 mm²) Black Tinned Copper Marine Wire (25ft)

The Ancor 111002 is a heavy-duty, marine-grade 8 AWG (8 mm²) primary wire supplied on a 25-foot (7.6-meter) spool. Featuring a black outer jacket, it is standardly used for DC negative grounding returns, main battery connections, and medium-to-high current DC branch circuit power distribution on marine vessels.

Manufactured with individual strands of fully tinned, fine-gauge copper, this wire provides maximum protection against internal conductor corrosion ("green rot") caused by salt moisture intrusion. Encased in Ancor’s proprietary premium vinyl insulation, it remains exceptionally flexible even in freezing conditions while resisting engine oil, gasoline, battery acid, salt water, abrasion, and intense UV exposure.

Key Features

  • 100% Tinned Copper Stranding: Every individual copper strand is electro-tinned to prevent corrosion, oxidation, and electrolysis in harsh saltwater marine environments.

  • Ultra-Flexible Type III Stranding: High strand-count construction minimizes conductor fatigue and wire breakage caused by constant vessel vibration and flexing.

  • Premium Marine Insulation: Proprietary vinyl insulation resists salt water, gasoline, oil, battery acid, flame, and UV degradation.

  • ABYC & USCG Compliant: Meets or exceeds all American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and US Coast Guard safety standards for marine electrical systems.

Specifications

Feature Specification
Manufacturer / Brand Ancor Marine Electrical Products
Part Code / SKU 111002
Wire Gauge / Cross Section 8 AWG (8.36 mm² nominal)
Insulation Color Black (Standard DC Ground / Negative Return)
Spool Length 25 ft (7.62 m)
Conductor Material Fine-Strand Tinned Copper (Type III Stranding)
Strand Count / AWG 168 Strands of 30 AWG (0.25 mm) Wire
Nominal Voltage Rating 600 V DC / AC
Temperature Rating (Dry) +105°C (221°F)
Temperature Rating (Wet) +75°C (167°F)
Outer Diameter (Nominal) Approx. 6.4 mm (0.250 in)
Ampacity (Outside Engine Room) 80 A (Single Conductor Rating @ 105°C)
Ampacity (Inside Engine Room) 68 A (De-rated for elevated ambient temperature)
Compliance / Approvals UL 1426 Marine, ABYC E-11, USCG CFR 33 Part 183, CSA
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