Tin Plated Copper Buss Wire

Buss Wire - This tin plated solid copper wire with an annealed temper is used in a variety of applications.  When you need a solid connection between points with the option to tie various circuits to the common buss, this is the wire to use.  Below are specifications and recommended applications.

22 AWG

• diameter 0.0253
• 16.14 ohms resistance per 1000'
• 7A typical maximum current handling

Used for general connections between terminals, turrets and eyelets. Very flexible and small.

20 AWG

• diameter 0.0320
• 10.15 ohms resistance per 1000'
• 11A typical maximum current handling

Used for general connections between terminals, turrets and eyelets. This is the standard gauge used in tube applications.

18 AWG

• diameter 0.0403
• 6.385 ohms resistance per 1000'
• 16A typical maximum current handling

Used for mechanical connections on the rear of volume and tone controls in guitars. Very solid ground connection between points.

16 AWG

• diameter 0.0508"
• 4.016 ohms resistance per 1000'
• 22A typical maximum current handling

Used for strong mechanical connections between parts. Very solid, low resistance buss ground connection between points (such as on turret boards).

Price is Per Foot

BW$0.10Gauge: 2220 (+$0.10)18 (+$0.15)16 (+$0.20)