This thread was perfect timing for me as I was waiting for some cooler wx before starting my vertical project. I still am undecided whether to go elevated or not. In case I do go ground mounted, does
My local Lowe's stopped selling #16 insulated wire less than a year ago. The smallest they carry now is #14. But, when they did have it, it was $20 per 500 foot roll. There is an electric supply stor
Do you need stranded or solid. In general, the cheapest wire is going to be magnet wire. Call up places that do motor rewinding. (you can mail order, but then you'll be paying shipping, and spools of
Gedas, I found #14 THHN insulated wire at Home Depot for $16 per 500 ft spool. 73! Frank W3LPL _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towe
As the current in each radial is small, even at legal max power, you can use insulated #18 which is available on very large spools at ebay. Last spool I bought had 15,000+ feet for less than $20 SHIP