Pacer Orange 10 AWG Primary Wire - 100'
Pacer Orange 10 AWG Primary Wire - 100' — Product description
Pacer's 10 AWG orange primary wire is tinned-copper marine cable built to take a beating below deck. You get 100 feet on the spool, a 600-volt PVC jacket, and the corrosion resistance that keeps a boat's DC runs alive for years.
If you've ever chased a voltage drop on an old boat, you already know why marine wire matters. Pacer's 10 AWG orange primary wire is the stuff you run when you want a circuit to still read clean five seasons from now. It's built in the USA from Type III annealed, finely stranded tinned copper to ASTM B172 Class K, which is a long way of saying it's flexible and it fights corrosion. Pacer has been making wire and cable stateside for a long time, and it shows in how this stuff handles.
That tinned copper is the whole point. Bare copper turns green where saltwater and humidity get at it, and green copper means resistance, and resistance means heat and lost voltage. The tin coating on every strand keeps the conductor bright, so your connections stay tight and your gear gets the volts it's rated for. You can tie this wire in a knot and it won't crack the jacket. That flexibility makes it easy to route through tight rigging tubes and around bulkheads.
The insulation is a color-coded PVC jacket rated from -20 degrees C to 105 degrees C and good for 600 volts. It shrugs off acid, alkali, abrasion, gasoline, oil, flame, and moisture, which covers just about everything you'll find in a bilge or an engine bay. The orange color makes it easy to trace when you're standing behind the panel a year from now trying to remember what feeds what.
Ten gauge is a common size for accessory runs, pumps, lighting circuits, and mid-load DC gear. This is single-conductor primary wire, sold as one 100-foot spool, so it's a smart buy when you're rewiring a section or stocking the shop for the season. It meets and exceeds UL 1426, USCG 33 CFR Part 183, and ABYC E-11.14, so it'll pass a survey and it'll keep your insurance happy. Do it once, do it right.
Key Features
- 10 AWG single-conductor primary wire on a 100-foot spool, sold as an individual roll
- Type III annealed finely stranded tinned copper to ASTM B172 Class K for flexibility and corrosion resistance
- Tinned copper strands resist the green corrosion that causes voltage drop in a marine environment
- Color-coded PVC insulation rated -20 to 105 degrees C and 600 volts
- Jacket resists acid, alkali, abrasion, gasoline, oil, flame, and moisture
- Flexible enough to tie in a knot without cracking the insulation
- Meets and exceeds UL 1426 BC-5W2, USCG 33 CFR Part 183, and ABYC E-11.14
- Built in the USA
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Pacer Group reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | Pacer Orange 10 AWG Primary Wire - 100' |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pacer Group |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WUL10OR-100 |
| UPC | 840248203043 |
| Wire Gauge | 10 AWG |
| Length | 100 feet |
| Color | Orange |
| Wire Type | Marine primary wire |
| Conductor | Type III annealed finely stranded tinned copper, ASTM B172 Class K |
| Insulation | Color-coded PVC, -20 degrees C to 105 degrees C |
| Voltage Rating | 600V |
| Resistant To | Acid, Alkali, Abrasion, Flame, Gasoline, Oil, and Moisture |
| UL Standard | 1426 BC-5W2 |
| USCG Compliance | 33 CFR Part 183 |
| ABYC Compliance | E-11.14 |
| Country of Origin | United States |
Frequently asked questions
Is this real marine-grade wire or automotive primary wire?
It's genuine marine primary wire. The conductor is tinned copper, not bare copper, and it meets UL 1426, USCG 33 CFR Part 183, and ABYC E-11.14. Automotive wire uses bare copper that corrodes fast once salt and humidity get at it.
How much wire is on the spool?
One hundred feet, sold as a single spool. It's one continuous run of 10 AWG orange conductor.
What is 10 AWG good for?
Ten gauge handles accessory circuits, pumps, lighting runs, and mid-load DC gear. Size it against the amp draw and run length of your circuit, and check an ABYC ampacity chart if you're near the limit. We're happy to help you size it.
Why tinned copper instead of plain copper?
The tin coating on every strand keeps the copper from oxidizing. Bare copper turns green in a marine environment, and that corrosion adds resistance, heat, and voltage drop. Tinned copper stays bright and keeps your connections solid for years.
What voltage and temperature is it rated for?
The PVC insulation is rated for 600 volts and a temperature range of -20 to 105 degrees C, which covers bilge, engine bay, and helm runs.
Will this pass a marine survey?
Yes. It meets and exceeds UL 1426 BC-5W2, USCG 33 CFR Part 183, and ABYC E-11.14, which are the standards a surveyor and most insurers look for.