{"product_id":"sea-dog-14-awg-light-blue-primary-wire-100-ft","title":"Sea-Dog 14 AWG Light Blue Primary Wire 100 ft","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eSea-Dog's 14 AWG light blue primary wire gives you 100 feet of tinned-copper single conductor on a spool, insulated in marine-grade PVC. It's the go-to for running a single 12-volt circuit on a boat, from bilge pumps to nav lights. The light blue jacket makes tracing that run months later a whole lot easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever chased a mystery wire behind a console with a flashlight in your teeth, you already know why color matters. Sea-Dog's 14 AWG light blue primary wire is single-conductor hookup wire built for exactly that job: running one 12-volt DC circuit and being able to find it again later. You get 100 feet on a spool, so there's plenty for a full rewire or a stack of smaller runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conductor is stranded tinned copper. On a boat, that tinning is the whole point. Bare copper corrodes fast in salt air, and once green crud creeps up under the insulation you lose conductivity and start chasing voltage drop. Tinned strands hold up. The jacket is PVC insulation, flexible enough to pull through a rigging tube or snake behind a headliner without fighting you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14 AWG is the workhorse gauge for mid-load accessory circuits. Think cabin lights, nav and anchor lights, livewell pumps, blowers, small electronics. It's heavy enough to carry those loads over a reasonable run without noticeable voltage drop, and thin enough to route cleanly. For a long run to a thirsty load, size up. For a short jumper, this is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's where the light blue earns its keep. When every wire in the bundle is black, troubleshooting is guesswork. Give each circuit its own color and the next person to open that panel, maybe you in three years, can trace a run in seconds. Light blue is a common choice for a dedicated accessory or instrument feed. Pair it with matching colors across your build and your harness starts to document itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few habits pay off. Leave a service loop at each end so you're not re-pulling wire the first time you move a component. Use adhesive-lined heat shrink on your crimps to keep moisture out of the connection. And don't skimp on strain relief where the wire enters a fixture. Do that, and a spool like this outlasts a lot of the gear you're wiring to. It's honest, no-drama hookup wire that does its job and stays out of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e14 AWG gauge: sized for mid-load accessory circuits like cabin lights, nav lights, pumps, and blowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStranded tinned-copper conductor: resists the corrosion that eats bare copper in salt air\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePVC insulation: flexible jacket pulls easily through rigging tubes and behind panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight blue color: dedicate it to one circuit so you can trace the run in seconds later\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100-foot spool: enough for a full rewire or a batch of smaller runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle-conductor primary hookup wire for 12-volt DC marine systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Sea-Dog reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat loads can 14 AWG primary wire handle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e14 AWG is a good fit for mid-load accessory circuits, cabin and nav lights, livewell pumps, blowers, and small electronics. For long runs or high-draw loads, step up to a heavier gauge to keep voltage drop in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this wire tinned?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The conductor is stranded tinned copper. The tin coating resists the corrosion that bare copper suffers in salty, humid marine air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much wire is on the spool?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou get 100 feet on the spool. That's enough for a full accessory rewire or a stack of shorter runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the light blue color for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eColor-coding. Giving each circuit its own color makes tracing and troubleshooting far easier down the road. 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