Where to buy wire.

[SchrodingersDog]

I've found plenty of places online but I need it asap. 20 gauge 3 conductor colored wire would be perfect. Lowes just had larger sizes and at Radioshack even the speaker wire was 16 gauge and only clear or white. This is for wiring a friend's model train layout, so I'd need a big spool, maybe 500ft. Any common stores stock this?

 

[njmodi]

Try your local electrical trade shop rather than the big box stores that carry the most commonly used stuff.

 

[Mr N8]

Try and electical shop (the one's that the local electricians would use for tools, etc..) or a hobby shop. I know that both of those shops near me carry it.

 

[frankie38]

I bought 500ft of 20 gauge speaker wire (2 conductor) from Home Depot for $65. I am not sure if they have 3 conductor. (call them first)

 

[KingPhil]

Try Home Depot??

 

[jammur21]

Home Depot.

 

[chiwawa626]

If not home depot then check a local electrician supply store, they'll be able to get any kind of wire you need.

 

[SchrodingersDog]

Thanks guys, I had to call four local HD stores but I found one that has 500ft 18-3 and 20-3 for $40. Much cheaper than I thought. I'm also getting banana plugs while I'm there, I don't need any help finding them, I just like saying banana plugs.