Is this solid copper wire or steel plated
1608526
It is copper plated steel core. Not a good substitute for solid copper in high bandwidth applications.
605393
It's chrome plated metal. It works great, is long as you don't lock the deadbolt from the outside.
1711028
It's tin plated steel. I was suspicious when I first looked at it and a magnet confirmed my suspicions.
241554
Did not rust, but, I do not believe it is solid copper, maybe an alloy or a good plating. Had it out from May through September in Boston area for two years, no problems.
1560149
No, the tiny wires are solid copper. it has 8 jacketed copper wires inside an exterior, weather proof, black jacket. The wires are Orange, Orange & White, Blue, Blue and White, Green, Green and White, Brown, Brown & White. It is for networking computers and internet connections.
193924
I believe what he wants to know is what the current carrying capacity of the 'wires' are.. if we know the gauge the wire this can be looked up online I would assume they are stranded wires.. there are different tables depending on weather it is stranded or solid copper wire.
104445
I'm looking to purchase this and solid core copper is the only way to go, in their picture it shows that the wires are solid core and not stranded. So is the picture wrong or does someone not know the difference between stranded and solid core?
1931234
No it is not. It does not have a coil of copper wire in the bottom. It is completely stainless steel, and I am very pleased with it. That is a benefit of stainless steel, it heats rapidly so a lower temperature can be used while cooking and stainless will will hold the heat.
2200388
I think you want to know if the wire is solid core or stranded wire. It is solid core. Which means one solid copper wire. If you mean one spool of wire, then no, it is several different colors.
163235
Just like the other responses - it really is hard to tell BUT since I work with car audio installations; i would say it is about a 12 gauge solid-core wire. It is stiff and I had to use pliers to twist it for my purpose (clothes line). Good luck.
668277
it is 18 gauge with a heavier plastic covering. it had worked well for me over the past 6 months, but will break. I would have gone with the heavier wire, but actually thought this was 14 gauge.
1635079
Almost sure it is stainless steel. Don't have the box to be 100% sure but no rusting. Outside copper is just a finish.
112210
The wire that I received was copper. This is a good question and I didn't think to ask it until after I placed my order. But the wire is copper and a good quality.
1568730
It's steel, w a bronze brown finish and an antiqued copper "brushed" on look....I gave it as a gift and it is loved!
539372
While I did not cut it open to verify, I am sure this is NOT copper. If it was, the manufacturers would have stated that fact somewhere on the label and description. They do not state the type of metal used for the wires anywhere. Many use copper coated aluminum wire.
1145618
Plastic with metal wire core. Worked perfectly for my application at my office!
837463
I believe it is stranded copper. I can't see it, but it doesn't feel as stiff as solid copper usually does, so I would think it is stranded.