High Voltage (3Kvolts) 16 ga wire.

[JOHNBIGDOG]

I bought a HID kit for my Motorcycle. I cannot mount the ballasts near the lamps because of a lack of space so I need extend the wire about 6 feet for 2 bulbs.

So What I am looking for is 12 feet of Black and 12 Feet of red, or two colors in general, in 16 gauge that is meant to carry 3000 volts safely. I was going to use 12v auto primary wire, but after some though was concerned that that voltage may be able to leak through the thin insulation of the wire.

I hate purchasing something over the net when I honestly don't know what I am looking for. Does anyone Know of somewhere that I could find, or ask in the metro area or the Iron Range?

[CAMAN]

Premade extension harnesses are available for HID lamps if you'd like to go that route.

[Whoaru99]

Some test lead wire, like for multimeter probes, has high voltage capability 3-5kV. I know Digikey carries it but I think minimum length is 100ft.

Solid core spark plug wire would easily handle that but probably a bit to big around.

I'd probably check around to some of the electronic/electrical surplus/supply type places to see if they have any test lead wire with that capability.

I think Rat Shack used to sell test lead wire but dunno if they still do.

[JOHNBIGDOG]

The HSOforum does have an extension harness, only comes in 4 foot sections

[Scott K]

How about just using a house extension cord?

[delcecchi]

I looked at Digikey online catalog and they have "test lead" cable at 100 feet for 37.80 stranded 16GA 5000 volts. Comes in Black and Green. Brand is Daburn.

They are in Thief River Falls or mostly do mail order.

Hope this helps.

[Jeremy airjer W]

I thought everyone on the iron range used speaker wire for all there automotive wiring needs!

[JOHNBIGDOG]

I thought everyone on the iron range used speaker wire for all there automotive wiring needs!

(inappropriate comment/poor word usage)!

On a side note, on all of my searches, I could not find the quantity I need and or the right wire. I ended buying two extension kits from amazon.

[Jeremy airjer W]

Yup, iron range auto electric repair. Ain't nothing you can't fix with wire nuts and speaker wire!

[CAMAN]

Yup, iron range auto electric repair. Ain't nothing you can't fix with wire nuts and speaker wire!

Hey if it worked in the house it should work in the car! Except in the car you don't need wire nuts, just a roll of masking tape!

[JOHNBIGDOG]