Key Specs (Factual, No Nonsense):

  • Alloy: Nichrome 80 (80% Nickel, 20% Chromium) – renowned for excellent oxidation resistance and longevity at high temps
  • Max Operating Temperature: Up to 1200°C (2192°F) – this stuff gets seriously toasty without melting down like lesser wires
  • Features: Annealed (soft & flexible for easy coiling), bare (uninsulated), precise round profile, neatly spooled to avoid tangle tantrums

Gauge Details & Resistance (Room Temperature Values):

  • 28 AWG:
    • Diameter: 0.32mm (0.0126")
    • Resistance: Approx. 13.4 ohms per metre (or ~4.09 ohms per foot)
    • Great for medium-duty heating where you need a balance of strength and heat
  • 30 AWG:
    • Diameter: 0.25mm (0.0100")
    • Resistance: Approx. 21.3 ohms per metre (or ~6.50 ohms per foot)
    • Thinner and higher resistance – heats up faster with less current, ideal for precision work

(Resistance can vary slightly with temperature and exact alloy batch, but these are standard Nichrome 80 figures from reliable sources.)

Awesome Uses (The Fun Part):

  • Hot wire foam cutters – slice through Styrofoam like a Jedi lightsaber (perfect for cosplay props, RC planes, model making, or Warhammer terrain that doesn't fight back)
  • DIY heating elements for kilns, incubators, toasters, custom heaters, or even room warmers (earthen pot hacks, anyone?)
  • Rebuildable vape coils – build those clouds responsibly (we see you, no judgment here)
  • Science experiments, telescope dew heaters, heat sealers, or whatever mad scientist project is keeping you up at night

This premium wire resists corrosion, stays stable at extreme temps, and outlasts cheap imitations that oxidize faster than a forgotten apple. Whether you're crafting intricate coils or powering a full-on foam-slicing rig, this duo has you covered.

Brand new, ready to spark your next genius idea (safely – always use proper power supplies, insulation, and precautions; this wire gets HOT enough to make dragons jealous).

Supplied on 50 Metre Spool