Need help with covering for Dueland speaker wire


I want to cable my Spatial Audio speakers with Dueland 16 ga. wire.  I have to run it under my house in a crawl space that is pretty wet a good portion of the year.  Regular PFTE-clad wire is no problem in the elements, but the Dueland cloth-covered wire will likely be a problem.  I am looking for some sort of weather-proof sheath for the Dueland cable that will negate the moisture problems of having to run the cable under the house.  Any recommendation would be appreciated.  Thanks, Whitestix
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Showing 1 response by mitch2

@bacobits1  hits the nail on the head - Don't do this.
Even in conduit, the temperature/humidity changes in a crawl space will result in condensation that will dampen your cotton dielectric.  If you cannot keep the wire "in the house" I would look for something other than Duelund.

@grannyring
  made a good suggestion with the WE wire, that has a rubber covering under the cotton and that comes in 10 ga, which would be better for your application.

You might also look into Supra, that offers tin-coated copper wires in a variety of gauges and that come in a "heat and aging resistant PVC jacket." 

Whichever option you choose, I would strongly recommend running PVC conduit, which will help with humidity/moisture issues, keep rodents away from the wires, and which will make it easier to change cables if you ever want to.