TLDR Review: Woods 68580023 Alum Cable
Published: May 16th, 2025
Pros
- •The wire fits perfectly through conduit, making installation hasslree.
- •It easily slides through tight spaces without issues.
- •Provides a smooth installation experience for projects.
- •Suitable for exposed work in a wood shop.
- •Complies with city codes requiring anthort bushings (sold separately).
- •Competitive pricing for 12/2 aluminum sheathed cable.
- •Conductors are made of copper, ensuring quality.
- •Easy to install for surfacounted applications, avoiding the complexity of conduit and fittings.
- •Suitable for multiple circuit setups, accommodating both 120v and 240v circuits.
- •Recommended to use armored cable cutters to avoid jagged edges.
Cons
- •The latest roll had a noticeably softer jacket compared to previous purchases.
- •An assembly error resulted in a foot of extra jacket at each end.
- •Cable jacket detached from the spiral, causing pulling issues.
- •Change in materials or manufacturing negatively impacted pullability.
- •Overall disappointment with recent product quality, with hopes for older stock.
- •Received wire marked as 12/2, but actual gauge was 14 AWG after removing the jacket.
- •Disappointment with misleading product labeling.
- •Difficulty obtaining a refund without returning all wire.
Bottom Line
The Woods 68580023 100' 12/2 MC Alum Cable White is a good choice for installations requiring easy maneuvering through conduit and tight spaces. It's competitively priced and meets safety requirements, making it suitable for use in wood shops and surface-mounted applications. However, the recent changes in manufacturing quality and discrepancies in labeling should be considered seriously. Ensure to double-check the specs before purchase if precise gauge is critical for your projects.
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