Questions and Answers for Everbilt 1/4 in. x 100 ft. Galvanized Steel Uncoated Wire Rope

A:  Hi ZacT. Thank you for shopping at The Home Depot. According to the manufacturer Everbilt’s specifications, the “Working load limit” for this item is 1400 lb. I would do more research on this. You want to use a Galvanized wire rope that has a rust-proof layer so is protected in harsh weather conditions. Not my expertise though. Please let us know if we can be of any additional service. Rick_HD_OC

A:  For the Everbilt 1/4 in. x 100 ft. Galvanized Steel Uncoated Wire Rope, Metallics, this is not a recommended application.

A:  The Galvanized finish provides much more rust resistance than the Zinc finish and is appropriate for outdoor usage.

A:  This is a good quality wire rope that is galvanized. It may start to rust after 20 years or more, but will last a good long time.

A:  This cable will eventually rust, and it always depends on the conditions. If you are using it and flexing or rubbing on the cable, the coating will come off more quickly. If you use it in a more or less static condition like a deck handrail, it will last longer. Galvanization delays the inevitable, and the thicker the coating, the longer the delay. This coating is thin to allow it to be flexible (electroplated not hot-dipped).

A:  This would be extremely heavy and thick for that type of use (it's used on smaller winches). Better to buy 1/16 wire rope, which Home Depot sells.

A:  Wire rope is very strong. 1/4 in. might be a little too bulky or heavy, depending on your lights and design plan. Have a look at the working load limit for other wire ropes and consider the weight you want to support. You might be able to use a smaller size.

A:  We have not tested specifically for melting point or heat capacity of this product. If more detail is provided we could work with the manufacturer to confirm its capability.

A:  Yes

A:  We are unable to provide breaking strength. The working load limit is 1400 lbs.

A:  The breaking strength of wire rope seems to be 5 times the working load limit. In the case of 1/4", that would be 1400 lbs x 5 = 7000 lbs. You only achieve that with proper terminations and no broken strands or kinks.

A:  I've used 1/4" wire rope with a 'come-a-long' to persuade jack pines to fall in the direction I choose so the strength is there and the cable would at least exert some influence. Depending on the wind and the tree it may still fall sideways so that should be a consideration.

A:  No. Although the cable from my usage has held up very well, putting it to the usage of holding up a 60 foot fur tree? Just what do you think your going to anchor the cable to ?

A:  This is not a recommended use for the wire rope.