When you're wiring up a control cabinet or replacing worn connections in an industrial setup, the biggest decision often comes down to whether you need cable or a connector first. Here, the choice is between a full spool of black Amphenol wire and a Lapp Epic receptacle. The two options aren't competing for the same spot in your parts list, but they are competing for the same budget. The right pick depends on what you're trying to finish.
Quick Verdict: If you're running cable across a machine or through a control cable, connector, and I/O layout, the Amphenol spool gives you a long, unbroken feed to work with. If you're at the termination point and need to connect multiple circuits securely, the Lapp Epic receptacle is the more focused, lower-priced buy.
At a glance
| Feature | Amphenol 850 ft Spool | Lapp Epic 10.1710 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 91.00 | USD 50.00 |
| Condition | New - Open box | New |
| Pin count | 3-pin | 6-contact |
| Primary role | Wire/cable on a spool | Connector receptacle |
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Where each product wins
- The Amphenol spool wins when you need a long, uninterrupted cable feed; it's a wire/cable product with wire-mounting compatibility.
- The Lapp Epic wins when you need a termination point with screw-terminated contacts and copper pins.
Amphenol 850 ft Spool
The Amphenol 850 ft Spool is the choice when your job is about distance. You get a full spool of black wire that is compatible with wire mounting and listed as a 3-pin cable. At USD 91.00, it's the higher-priced option, but it supplies a long continuous run rather than a termination point. If you're pulling cable through a control cable, connector, and I/O setup and need one uninterrupted feed, this spool gives you that flexibility. The trade-off: it is new but open-box condition, and it is not a connector, so you'll still need to terminate your connections separately. The listed pin count of 3 may also be limiting if you're building a 6-circuit connection. For raw wire volume, this is the clear pick.
Lapp Epic 10.1710
The Lapp Epic 10.1710 receptacle is a compact, screw-terminated connector with six contacts, so it suits multi-circuit terminations. Copper contact material and a pin connector style make it a straightforward choice for creating a clean industrial connection point. At USD 50.00, it is the less expensive of the two, and unlike the spool, it arrives new. The limitation is that a receptacle alone doesn't include the wire run; you'll still need cable to connect to it. With six pins, it's also more than the spool's 3-pin specification, so plan your wiring accordingly if you pair these together. For projects that already have cable and need a reliable termination point, this Lapp Epic component is the more complete answer.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Amphenol 850 ft Spool when your priority is a long, continuous cable run and you have connectors already on hand. Choose the Lapp Epic 10.1710 when you need a receptacle to finish a multi-circuit panel. If you're building from scratch, start with the spool to get power to the point, then use the Lapp to make the final connection.
