Preformed Line Products GDE-2500 Open Wire Dead-ends. Galvanized Steel. Wire gauge BWG-14, wire size .083", Length 12" Yellow. PREFORMED™ Dead-ends for Open Wire are designed to be applied by hand in seconds without tools. They exert uniform, positive, gentle gripping. Holding power extends throughout their full length and prevents the concentration of stress points that cause premature line failure. Trim and modern in appearance, they are made of the same material as the conductor to which they are applied and are performance proven even under various climate extremes.