Important Lead Time Notice
All Wire Condos are custom manufactured to your specifications by our small family business in Central Pennsylvania. Every order goes into production in the sequence received. Expect a minimum of 2 week for production, assembly, and shipping. During peak spring bonsai season, lead times have historically reached 6+ weeks. If timing matters, please contact us for a current estimate before placing your order.

The A5 Wire Condo

The A5 Wire Condo is a lightweight, expandable modular bonsai wire caddy designed specifically for 100g-500g aluminum wire rolls. With hinged lids, swappable size labels, and quick-swap spools, it delivers clean, organized, tangle-free wire dispensing for bonsai enthusiasts who prefer smaller, more manageable rolls.

Featuring our signature quick-swap spool system with expandable pressure cores, the A5 lets you reload or swap individual spools in seconds —without unloading the rest of the caddy. We’ve analyzed hundreds of orders and now offer the most popular configuration, pre-configured to make choosing easy.

Why Bonsai Growers Love the A5

• Hinged lids with wire feeder funnels — Keep dust out and guide wire smoothly when closed.
• Lightning-fast quick-swap spools — Individually removable and reloadable by hand without disassembling the whole caddy.
• Expandable pressure cores — Compress to slide on the roll, then expand to center and securely hold the wire, preventing tangling.
• Future-proof & budget-friendly — Add modules or extra spools anytime.
• Workspace-friendly — Sturdy rubber feet, optional countertop or wall mounting, and carry handle.  The A5 Vertical is the ultimate in workspace optimization.
  

Pick Your A5 Caddy

• Choose the Horizontal A5 if you have plenty of bench space and like having all your wire spools laid out horizontally for quick visual selection.  The Handle on this model is less usable and slightly awkward, but it is the lower cost of the A5 options.
  
  
• Choose the A5 Vertical if you work in a smaller space, want to free up valuable bench real estate, or prefer a taller, more compact organizer that still gives full access to your 500g aluminum rolls.  The vertical setup allows a top mounted handle that is easy to grab and go.

Key Features

• Modular 3-slot design — each of two modules hold three 100g–500g spools
• Fits most 500g aluminum bonsai wire rolls (max width 1.75"
• Swappable wire size labels (1 mm to 6 mm included)
• Hinged lids with built-in wire feeder funnels and sturdy latches
• Easy load/unload swappable spools
• Sturdy rubber feet that protect surfaces
  
• Replaceable nozzles and parts for lifelong use
• All spools and handles are black
  

How It Works 

Each quick-swap spool twists apart by hand. Compress the pressure core, slide on your wire roll (100g to 500g), and release — the core expands to center and grip it securely. 

Expandable Spool Core Sizes

We suggest a core that your size wire core hole, falls in the middle of. If it is 4", we suggest the medium core.  (Add your preference in the notes at checkout – Standard is sent by default)

B5 Spool Core Sizes

• Small: 2.35" - 3.5"
• Medium: 3" - 4"
• Large (Standard): 4" - 5.75"

Width Compatibility 

A5 Spools (100g - 500g) have a maximum width of 1 5/8".  Nearly all 100g - 500g aluminum wire rolls fit on these width wise.

If you want to use kilo rolls, you need to go with the B1K or U1K Wire Condo.  Standard U1K spools (1 kilo spools) have a maximum width of 2 1/4".

For wider 1kg rolls (such as Stone Lantern kilos), we recommend the U1K-XL model wire caddy, which handles up to 2 5/8" wide wire rolls. Our B1K-XL also can handle 2 5/8" XL rolls.

Loading & Assembly Notes

The A5 and A5 Vertical both come fully pre-assembled.  Additional modules and custom configurations are available — just contact us!

Package Includes:
(1) Wire Condo with two modules pre-assembled
(6) 500g size quick swap spools with standard size expandable cores
(1) Handle
(1) Base (Vertical Only)
(2) Side Pockets (Vertical Only)

Perfect For Bonsai Growers who primarily use 500g or smaller aluminum rolls and want a clean, protected setup with easy identification via swappable labels. (Note: This model is not designed for full 1kg aluminum rolls or copper wire. For larger/kilo rolls, check our U1K or B1K models.)