Re: Re: I think the wire gauge matters also (more info)

Posted by TWB on December 06, 2004 at 14:42:35:

In Reply to: Re: I think the wire gauge matters also (more info) posted by Ebay Aday on December 06, 2004 at 12:25:59:

I think it should be pointed out that the wire size needed to carry a given load is dependent on the lenght of the wire run. Thus 12 guage may be sufficent for a 20amp circut if the length of the run is 30ft, but 10 guage may be necessary for a much longer run. Electricians (and code) use a chart to show what size wire at what voltage is necessary to deiver a given number of amps at a specified distance.

Tom

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