question about wire gauge

[beniam]

On 115 volt wires, there is lots of info on gauge, i.e 12 gauge for 20 amp, 10 gauge 30 amp, etc. Also charts for lenghts of wire and voltage drop. <br />Do the same amp rules apply at (stranded)12 volt applications?<br />Be happy enjoy life and rewire without electrical fires. Batavier

 

[llfish]

Re: question about wire gauge

Try this sight it may help you.<br /><br /><br /> http://www.pkys.com/Reference.htm

 

[chuckz]

Re: question about wire gauge

Yes. The conductor is rated for ampacity (current capacity) and the insulation is rated for voltage. Voltage drop is a function of the wire's resistance and the current flow through it.

 

[Realgun]

Re: question about wire gauge

I go 1 better try Ancor wire calculator .<br />Click technical information the wire calculator.<br />I love it!

 

[Realgun]

Re: question about wire gauge

Oh length in feet is to and from item wired.

 

[beniam]

Re: question about wire gauge

Thanks Realgun<br />That wire calculator is really cool.<br />Batavier

 

[Realgun]

Re: question about wire gauge

Its the little things that really help!