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Title: Wire gauge questions Post by: topconker on May 04, 2013, 02:39:12 PM I'm doing a spot of rewiring on the trike and a bit confused on wire sizes.
Is 14 gauge smaller than 28 gauge or have I got it around the wrong way? Also what amps are they rated for, I can't find any info on the web that make s sense to a poor old b+gger like me. TC Title: Re: Wire gauge questions Post by: Olds on May 04, 2013, 03:21:06 PM You have to be careful about talking about wire gauge. For individual wire or for that matter sheet steel wire gauge is a thickness measurement, the larger the number the smaller the wire. With electrical cable the number usually stands for the number of strands ie. 14/0.3 is 14 strands of 0.3mm dia. wire, this is rated at 8 amp. 28/0.3 is 17amp, 9/0.3 is 5amp
Americans use a slightly different nomenclature they use gauge, 18g =8 amp 14g=17amp 12g=25 amp Hope this helps Title: Re: Wire gauge questions Post by: terry t on May 04, 2013, 03:25:52 PM have a look here the thin wall looks better and can carry more amps
http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/cable/thinwall.php Title: Re: Wire gauge questions Post by: topconker on May 04, 2013, 03:44:18 PM Thanks guys, just ordered on-line.
TC Title: Re: Wire gauge questions Post by: tbone on May 04, 2013, 07:56:05 PM A bit late now but..... http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/Tech/wireguide.html
Title: Re: Wire gauge questions Post by: topconker on May 06, 2013, 10:42:28 AM Thanks tbone,
I'll save that. Cheers, TC |