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Re: [Amps] AC wiring

To: "R.Measures" <r@somis.org>, Gudguyham@aol.com
Subject: Re: [Amps] AC wiring
From: "Carcia, Francis A HS" <francis.carcia@hs.utc.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 08:22:49 -0400
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Good question. I'm about to solder all the grounds and splices in the new
qth. 
Then I will install wire nuts. I know you could do it years ago.  fc 

-----Original Message-----
From: R.Measures [mailto:r@somis.org] 
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 8:15 AM
To: Gudguyham@aol.com
Cc: amps@contesting.com; amps080605@w4zt.com
Subject: Re: [Amps] AC wiring

Does the NEC permit connecting Cu wires with Ag-Sn solder?

On Oct 19, 2005, at 2:54 PM, Gudguyham@aol.com wrote:

>
> In a message dated 10/19/2005 5:40:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, 
> r@somis.org writes:
>> Seems like even 12 amps on a #14 circuit is too much?? I get a little
>> > puckery thinking about running 12A for hours on #14.
>> >
> Unless you are running digital mores at full legal limit, an amp 
> running SSB or CW will not heat up a #12 wire to any significant 
> temp.? You must realize that the NEC is very clear about wire rating 
> and "continuous loads".? Many factors come into play.? The type of 
> wire used.? For example #14 wire THHN in conduit can carry MORE than 
> the 15 amps we have been talking about here lately.
> ?
> While we are the subject of NEC....most hams probably are not familiar 
> with Article 800 which sets down some pretty definite rules regarding 
> Amateur radio wire antennas and grounding of such antennas.? You might 
> be surprised that you are in violation ot the NEC with your present 
> "dipole".?? Yes, there are NEC rules that govern us too.

Richard L. Measures, AG6K, 805.386.3734.  www.somis.org

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