[AMPS] #22 Cu wire current capacity

[Rich Measures]

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>>In open air, #22 Cu will carry 15A with minimal heating.  
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>>Rich. Measures.  Web site:  www.vcnet.com/measures
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>Hmmm, well naturally that would depend on what your definition of the
>word "minimal" is...  :-)


At 15A, #22 feels warm to the touch.  We are talking c. 0.3w per inch.  

-  later, Marv


Rich...

R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K, www.vcnet.com/measures  


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