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MEXICOWANDERER
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Sep 16, 2013

BEWARE!!! Wire Gauges May Not Be What You Think!!!

More and more I am finding 12 gauge wire that is really 13 gauge, and 14 gauge wire that is actually 15 gauge. The best way to guard against getting screwed is to purchase only AWG (American Wire G...
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RJsfishin
Explorer
Sep 17, 2013
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I have been dismayed at what passes for 12ga house wiring at big box stores in recent years. I've been using all heavier wire (pay more $).
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Yes, I'll just bet you're wiring all the houses w/ 10 ga.
Has the cheap 12 ga been smoking ?? Who we kiddin, we're all after price, so quitour*****in !

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