Forum Discussion

MEXICOWANDERER's avatar
MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
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...
SaltiDawg's avatar
SaltiDawg
Explorer
Sep 18, 2013
rkentzel wrote:
You think the wire is cheap of the shelf or on ebay but you ought to check what goes into appliances comming from off shore. That will really make you cringe. cheap aluminum wire bad crimps on and on. Hey but there pretty.


The wire coming to my home from the street - and I dare say to your home from your street - is aluminum.

Aluminum wiring in and of itself is not a problem... it is the "interface" between aluminum and a dissimilar metal such as copper.

YMMV

About Technical Issues

Having RV issues? Connect with others who have been in your shoes.24,194 PostsLatest Activity: Jan 29, 2025