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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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Wayne_Dohnal
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Sep 18, 2013
Looking at the specs for blue connectors, the standard hole size seems to be at least .09". With AWG 12 solid wire being about .08", it ought to fit. Stranded would depend on the conductor size and twist rate.
example specs 1
example specs 2

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