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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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Sep 17, 2013
Thanx for the warning here MW.

The worst thing about wire:
Even if the gauge is accurate according to standards is the quality of the conductor.
Copper high in oxygen will present higher amounts of impedance.
MIL STD wire if available will be best.

Stiff wire = fewer conductors
Lax wire = more conductors

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