E.g. What size of cable do I need to carry 20 A of current?
Cables will be in trunking in bundles. UK standards please.
I'm interested in 20A, 13A, 10A, 5A, 2A,1A & 0.5A and less
2006-08-10 02:12:57 · 3 answers · asked by SmartBlonde 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
How about this table?
http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm
There are lots more online, just search for "wire gauge current capacity"
Derate the current capacity for a bundle as it will get hotter.
2006-08-10 02:19:37 · answer #1 · answered by rscanner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a 20 amp circuit, use 12 gauge wire. That American, I don't know how that translates to UK standard.
2006-08-10 02:17:13 · answer #2 · answered by Drofsned 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wouldn't know, but you can start your search here,
http://www.engineersedge.com/
it's what I have bookmarked for the Engineering stuff I need to know but is not within my discipline.
2006-08-10 02:21:00 · answer #3 · answered by Simon D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋