what is the formula for figuring maximum amps on a given low voltage cable?

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what is the formula for figuring maximum amps on a given low voltage cable?

2007-01-15 03:37:24 · 3 answers · asked by steven p 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

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There is no formula for maximum amps.
Amps depends on heating capacity of the cable which depends on the section(Joule) on the insulating material,the way the cable is layed (buried,in trenches,near to other cables etc.) Each cable manufacturer has tables for those different situations.

2007-01-15 03:54:23 · answer #1 · answered by santmann2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hey Piggy! Pull off your "SOX" and count!

:oP

2007-01-15 04:41:08 · answer #2 · answered by WickedAnnabella 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Here's a table that should help ...

http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm

2007-01-15 03:55:29 · answer #3 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋