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Try it see what happens... >:l
Can you splice them? Yes. Should you splice them? No.
It really all depends on what your over current protection is. If your #12 wire is on a 20 amp breaker, your #18 wire can melt and cause a fire without tripping the breaker. I do not know what is the amp rating of 18 gauge wire. -- Sparkfighter
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Which gauge wire is a 12v?
The gauge of wire that is 12 volt is 18, 14, and 16.
What is the difference in wire gauge size?
Heavier wires do not necessarily mean better sound. Typically, 18 or 16 guage wire is sufficient for home audio systems. If you are going to be running extremely long distances, say 100 feet or more, then increase the gauge size to like 14 or 12 to keep from losing too much audio signal. In a car, 18 guage wire should be quite sufficient.
What gauge wire for a 2 amp in-line fuse?
Any wire size larger that a # 18 AWG can be fused at 2 amps.
What is thicker 14 gauge or 18 gauge fence wire?
Well I am asnwering this just because the body piercing industry uses AWG (American Wire Gauge) for a standard jewellery gauge. So 14g is thicker than 18g, the higher the number the thinner it is, the lower the number the thicker it is.
What can I do about new Friedrich air conditioner's cord which is 2 feet too short looks ugly in reaching outlet does a 9' extension cord risk harming the unit violate the warranty?
I don't know about the warranty, but the unit will run fine using an extension cord IF you buy one that is heavy-duty. Look for a cord that is 12 gauge or even 10 gauge. If you use a 14, 16, or 18 gauge cord (these may be too small), the unit could be damaged.
Can you splice a small length of 16 gauge wire to 18 gauge wire for a repair?
Yes, you splice a small length of 16 gauge wire to 18 gauge wire for a repair.
Which gauge wire is a 12v?
The gauge of wire that is 12 volt is 18, 14, and 16.
What is thicker 12 gauge or 18 gauge steel?
The lower the gauge the heavier, sheet metal, wire & shotguns...
Can you use 18 gauge wire in a ceiling fixture?
18 gauge wire is too small for this application. A more appropriate amount would be 12 or 14 gauge wire depending on the length of the run. <<>> The smallest allowable conductor the electrical code allows is size #14 which is rated at 15 amps.
Is 20 gauge iron wire thicker than 21 gauge?
No, the higher gauge means a thinner wire.
How thick is a 18 gauge wire?
1.02mm
Can I you use 18 gauge wire in Canada?
Depends on what you intend to do with 18 gauge wire. Your question is very vague. You need to be more specific as to what you plan to do.
What is a good wire gauge for a car radio?
A good wire gauge for car radios is 18 gauge. This wire runs between the radio and its power supply from the vehicle.
Is the wire gauge smaller from the battery to the fuse box and larger to the air coditioner?
Yes, the wire gauge numbers are smaller. A typical automotive battery cable would be 4 gauge, the wires after the fuse box would be 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 gauge depending on the accessory.
What is themost common wire used for a door contact?
16 or 18 gauge wire
How are wires measured?
Wiring is measured in AWG (American Wire Gauge) in North America.Sometimes it's designated with the number sign in front, such as14 gauge or #14 wire.The smaller gauge numbers, mean larger diameter wire. So #10 wire is thicker (and can carry more current) than #18.From The Home Depot Wiring 1-2-3 book, here are some typical gauges used in homes:For copper wiring: 10 gauge wire is rated for 30 amps, 12 gauge rated for 20 amps & 14 gauge wire rated for 15 amps.A wire going to a small appliance many times is 18 gauge. Telephone wire is smaller (I think 24 gauge).
What type of wire for speakers in your car?
16 or 18 gauge
