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Splice 5 12 AWG wires into 1 4 AWG wire?
No, code does not allow that.
What is the minimum gauge of wire that can be used for bonding wires connecting to the TGB?
6 AWG
Can two separate wires in parallel be used to increase the amperage capacity?
Yes they can but the electrical code states that the wires can only be 1/0 AWG and larger.
What does AWG mean?
American Wire Guage. The smaller the number the larger the wire. As in an AWG 14/2 wire is much smaller than an AWG 10/2 wire.
What do the letters AWG means?
American Wire Gauge ( AWG )
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