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No longer than 46 feet. Longer than that switch to #12 on a 20 amp breaker.
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∙ 7y agoAs far as you want but be aware that you will have a dramatic voltage drop the farther you go.
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Which flatware is thicker 16 or 18 gauge?
16 ga is thicker than 18 ga.... the lower the number the thicker the wire size
What is the difference in 16 gauge pipe and 19 gauge pipe?
16 gauge pipe is thicker than 19 gauge pipe.
What is difference between 16 and 18 gauge steel?
16 gauge is thicker than 18 gauge.
What is 16 gauge in mm thickness?
In Imperial standard (swg), 16 g is 0.064" (1.63mm) thick.
Why is the voltage at the end of a long extension lead used with an electric drill less than the mains supply voltage?
Resistance in the length of wire that makes up the extension cord causes voltage to drop. But it needn't be a problem with the right extension cord. For an electric drill, up to a 25 foot cord of 16 gauge wire will cause a voltage drop so small as to be negligible. For 50 feet, switch to a 14 gauge cord. For heavier power tools (circular saw in particular) you should use a 14 gauge extension from the get-go.
What is the diameter of 16 gauge wire?
16-gauge wire has a diameter of 0.05082 inches.
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.
How many gauge in mm?
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Can you safely connect a 14 gauge 3 wire heater to a extension cord rated 16 gauge 3 wire?
16 Ga wire is smaller than 14 Ga. The answer is absolutely NO!
What gauge wire do you need for a 34.539 milliampere?
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What is amp rating for 16 gauge wire?
10
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It is better to use 16 gauge or 14 gauge speaker wire for your home theater applications.
What is themost common wire used for a door contact?
16 or 18 gauge wire
What is the 16 gauge amp rating?
That is 10 amp wire.
What type of wire for speakers in your car?
16 or 18 gauge
Locate petrol tank wire for gauge?
A #16 AWG will work.
