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A wire does not produce amps. A wire with a larger cross sectional area allows more amperage to pass through it with less voltage drop due to a lower resistance.

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What is the size of 3 core copper cable for 3 phase 125 amps current for 10 meter length indoor cable tray?

Allowable ampacities for not more that 3 copper conductors in a cable based on an ambient temperature of 30 degrees C. A #1 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 75 or 90 degrees C is rated at 130 and 140 amps respectively.


How many amps does a wire rated at 600 have?

This answer is if you are referring to the sizing of electrical conductors in North America using the AWG for sizing. An American Wire Gauge sizing of 600 refers to the cross sectional area of the conductor.This amperage value is for a single copper conductor.A 600 MCM copper conductor with an insulation rating of 75 or 90 degrees C is rated for 690 and 780 amps respectively.This amperage value is for not more than three copper conductors in a conduit or raceway.A 600 MCM copper conductor with an insulation rating of 75 or 90 degrees C is rated for 420 and 475 amps respectively.This amperage value is for a single aluminium conductor.A 600 MCM aluminium conductor with an insulation rating of 75 or 90 degrees C is rated for 545 and 615 amps respectively.This amperage value is for not more than three aluminium conductors in a conduit or raceway.A 600 MCM copper conductor with an insulation rating of 75 or 90 degrees C is rated for 340 and 385 amps respectively.


Which two metals did the Mesopotamians combine in order to make bronze?

The Mesopotamians combined copper and tin to make bronze. This mixture of metals produced a stronger and more durable material than either copper or tin alone.


How many amps is 18-2 copper wire safe for?

That wire is only good for low voltage wiring such as a doorbell or a thermostat any more would cause a fire.


Why ozone protection has been considered an environmental success story?

Ozone production is very important. It is because the more ozone is produced the thicker will be the ozone layer.

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How do you trick an alternator into believing it needs to put out more amps?

Give it a bigger copper coil


Will a thicker or thinner copper wire of the same length allow more electric current to pass through?

A thicker copper wire will allow more electric current to pass through because it has lower electrical resistance. Thinner wires have higher resistance due to increased resistance per unit length. This causes more voltage drop and heat dissipation in the wire, limiting the amount of current that can flow through.


Will ten gauge wire will allow more current flow than fourteen gauge wire?

Yes. <<>> A #10 copper conductor with an insulation rating of 90 degrees C is rated at 30 amps. A #14 copper conductor with an insulation rating of 90 degrees C is rated at 15 amps.


What is the cable diameter of a twin copper wire?

There isn't a specific diameter. The thicker the wire the more current it can convey. This diameter will be part of your calculations for your circuit.


What is the size of 3 core copper cable for 3 phase 125 amps current for 10 meter length indoor cable tray?

Allowable ampacities for not more that 3 copper conductors in a cable based on an ambient temperature of 30 degrees C. A #1 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 75 or 90 degrees C is rated at 130 and 140 amps respectively.


How many amps does a wire rated at 600 have?

This answer is if you are referring to the sizing of electrical conductors in North America using the AWG for sizing. An American Wire Gauge sizing of 600 refers to the cross sectional area of the conductor.This amperage value is for a single copper conductor.A 600 MCM copper conductor with an insulation rating of 75 or 90 degrees C is rated for 690 and 780 amps respectively.This amperage value is for not more than three copper conductors in a conduit or raceway.A 600 MCM copper conductor with an insulation rating of 75 or 90 degrees C is rated for 420 and 475 amps respectively.This amperage value is for a single aluminium conductor.A 600 MCM aluminium conductor with an insulation rating of 75 or 90 degrees C is rated for 545 and 615 amps respectively.This amperage value is for not more than three aluminium conductors in a conduit or raceway.A 600 MCM copper conductor with an insulation rating of 75 or 90 degrees C is rated for 340 and 385 amps respectively.


Why is iron heavier than copper?

Copper is more dense than iron, if that is what is being asked. The density of copper is about 8.94 grams per cubic centimeter. Iron had a density of about 7.874 grams per cubic centimeter.


What type of copper is typically run underground?

Type L or Type K copper pipe is typically used for underground applications. These types of copper pipe have thicker walls than Type M copper pipe, making them more suitable for underground installation where they may be exposed to greater pressure or potential damage. Additionally, this thicker wall helps to prevent corrosion and allows for increased durability underground.


What size of wire?

Thicker wire does the job better but it costs more. The optimum wire for a continuous load would work at about 2 amps per square millimetre of wire cross-section. For the normal intermittent domestic load, small wire can be used up to 8-10 amps per sq. mm but it should not be allowed to become warm, if it gets warm a thicker wire is necessary.


What is more thicker 0.080 or 0.120?

0.120 is thicker.


What is amp rating of 14 gauge wire?

In normal residential use it is 20 Amps. That depends on alot of things such as the wire insulation, ambient temperature, etc. Standard NM 12/2 (Romex or equivalent, which is likely what you are asking as it is the primary type used to wire residential) is rated for 20 amps, 14 gauge is 15 amps, 10 gauge is 30 amps.


Which two metals did the Mesopotamians combine in order to make bronze?

The Mesopotamians combined copper and tin to make bronze. This mixture of metals produced a stronger and more durable material than either copper or tin alone.