Re[2]: She cannah take tha' mooch pawr-r-r, Cahptain!

[Richard Welty <rwelty@domain.elided>]

On Tue, 06 Aug 2002 03:33:59 -0700 Jon Pike <jhpike@domain.elided> wrote:

> >where my experience falls short is i'm not sure how much current you can
> >safely draw through 12 gauge wire, but i'd think it can take 30 amps.
> any
> >EE types who can answer that?


> I checked in a book of such info..  for single insulated wire at room 
> temp,  it is considered ok for 25-30A.
> 
> Check how hot it's getting,  especially at your connections, (that's 
> where the highest resistances are usually found)
> make sure your relay is rated for at least 30A..

i dunno. that sounds a little close for comfort.

two 40 amp relays and two indepenedent 12 gauge runs?

richard
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