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Default 2x0.5 mm power wire -- how much amp ?

In article ljM9h.5977$p9.5036@edtnps82,
Homer J Simpson wrote:
I have 2x0.5 mm power wire ... how much amp can it safely stand ?
(220 V here)


In the UK (230v) 0.5mm˛ twin flex is rated at 3 amps.


It's generally the same current rating no matter the voltage.


That's rather a broad statement. ;-)

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