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On 2/9/18 12:25 PM, wrote:
A-merican W-ire G-auge

Micky, if you've paid any attention at all, the AWG numbers follow
a logarithmic pattern.

The "gauge" refers to the cross section area of the wire.
Moving the "gauges" 3 numbers either doubles or halves the area.

In doing so, it doubles or halves the current carrying capacity of
the wire.

#1 can carry twice the current as #4.
#12 can carry half the current of #9;
And so forth.



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