Kharn wrote:I just ordered raceway from monoprice.com, it was dirt cheap compared to other sources that I found, especially for the connectors/corners/etc, like $0.19 each instead of $5 for 5.
What all are you running threw yours
Kharn wrote:I just ordered raceway from monoprice.com, it was dirt cheap compared to other sources that I found, especially for the connectors/corners/etc, like $0.19 each instead of $5 for 5.
highdesertranger wrote:i can't believe this, you people must not do much off roading. never use solid wire. then the excuse "well rv builders use it". well they mostly use 2x2 wood for construction, stapled together. the rv's built this way do not hold up to off road travel. off road builders do not use these technics. most rv's are meant to be used like 2 weeks a year and not driven off road. do not follow their example, it is a bad one, meant to maximize profits. my 2 cents. highdesertranger
highdesertranger wrote:i can't believe this, you people must not do much off roading. never use solid wire. then the excuse "well rv builders use it". well they mostly use 2x2 wood for construction, stapled together. the rv's built this way do not hold up to off road travel. off road builders do not use these technics. most rv's are meant to be used like 2 weeks a year and not driven off road. do not follow their example, it is a bad one, meant to maximize profits. my 2 cents. highdesertranger
bnsfham wrote:I might add that one should keep in mind that #12 is rated for 20 amps and #14 is rated for 15 amps. This is AC or DC. Current is current. True, solid wire can be more brittle, and stranded can be difficult to attach to some outlets, but each has its place. Also remember that when you install fuses or breakers, they should be sized for the wire. Breakers and fuses are designed to disconnect power in the event of too much current draw, which could be a short, or an appliance drawing too much current. With a breaker or fuse sized larger than your wire, the wire could catch on fire before the fuse blows or the breaker trips. For the math junkies, Watts law is your friend, Power (watts)=current (amps) X volts (volts [LOL]). This works with AC and DC. for example, if you have a lightbulb that is 120 volts and rated at 100 watts, it will draw .833 amps, so if your lighting circuit was #14, you could essentially run 15 100 watt bulbs and be under your wire rating. You should be able to find the wattage and voltage for any appliance, tool or gadget, and sometimes the current draw. Sorry if I rambled, I just want everyone to be safe.
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