Just like the title says.

Wire length is less than 6 feet and use is intermitant if it matters.

Thanks!
Lamm

 

14 AWG may carry a maximum of 20 Amps in free air, or 15 Amps as part of a 3 conductor cable.
http://www.interfacebus.com/Copper_Wire_AWG_SIze.html

see my next post

 

actually i like this chart a lot better

http://www.rbeelectronics.com/wtable.htm
12 volts, say 15 amps (always add 10-20%). follow the chart over to 7 feet, says 18 AWG. you should be good with 14

 

that seems rather high for 14 awg "lamp cord" (20 amp/15amp thing)

regarless i think you would be fine for 11.5.... put it on a 15 amp fuse and you should have no worries.

 

Thanks, It seems to be working fine, and am using a 15 amp fuse.

The guy that sold me the device swore up and down that less than 10 AWG would cause it to burn itself up, I don't think he knows what he is talking about.

Lamm

 

What's the device? Anything fun?

Sideways things can happen with different types of loads but no matter what the load may be, 10ga is a LOT for ~12 amps.

 

Fun for me, and a tax deduction.



Lamm