Wire sizing guideline for feeding jumped terminals

[NRG24]

Trying to figure out the best way to appropriately size my wire feeding terminal blocks that are all jumped together. What I am using is actuator terminal blocks for solenoid valves and 24V common is what is going to be jumped all the way across with each terminal having its own 24V output. Any help or guidance would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[augie47]

Have you investigated the availability of jumper strips from the manufacturer of your terminal blocks

Such as these by A-B

 

[NRG24]

Have you investigated the availability of jumper strips from the manufacturer of your terminal blocks

Yes. Each terminal is jumped together with a jumper strip. I am referring to the size of the wire connected to the first terminal in the group.

 

[jim dungar]

Yes. Each terminal is jumped together with a jumper strip. I am referring to the size of the wire connected to the first terminal in the group.

Why not size it to the protective device at the source for the conductor?

 

[ptonsparky]

As above.

or

What is the max awg for the terminal? 14?

 

[Krusscher]

The strip probably has a max current rating as well

 

[JimInPB]

Most of the terminal strips I have used with #8 screws are rated for 20 amps. Most of the terminal strips with #10 screws are rated for 30 amps. But check on the rating for the strips you are using. Not all are the same.