P ponder New member Jun 4, 2003 #1 I know that the NEC standard for 16 awg wire is 8 amps but what if the voltage would not exceed say 32 volts dc would the current rating be the same or would it go up? If does increase where do I find out what is acceptable?
I know that the NEC standard for 16 awg wire is 8 amps but what if the voltage would not exceed say 32 volts dc would the current rating be the same or would it go up? If does increase where do I find out what is acceptable?
J jtb Senior Member Location Pennsylvania Jun 4, 2003 #2 Re: wire standard The current rating is the max continuous current regardless of the voltage.
B bennie Esteemed Member Jun 4, 2003 #3 Re: wire standard When you deal with low voltage it is the resistance, not the ampacity, to consider in your design.
Re: wire standard When you deal with low voltage it is the resistance, not the ampacity, to consider in your design.
