[Elecraft] [OT] Zip Wire Misrepresentation?

[Joe DeVincentis]

Depends on the run length and the voltage drop you are willing to tolerate.

10’ of 10 gauge for 13.8 VDC @ 20A has a drop to 13.4V vs a drop to 13.16 for 12 gauge.

Source: http://www.calculator.net/voltage-drop-calculator.html

Joe
KO8V

> On Aug 11, 2016, at 10:43 AM, Ronnie Hull <w5sum at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Is 10 gauge necessary?
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> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Aug 11, 2016, at 10:41 AM, Don Wilhelm <donwilh at embarqmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I would suggest buying from The RF Connection http://www.therfc.com/zipcord.htm or Powerwerx https://powerwerx.com/red-black-bonded-zip-cord.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>> 
>>> On 8/11/2016 11:21 AM, rick jones via Elecraft wrote:
>>> I just bought 20' of what was supposed to be 10GA zip wire from that auction site. It is clearly marked as "Audiopipe 10 Gauge speaker cable". The conductor is actually 12GA at best. Is this becoming common practice or is wire going the way of 2X4 lumber? Suggestions for a reputable source of true 10GA PTFE zip wire for K3 power?
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