[TheForge] Lamp cord and heat generation

Fri Jun 14 11:14:00 2002

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Subject: Re: [TheForge] Lamp cord and heat generation

Hi Darrell!

On Thu, 13 Jun 2002, Darrell wrote:

> Not as long as the wire size is right. 16 gage should be large enough.

> 14 gage would be oversize and should produce no heat for 200 watts.

Doesn't the gauge depend on not only the load but the length of the run?
A longer run will definetly add resistance.

edge

Also, the wire is sized so that the wire may withstand a short circuit
for enough time without catching fire for the wall breaker to trip.  So,
you will find electrical cords only certain sizes and larger when
shopping at the local Home Depot<G>.