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   George Herold to Andy   
   Re: Ampacity of 18 gauge wire   
   06 Sep 18 11:22:26   
   
   From: gherold@teachspin.com   
      
   On Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 10:05:57 AM UTC-4, Andy wrote:   
   > I looked at an ampacity table but it was confusing.   
   >   
   > Would a 4 ft. length of 18 AWG wire be ok for a 10 amp load.? (Circular saw)   
   >   
   > Thanks,   
   >         Andy   
      
   For four feet that should be OK.  (I'm not at all an electrician.)   
   Heck run a double strand if you are worried about it.   
      
   George H.   
      
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