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Radio Suppression relay - wire sizes 700 1990

posted by  Andrew in AL on  Tue Dec 27 15:51 CST 2016
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Below is a image of the end of the radio suppression relay. The two top wires are larger in size.

Dave Barton offers two sizes he calls fat wires ..
Fat Yellow/Blue: 2.0 mm² (metric), which is comparable to approximately AWG 14.
Fat Red: A fatter red wire is also available in 2.5 mm² (metric), which is comparable to approximately 13 AWG

So one is 13 AWG, the other is 14 AWG.

Does it matter which I use for the bigger wires, or can I use either or both?

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    Radio Suppression relay - wire sizes 700 1990

    posted by  james_a_sousa on  Thu Dec 29 17:34 CST 2016
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    Wires that have larger copper in them can carry current better.

    Manufacturers size the wires to do the job, by cost, can they be run to where they are needed, and can they attach them where needed.

    Fuses are sized to protect the wires - larger wires also offer more safety.








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    Radio Suppression relay - wire sizes 700 1990

    posted by  aleekat on  Tue Dec 27 16:15 CST 2016
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    I would just use one size. Probably the 13 just because it is bigger. But the ratings are so close I really don't think it matters.
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      Radio Suppression relay - wire sizes 700 1990

      posted by  Andrew in AL on  Tue Dec 27 20:13 CST 2016
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      Thank you, sir!
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