Selecting the right cable conductor size saves lives and money.
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Choosing the wrong cable conductor size isn't just an inefficiency—it's a fire hazard. Here is the engineering rule you need to know:
If your cable run is very long (e.g., a garden shed 100 feet away), you must "upsize" the conductor to compensate for this loss. Ambient Temperature