Is it safe to use a 16 V voltage?
If my assumption of it being an phantom voltage is true, the 16 V wouldn’t be able to power any devices, and can be considered safe. It is mostly caused by the capacitance between the two wires.
How big is an electrical service entry wire?
We include tables of aluminum or copper wire sizes for long runs of service entry cables. This article series gives photos and tables of electrical service entry cable sizes, electrical branch circuit wire sizes, bell wire, telephone wire, thermostat wire, and ampacity or fuse/circuit breaker ratings.
What’s the normal size of a solid conductor wire?
Typical solid conductor telephone or bell wire size, thermostat wire, or 12-24V wire for controls: 20 : 0.036 / 0.91: Also used for thermostat wiring: 18 – / – / 14 : 0.046-0.040 / 1.16-1.02: Usually used for thermostat and HVAC control wiring: 16 – / – / 18 : 0.058-0.051 / 1.46-1.29: OK for thermostat and HVAC control wiring
Can a Pee Dee wire be used to measure other threads?
Pee Dee Thread Measuring Wires can be used to measure other threads (and tables for Acme threads are included with the Pee Dee Thread Measuring Wires), but it changes the formulas and constants. We are also talking about threads with a small lead angle, so don’t try to use these formulas with double-start threads.
If my assumption of it being an phantom voltage is true, the 16 V wouldn’t be able to power any devices, and can be considered safe. It is mostly caused by the capacitance between the two wires.
How big of a conductor do I need for an American Wire Gauge?
From NEC Table 310-16, the selection could be a No. 3 AWG copper or No. 2 aluminum conductor provided voltage drop is not a factor. Also, with conductor sizes 250 kcmil and larger we are no longer in the American Wire Gage system; therefore, the two AWG size rule can no longer apply.
What are the general rules of thumb for AWG?
AWG general rules of thumb – for every 6 gauge decrease, the wire diameter doubles and for every 3 gauge decrease, the cross sectional area doubles. Note – W&M Wire Gauge, US Steel Wire Gauge and Music Wire Gauge are different systems. American Wire Gauge (AWG) Sizes and Properties Chart / Table
Is the ground wire included in the wire count?
However, cordage (the stuff extension and power cords are made from) does include the ground wire in the wire count.