@Steve Tyler posted:Well, yes, but doesn't that really just beg the question? Brevity is not *always* best -- sometimes a short reply just leaves out relevant, even crucial, information. One size (even small!) does not necessarily fit all . . .
It’s very simple, but a few people want to hold on to their Pomposity, simple questions deserve simple direct answers. When a question is asked “ what gauge wire should I use” we don’t need to ask about layout size amount of amps or alike. The simple answer is “ 14 gauge is best and 16 is good as well.” Simple direct and it covers any potential size.