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Reply to "Theoretical Electrical Questions: Do more feed wires means less heat?"

Multiple 18 gauge feeds would in fact reduce the current in each feed compared to one 18 gauge feed, thus reducing the heat produced. Actually, a silly theoretical exercise, why would you do that?

I use light gauge feeds simply because they are much easier to solder to the tracks. These leads are about 2 inches long, just to get to the power feeds below the surface. All my power feeds are much heavier gauge.

As gauge numbers go down the cross section area of the wire increases geometrically, as does current carrying capacity. Think in terms of using 12 gauge to get as close as possible to the tracks.

Jan

OGR Publishing, Inc., 1310 Eastside Centre Ct, Suite 6, Mountain Home, AR 72653
800-980-OGRR (6477)
www.ogaugerr.com

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