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

Thanks for all of the great info and advice.

I think I will proceed with my system.

The only issue I was concerned with was some type of dangerous heating.

My experience so far is that I can manipulate, strip, and attach 18 gauge wire either into a crimp or directly to a toggle switch in a matter of a few seconds.  Not so with heavy 14 gauge wire.  Since 18 gauge is very flexible, it is easy to maneuver and work with inside of the control box, and it will be easy for me to lift the lid of my box right off of the panel without the wire bending, resisting, or pulling away from the toggle connections, like heavy 14 gauge wire would tend  to do.

Moreover, since the only wires going into the box from under the layout will be 18 gauge, loosely gathered together into a "cable" by zip ties,  I can easily pick up the box and move it two or three feet in any direction if I want to with no  bending, kinking or disconnecting, as would happen with 14 gauge wire.

I understand that this is not the normal way to do it, but for me personally, I believe the benefits will outweigh the burdens.

Thanks again,

Mannyrock

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

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