Electrical 101: Wire Information (Size, Amps, Type)

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[chrisott]

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[KeemBattle]

In ac 10 gauge is black just fyi for those here for hvac

[itslowtide]

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[Misskey]

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[richstarstar]

Good video explanation. A question, if for argument sake someone wired in a 30 amp circuit for a pump room, but didnt have a light or switch in that room can you piggy back from that circuit to put in a light and switch in that room? I am thinking one would have to find another circuit to run that light and switch on. let me know your thoughts.

[HBLOS]

The second number is the amount of current carrying conductors not wires cuz 12\2 has technically 3 wires

[Slumpgodcasper]

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[MrPicklesAndTea]

Hmm... Not going to remember this! However, I'll have the general gist which is helpful, I remember when someone was asking me about using heavier duty appliances in other parts of the house and asking if they could just replace the socket, I sure am glad I said there is probably more to it!

Notes:
White wire is 14 gauge, 15 amps, for lights
Yellow wire is 12 gauge, 20 amps, for basic appliances
Orange wire is 10 gauge, for water heaters.
Black wire is 8 gauge, for the stove.

Aluminum isn't as good as copper, needs bigger wires/smaller gauge numbers.

Some jobs will just ignore the white wire because it's simpler.

Get the wrong wire and big boom. Don't do that.

[marcevensauguste]

Thank you very much for this video.
I appreciated your knowledge and your willingness to share with us that huge oxygen bottle.
In conclusion, from what I’ve learned; I could decide to use for example a 6 wire gauge for the entire houses and I know I’m good for any type of appliances I’ll be using such as: stove, fridge, pc, ac etc ?
Thank you again.

[jefferycarter]

What's better for high power current in car audio 1/0 or 2/0 gauge wire AWG...???

[aladventurer]

Thank you for information. I am going to be an electrician soon. Which country do you live?

[martinneosel]

I'm changing a length of 14/2 Romex on a 30 amp breaker but the length I have is a little short of the length I need. I've been told that since 12/2 Romex is thicker gauge than 14/2, it is not a problem to splice 12/2 Romex with 14/2 Romex. Is that accurate?