David, Looks like it is mislabelled. Amps across the top line, length down the left column. Table C - 15 feet @ 30 amps = 8 gauge wire.
Joel On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 3:30 PM, David Knecht <davidakne...@gmail.com>wrote: > I did not expect such an extensive discussion from such a simple question > which I thought was perhaps idiotic to post. Great information as always. > Can someone clarify the wire charts on the C&C page? They have length in > feet running on both axes so I don't understand what the two different > lengths are for. Dave > > On Mar 24, 2014, at 8:20 AM, Stevan Plavsa <stevanpla...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I have used both on my boat. It all depends on what type is available in > the size that I need. If duplex is available I go for that. > > Steve > Suhana, C&C 32 > Toronto > > > On Sun, Mar 23, 2014 at 6:42 PM, dwight <dwight...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> "it will run hotter in the sheath"...that is sort of what I was >> thinking when I suggested the "fire and fuses" issue, not to mention that >> the duplex wire is fatter and thus a bit more difficult to run through >> tight spaces...that said, I used it to power the electric marine toilet on >> Alianna >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of * >> Gmail >> *Sent:* March 23, 2014 7:25 PM >> >> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Wiring >> >> >> >> About the only differences between using duplex vs primary are >> aesthetics, protection and heat rejection. >> >> >> >> Duplex will be better protected from chafe and damage. >> >> >> >> However, Once you calculate the recommended wire size for primary wire, >> increase it one size for duplex wire because it will run hotter in the >> sheath. >> >> >> >> I routinely strip a single wire out of duplex when I need it. >> >> >> >> Dennis C. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> >> On Mar 23, 2014, at 2:07 PM, Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Blue Sea has a circuit wizard app tohelp size wires. >> >> On Sunday, March 23, 2014, Rich Knowles <r...@sailpower.ca> wrote: >> >> When our boats were built, that was the accepted wiring practice. Fuses >> were in our houses along with left over knob and tube wiring. Thank >> goodness those days are gone. >> >> Rich >> >> >> On Mar 23, 2014, at 15:34, "dwight" <dwight...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> OK Rich, so why are the electrical system components on my boat almost >> exclusively supplied with 2 individual wires...I am quite certain the boat >> came from the factory that way as very few circuits have as yet to be >> rewired...hell I still got fuses...a sign of the times maybe or better duplex >> wire nowadays...seems to me that manufactures might go the less expensive >> route, especially if it were equally good so why don't I have duplex wires? >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Rich >> Knowles >> *Sent:* March 23, 2014 3:14 PM >> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Wiring >> >> >> >> No matter what the application, the size/gauge of wire is a function of >> distance and current draw. >> >> >> >> Our very own web site, thank you Stu, has all the info you need to >> determine wire size. Remember distance is the return journey, not just one >> way. See: >> >> >> >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/doityourself/wiring/wiring.htm >> >> Rich >> >> >> On Mar 23, 2014, at 14:36, Chuck S <cscheaf...@comcast.net> wrote: >> >> David, >> >> Each application may require a different kind of wire. The Monitor wire >> is probably small current flow, 16 gauge or smaller like lampcord. The >> solar panel probably requires heavier wire, # 4 or larger like jumper >> cables? I'd follow the manufacturer's recs and buy that type, a little >> longer than estimated. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Joel >> 301 541 8551 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > David Knecht, Ph.D. > Professor and Head of Core Microscopy Facility > Department of Molecular and Cell Biology > U-3125 > 91 N. Eagleville Rd. > University of Connecticut > Storrs, CT 06269 > 860-486-2200 > 860-486-4331 (fax) > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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