Cable Size

In the electrical world, is king. The lower the gauge number, the thicker the cable.

The result? The cord becomes a toaster element. It doesn't always trip the breaker (because the short isn't happening yet), but the rubber melts, the wires touch, and then the breaker trips—often too late. cable size

Here is the "household" standard for NM-B cable: In the electrical world, is king

If you are standing in the hardware store and you are unsure between two sizes, buy the thicker wire . The cost difference between 50 feet of 14 AWG and 12 AWG is usually less than $10. That $10 is cheap insurance against a house fire. In the electrical world