-=> rickman wrote to All on 04-05-17 17:07 <=-

 ri> That is another smart thing the UK does.  In the US circuits are
 ri> typically 15 amps which can safely be carried over 16 gauge wire.  So
 ri> every device that plugs into an AC outlet uses 16 gauge wire even if it
 ri> only draws less than an amp.

US code for house wiring is 14 gauge for 15a circuits and 12 gauge for 20a
service. Distance is also a factor in determining both wire gauge and service
amps (600ft for 14/3 [15a] and 800ft for 12/3 [20a]). 


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