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Need help here with wire code reading « on: March 24, 2008, 05:12:25 PM » Author: TudorWhiz
I am trying to replace and rewire the streetlight display I have.....The wires I have is kinda too thin.....the orignal wire that was for the wall outlet to the display was waaaay too small, it was AWG 18/3 wire......too small....I was searching for a good size wire, found a nice wire, but its European and I need help knowing the coding of the wire and what it is equivalent  to....anyone can help?
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Re: Need help here with wire code reading « Reply #1 on: March 26, 2008, 03:52:29 AM » Author: lite_lover
I'm not sure if I can help...what is the coding on the wire?
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Re: Need help here with wire code reading « Reply #2 on: March 26, 2008, 10:08:22 AM » Author: dp
Usually european (well UK as I know) have something like: "3x0.75mm2" which means that there is 3 cores, usually live, neutral and earth, and the 0.75mm2 means the conductor is 0.75mm2. For lighting etc, I use at least 1mm2.

You also get 3G0.75mm2 which is just the same as the above.  ;)
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Re: Need help here with wire code reading « Reply #3 on: March 26, 2008, 01:45:40 PM » Author: SeanB~1
If it is single cores, then the size will be embossed onto the sheath of each core, either 1.0mm (5A rating) 1.5mm (10A) or 2.5mm (20A). If a cable then the outer sheath has the embossed code. You will find in a cord there are 3 or more inner conductors. If 2 core then only for a double insulated item ( no earth/ ground wire).

Colours are simple, Green/yellow is earth( in US ground), red or brown is line ( US hot) and black or blue is neutral( USA common). If multicore there may be additional cores of white, yellow, or numbered black cores. If there are 7 cores, with a white that is thicker, then that is an automotive trailer cable, and is not rated for connection to the mains, voltage rating is 60V only.
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Re: Need help here with wire code reading « Reply #4 on: March 26, 2008, 06:31:53 PM » Author: lite_lover
Similar recommended wire sizes would be:      1.63mm = 14 AWG
                                                                        2.05mm = 12 AWG
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