Just purchased 3 foot &amp; 15 foot AmazonBasics cables. The 15 foot cable is much thicker and hard to bend. Is this normal? Different guage wire?
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Usually, the longer the cable the bigger the gauge wiring to help ensure a better signal and possibly the more shielding it has to protect it from electro magnetic interference (emi). That said, usually a signal doesn't degrade, at least enough to notice, at 15 vs 3 feet. But hey, bigger is better. Hopefully you didn't need a super playable cable. As for normal, it's up to the manufacture at that short of a distance to up the gauge. Hope that helps you.
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Before you consider putting anything in excess of 20 amps through this cord, you should measure the resistance of its wires. Are they really 10 gauge? I measured my cord and got 170 milliohms for the hot/neutral and 270 milliohms for the ground connector along the full 100' length using the three outlet version of this 10/3 cable (http://www.amazon.com/Contractor-Grade-Foot-Extension-Cord/dp/B000BMFWC8), indicating that its fictional 10/3 really means 12/2 for the hot/neutral (with either 19/25 (more likely) or 16/30 (less likely) stranding) and 14 AWG for the ground! The reason I bothered to measure is because it was way too thin and light to be a true 10/3 cable, so I decided to verify, something all of the five star reviewers of this cable haven't bothered to do. Think about it, can a true 10/3 well insulated copper extension cord that is 100 feet long weigh only 18 lbs? Answer: No! There is a reason why this cord has NEMA 5-15 connectors on it and is officially rated 1875 W/15 A - 12 gauge wiring is used for hot/neutral and an appalling 14 gauge for ground.
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Hello Aaron, I have two QC15s and decided to buy one of these cables for each ( ussualy I keep one QC for my international travels and another in our beach house). The cable is very good and works perfectly well. Just dont worry - I had no problems at all.
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As my purchase was 3 foot spares, AWG was not that important. If I read the question correct, and you are using a 50 foot cable thru Keystone connectors ?? AWG is very important. DB loss will be felt, thru connector and length of cable. Remember you get what you pay for. The larger AWGthe better the signal;
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14 gauge is really better. I used 14 gauge and it works great. The longer wire runs should use bigger wire like 14.
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There is a whole lot of variance in this answer. I'd like to know as well, since I'm looking for a longer cable.
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This is what I used for my 50 foot run from the Satellite Receiver to the kitchen TV, BlueRigger High Speed HDMI Cable - 50 Feet - CL3 Rated for In-wall Installation - Supports 3D and Audio Return [Latest HDMI version] the 50 foot in wall rated cable has 26 AWG conductors. I have not had a single issue with the cable in the 18 months I've been using it. I also have it connected with keystone jacks at each location. I hope this helps. BTW I really do like the quality of these Blue Rigger cables. I recommend them to anyone looking for quality cables. This is what I used for my 50 foot run from the Satellite Receiver to the kitchen TV, BlueRigger High Speed HDMI Cable - 50 Feet - CL3 Rated for In-wall Installation - Supports 3D and Audio Return [Latest HDMI version] the 50 foot in wall rated cable has 26 AWG conductors. I have not had a single issue with the cable in the 18 months I've been using it. I also have it connected with keystone jacks at each location. I hope this helps. BTW I really do like the quality of these Blue Rigger cables. I recommend them to anyone looking for... » Read More This is what I used for my 50 foot run from the Satellite Receiver to the kitchen TV, BlueRigger High Speed HDMI Cable - 50 Feet - CL3 Rated for In-wall Installation - Supports 3D and Audio Return [Latest HDMI version] the 50 foot in wall rated cable has 26 AWG conductors. I have not had a single issue with the cable in the 18 months I've been using it. I also have it connected with keystone jacks at each location. I hope this helps. BTW I really do like the quality of these Blue Rigger cables. I recommend them to anyone looking for quality cables. « Show Less
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According to their web site, the standard series of cable (this one) is 30 AWG (http://bluerigger.com/ProductDetail.aspx?id=1&catid;=1&prodid;=1). Their CL3 in-wall series (also available on Amazon) isn't much more expensive, and use larger 28 AWG wire. The Ultra series uses 32 AWG wire.
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The cable is very flexible. It looks like about 3/16" in diameter. I have had no problems with my cable.
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Sure ... I didn't get in Amazon but niceeshop(TM) 12 Gauge 1M Silicone Wire - Fine Strand,12 AWG,Black And RedBE aware that I did use this as example that Amazon have wires, didn't observe the amount you will need or other stuff like, terminals or relay.
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The technical drawing in the pictures shows 18/3 AWG (that means 18 guage, 3 conductors, American Wire Guage). However, that does not mean that is what will actually be in the package when you receive it. Most computer power cords are 18/3 AWG, but some are 16/3 AWG and you will occasionally find some 14/3 AWG. If what other people are receiving is 16/3, and the seller is saying 16/3, even if his UL information is inaccurate, then it is likely they are actually shipping these in the 16/3 variety.
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Roberta,Over a really long wire you might (like 1000 feet) but the difference between a 6 ft and 15 ft cable is negligible. There is no real difference in quality.
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I actually measured the cable. (Is it really possible that the company is sending out different length cables?) The length of the cable itself is exactly 15" (plus the two connector ends). This is NOT an 18" cable as the term is generally applied to extension cords or cables. I returned it and ordered a longer cable.
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Maybe this will help:AmazonBasics USB 2.0 Extension Cable 2-Pack - A-Male to A-Female - 3.3 Feet (1 Meter)or this:Cable Matters SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Type A to Micro-B Cable in Black 3 Feet
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My item 95836 has two wires from the socket and a plastic coupling to connect to the low voltage line. My low voltage lines are 14 and 16 gauge but they only 2 wire each. Are you using a different source cable that has a ground wire ??
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It's thicker and somewhat more rigid, sharp 90 degree bends will not be possible. Ok if you can incorporate larger bends into cable runs should be fine. This cable is pretty tough stuff.
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I also purchased a 150' cable and they worked perfect for me. What more would you want, to pay more. I think they are great. I used the cables I purchased, I used them on a 8 channel Bunker Hill system. Make sure the connections are comparable. To answer your question, I don,t know, but they worked for me. James