I've read that these plugs can accept 12-18 AWG wire; however, I'd like to know what you all have used/what is working best.
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I use 12 gauge on my fronts and 14 on my surrounds with no issues. The 12 gauge was a little difficult to get wrapped back around and then screw down, but I really don't know of any banana plug that would we easier, without going to the kind where they use a screw to fasten. This is the easier, cleaner look in my opinion!
990270
I've used them with 16 and 18 gauge wire. They work well with both, but I ended up using 16 gauge for my setup.
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Twelve AWG (Gauge) wire is rated at 20 amps. But there is length limits. The 100 feet plus whatever is in your house from the breaker box to the outlet that it's plugged into starts to get kind of long. Why risk it. Don't load it with more than 15 amps. Make sure the wire going to the outlet your plugging it into is also 12 AWG. If I may also add, if you are going to run an electric snow blower with this I would buy it soon. It's 12/7 and it could snow soon.
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The wire is pretty big I do not know if it is 12 awg or not.Ibeleave it is 10 awg sutiable for 30 amp fuse
690540
Depends on the guage, but I use Bi-Wire as well and could not use these because they were too narrow. I ended up buying a monster brand banana plug designed for larger guage.
1416863
Should work fine - I would suggest using minimum 18ga wire, especially if it's a long run. The combined current draw would be approx 4.5A which a lighter plug should easily handle.
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I want to split the line, so I can control the TV input from 2 different locations (not at the same time). The splitter I looked at here says to use minimum 26 AWG gauge wire cables, but everything I have looked at so far here is 28 AWG, which is smaller than recommended. So I am assuming, without further info, that these cables have 28 AWG wire in them. Please correct me if I am wrong about that!
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There is no way this is 18 AWG or 14 AWG wire. I measured it with a micrometer and it is around 0.52mm (24 AWG). It should not be used with more than 0.57 amps.
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It is defiantly not 20 awg or 18 awg, I would say about 24 or less. Wouldn't run more then an few amp through it transient. Maybe 1 amp constant.
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With out getting too technical 12 agw is best 14agw will do and pass on 16agw. For the tech stuff see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_wire_gaugeHope this helps.
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I used 12 awg stranded automotive wire on mine and it has not been a problem for me.
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I would recommend 4 gauge for the power wire just in case you decide to change your amplifier you will not have to go back and run over the wires. However this is not a very powerful amplifier and I strongly suggest putting the extra money and buying a better amplifier. What are the 12" subs are you going to use?
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No anything will work. Just depends on how hard your gonna push them. I would recommend getting a pack of the banana clips that are 20$. Saves alot of time and wear on your fingers. And if your gonna push them as hard as I do your gonna want 12 gauge wire. But no smaller than 16 over 200watts. .
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It's configured for USA 120v power applications...being 18 AWG limits it to 10 amps...and I wouldn't do that for long or if the cord gets too warm..
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I like Rapco 12AWG Cable with Speakon Neutrik NL2FC ends, but they also accept 1/4 inch TR phone plugs. Definitely 12AWG though. You can get cheaper brand cables, but you will be disappointed.
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12 awg is 12 gauge . It is thicker than 14 gauge ( I know.. That seems backwards. ). The 14 awg could get hot and cause fire etc if you use 100 ft. Longer cord means more resistance means more hear. Just Search it up 12 gauge extension in amazon search. I'd recommend one that is for cold weather so it will stay flexible
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16 awg is typically more than adequate. 14 gauge could be used for really long runs (over 100ft), or if you are pushing a lot of power to large front channels.
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hi I need smaller gauge (larger wire)do you have the conductors 18 awg?Thank you.