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Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2000 07:32:19 -0700
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From: "Mike S. Reinath" <mreinath@mail.arc.nasa.gov>
Subject: Wire Size for 60A
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I'm trying to select the proper AWG size for a 60A current, assuming 
a single wire. If I use the dc_awg wiring worksheet from the LML 
attachments, submitted by Scott Dahlgren, I get 8 AWG (for continuous 
60A). If I look in the Aero-Electric Connection wire table, which 
allows a 35 deg. C temp. rise for a single wire, 8 AWG wire is good 
only for 40A. That seems to me to be a significant discrepancy. I'd 
like to use the 8 AWG wire to save weight, but how hot is it going to 
get at 60A? Anyone have a comment? Thanks.

Mike Reinath
360 Std. Build MKII
N3602M
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