autir Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Someone told me that each of the 8 clones of a standard cat.5 UTP cable is certified for a maximum current of 0.6 Amperes.In search of a copper wire able to withstand 1 Amp with ease (and be able to fit in a veroboard hole) I visited an electronics store. The salesman proposed that I use UTP, he said that it is 22 gauge and so can withstand up to 3 Amperes ( :o :o :o ) of current.What is your opinion regarding all this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autir Posted August 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Ok. Let me rephrase the question.I want a cable (single-clone copper wire would be better) which can support 1A (DC or RMS) and which can fit inside a veroboard-type hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autir Posted August 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Something less expensive?Do you have it in copper? ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autir Posted August 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Exactly what I needed! Thanks.Can you explain in plain English ;D what is the difference between "Maximum amps for chassis wiring" and "Maximum amps for power transmission"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hat3m Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 thankis for this information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staigen Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Hi thereChassis wiring is probably lengths of less than 3 feet (to be on the conservative side). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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