UTP cable: diameter? Imax?

[autir]

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  (    ) of current.

What is your opinion regarding all this?

 

[autir]

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.

 

[autir]

Something less expensive?
Do you have it in copper?  ;D

 

[autir]

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"?

 

[hat3m]

thankis for this information

 

[Staigen1]

Hi there

Chassis wiring is probably lengths of less than 3 feet (to be on the conservative side).