Ordering some silicone wire for repairs when needed for my fleet of PS2/3 engines. The wire at the motors is quite small and very flexible.This is the wire i was thinking off...22ga, too small? Color variety? Recommendations?
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22 is fine, that is what is used OEM.
GGG..thank u..silcone wire easy to route and work with. I have redone wiring at trucks which requires flexibility.
Would it be a good idea to "beef" up the 22 gauge wire to maybe 20 gauge? Or is this a bad idea?
It won't hurt anything, but 22ga is plenty for the job.
The strand count and jacket material is also relevant to ampacity.
"The strand count and jacket material is also relevant to ampacity."
I have never heard that the insulation material affects the ampacity. Can you provide a link to a discussion on this subject?
I have always been taught (assuming a non-RF application...from, say, DC to 60 Hz, at least) that the number of strands is irrelevant as long as the gauge is constant.
Could you please explain this assertion? Any links to science that will bear this out? Thank you.
The strand count is only significant because most motors move in operation, so having a larger strand count makes the wire more flexible and less likely to break in normal usage. Most manufacturers use a superflex type wire for diesel motors for that reason.
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