[NSRCA-discussion] Electrical Help

[Ronald Van Putte]

Obviously you speak from experience.

Ron

On Oct 23, 2013, at 12:47 PM, Keith Hoard wrote:

> And you can't push with a rope.  
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Oct 23, 2013, at 12:16, "Patrick Harris" <harris7148 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> The formula for voltage drop is: Voltage Drop = I times R
>> 
>> I = current in Amps
>> R = Resistance of the conductor in Ohms
>> 
>> So for any given length of wire, the resistance will increase as the size of the conductor deceases and the voltage will drop for any given level of draw (amps). 
>> 
>> In other words in your case, lets say you put a load on the circuit of a given length that draws x amount of amps, you will see a voltage drop as the conductor size reduces (resistance increases). 
>> 
>> As the formula is stated, if you have no "current" draw, you will have no voltage drop, but why would you have a circuit if you didn't put a load on it?  In other words the voltage will drop.
>> 
>> This will calculate it for you.
>> 
>> http://www.calculator.net/voltage-drop-calculator.html
>> 
>> 
>> On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 3:42 AM, Del R <drykert2 at rochester.rr.com> wrote:
>> Ron .. I think you are referring to current or amperage.. Voltage won't show a drop.. 14 gauge is a no no.. except for lighting basically.. Low current drain.
>>  
>>     Del
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Ron Hansen
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>> Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 10:35 PM
>> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Electrical Help
>> 
>> For a 120 VAC system, can anyone tell me what the voltage drop will be over a give length of 10 gauge, 12 gauge and 14 gauge copper wiring?
>> 
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>> Thanks
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Ron
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