I'm not sure that we allow $10 words like "ameliorate" on this
list...particularly on Fridays!!!
Michael S
On Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 1:29 PM, Hap Polk <happolk at cox.net> wrote:
> Kees,
> I agree. Conservatively rating the wiring lowers resistance drop, runs at
> lower temperature, gives stronger connections, is more vibration resistant
> (if not soldered), and better absorbs mechanical damage. There are three
> reasons to use smaller gauge wiring, cost, weight, and rarely, space.
> Aircraft wiring uses smaller gauges for a given load than automobile
> practice. Aircraft wire uses thinner higher temperature rated insulation
> and
> the copper wire is tin washed, lowering connection resistance. These
> features somewhat ameliorate the higher voltage drop aircraft practice
> accepts.
> Hap Polk
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Oudesluys [mailto:coudesluijs at chello.nl]
> Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 10:00 PM
> To: Hap Polk
> Cc: 'Richard Ewald'; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] BN2 80/100 W bulbs on the PL700 tripod
> headlights....
>
> Solid advise, however I prefer to use ca. 2X (or more) thicker gauge wires
> than necessary to minimize resistance and thus heat build up, just to be on
> the safe side.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
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