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Wire Gauge Sizes: What You Need To Know
Electrical wires need to be insulated with a plastic or rubber coating, and the AWG number does not include ... you'll use 22 ...
Thicker wire carries more current because it has less electrical resistance over a given length. Typical household wiring is AWG 12 or 14. Telephone wire is usually AWG 22, 24, or 26. Outside of North ...