Monday, 17 March 2014

Why shouldnt electrical wire smaller in diameter than the original be used to make a repair?

Why shouldnt electrical wire smaller in diameter than the original be used to make a repair?
If you use a smaller diameter wire you would be raising the resistance. The skinnier the wire, the harder it is for the electricity to flow through, causing it to heat up and if it heats up enough it could melt through the insulation and cause a short circuit.

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