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Cable Size and Current Capacity

- Always fully remove extension plugs from outlets before use and do not exceed their maximum load capacity. - Extension plugs should not be used for appliances like washing machines, fridges, ovens, etc. that draw higher power. - The document provides information on selecting the appropriate wire gauge based on the intended application and load in amps, such as 18-gauge for low-voltage lighting up to 10 amps and 4-gauge for heavy duty appliances over 60 amps.

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Cable Size and Current Capacity

- Always fully remove extension plugs from outlets before use and do not exceed their maximum load capacity. - Extension plugs should not be used for appliances like washing machines, fridges, ovens, etc. that draw higher power. - The document provides information on selecting the appropriate wire gauge based on the intended application and load in amps, such as 18-gauge for low-voltage lighting up to 10 amps and 4-gauge for heavy duty appliances over 60 amps.

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Extension Plug/Trailing Socket Safety

- Pull the cable out completely from the box before use
- Always watch the max load capacity of the extension plug
- Extension plugs are not suitable for the followings:
Washing machine, fridge, oven toaster, electrical oven, electrical kettle and most heating electrical
items.

CURRENT (AMPERE) = WATTAGE (W) / VOLTAGE (V)

23/016 - no of wires (23), thickness of wire (0.16 mm)

Cable Type Individual Cable Size Load Current Application


cable (CSA) Capacit Rating
(Thickness) y
23/0.16mm 0.39 mm 0.5 mm2 500W 3A Radio, computer, TV, AV
system

23/0076” 0.5 mm2 (2C) 6A Radio, computer, TV, AV


system

40/0.16mm 0.65 mm 0.75 mm2 1 kW 6A Lighting, small household


apliances
32/0.20mm 1.0 mm2 1 kW 10A Lighting, small household
apliances
40/0.193mm 1.00 mm2 (2C) 1 kW 11A Lighting, small household
40/0076” 1.17 mm2(2C) apliances

40/0.076mm 1.25 mm2 13A Household appliances,


power and lighting
70/0.076mm 1.5 mm2 16A Household appliances,
power and lighting
70/0.193mm 2.0 mm2 (3C) 5 kW 18A Plug point, water heater,
70/0076” air conditioner

40/0076”, 1.00 mm2 (2C)


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Choosing Electrical Wire


Size

You may determine the gauge based on the


helpful pointers below assigned according to Wire Use- Rated Ampacity:
o 18-gauge are used for low-voltage lighting and lamp cords in 10 amps
o 16-gauge are used for light-duty extension cords supporting 13 amps
o 14-gauge are usedfor light fixtures, lamps, lighting circuits with 15 amps
o 12-gauge are used in kitchen, bathroom, outdoor receptacles, and 120-volt air
conditioners supporting 20 amps
o 10-gauge are used in electric clothes dryers, 240-volt window air conditioners,
electric water heaters supporting 30 amps
o 6-gauge are used for cook tops and ranges carrying 40-50 amps
o 4-gauge are used for electric furnaces and large electric heaters protected at 60 amps

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