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The value of high voltage is based on level of a spark produced and the level of a shock given. The standard numerical range in the US is any voltage over 600 The value of high voltage is based on level of a spark produced and the level of a shock given. The standard numerical range in the US is any voltage over 600V.

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How many volts does 12-2 wire carry?

12-2 wire typically carries 120 volts in residential settings and 240 volts in certain appliances or systems that require higher voltage.


How many watts can 110 wire carry?

The first thing we have to do is clarify between the two items. 120 volt wire rating is an insulation rating of the wire. Like wire with ratings of 300 volts, 600 volts and 1000 volts these are the highest allowable voltages that can be applied. A wire that is rated for 300 volts is good for 120 volts, 240 volts and 277 volts. At test research facilities, equipment is tested to destruction. The label that is given to wire as a result of the tests is the highest safest voltages that can be applied to that particular wire. So when you see a wire that has a label stating that it is rated for 300 volts it means that any voltage under and up to 300 volts is safe to apply. The ability of a wire to carry current (amps) is related to the size of the wire. Now, watts is the product of amps x volts. To answer this question, assuming the supply voltage is 110 volts, an amperage needs to be stated as per the formula above.


Can you run a 60 watt light bulb on a 300 volt wire?

If your light bulb voltage rating is under 300 volts then yes it can use 300 volt wire. The voltage rating of the wire is the maximum voltage that the wire can safely carry. The three common insulation groups is 300 volts, 600 volts and 1000 volts.


Can a 125 volt cable power a 120 volt piece of equipment?

The first thing we have to do is clarify the question. A cable rating of 125 volts is an insulation rating of the wire. Like wire with ratings of 300 volts, 600 volts and 1000 volts these are the highest allowable voltages that can be applied. A wire that is rated for 300 volts is good for 120 volts, 240 volts and 277 volts. At test research facilities, equipment is tested to destruction. The label that is given to wire as a result of the tests is the highest safest voltages that can be applied to that particular wire. So when you see a wire that has a label stating that it is rated for 300 volts it means that any voltage under and up to 300 volts is safe to apply. So to answer the question yes, the 125 volt insulation rating on the cable can be used to supply a source of 120 volts to a 120 volt rated piece of equipment.


What is 30 gauge wire used for?

A #30 gauge wire is very thin. This small a wire is usually used in magnetic coil production. Many turns to create a coil will produce a strong magnetic field when a voltage is applied to the coil. It is about this size of wire that is used in older motor vehicle spark plug coils. The coil is a transformer that has 12 volts DC applied to it and when the field collapses due to the breaker points opening induces a high secondary voltage, up to 20,000 volts, in to the many, many turns of the fine wire of the coil.

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Is there a voltage carrying limit of wire?

Yes it depends on many variables such as what the wire is made of the size of the wire whether the wire is a multi strand wire. What governs the amount of voltage a wire can carry is the insulation that is wrapped around the wire. Like wire with ratings of 300 volts, 600 volts and 1000 volts these are the highest allowable voltages that can be applied. A wire that is rated for 300 volts is good for 120 volts, 240 volts and 277 volts. At test research facilities, insulation is tested to destruction. The label that is given to the wire insulation as a result of the tests is the highest safest voltages that can be applied to that particular type.


How many volts a 2.00mm wire can have a maximum load?

The voltage that a wire can have suppressed upon it is governed by the rating of the insulation that surrounds the wire. Common insulation voltages are 300, 600 and 1000 volts.


How many volts does 12-2 wire carry?

12-2 wire typically carries 120 volts in residential settings and 240 volts in certain appliances or systems that require higher voltage.


What is high tension cable?

cable that has high tension meaning high voltage.High Tension cable manufacturing technology is complete with heavy duty machines for wire drawing and conductor making, laying up, armouring , sheathing and packing.


Why and how does insulation depend on voltage?

Where you find wire insulation with ratings of 300 volts, 600 volts and 1000 volts, these are the highest allowable voltages that can be applied. A wire that is rated for 300 volts is good for 120 volts, 240 volts and 277 volts. At test research facilities, insulation on a wire is tested to destruction. The label that is given to wire's insulation, as a result of the tests, is the highest safest voltages that can be applied to that particular wire. So when you see a wire that has a label stating that it is rated for 300 volts it means that any voltage under and up to 300 volts is safe to apply.


How many volts will 4 gauge wire handle?

the gauge of the wire determines how much amperage a wire can carry the insulation determines how much voltage the wire can handle


How many watts can 110 wire carry?

The first thing we have to do is clarify between the two items. 120 volt wire rating is an insulation rating of the wire. Like wire with ratings of 300 volts, 600 volts and 1000 volts these are the highest allowable voltages that can be applied. A wire that is rated for 300 volts is good for 120 volts, 240 volts and 277 volts. At test research facilities, equipment is tested to destruction. The label that is given to wire as a result of the tests is the highest safest voltages that can be applied to that particular wire. So when you see a wire that has a label stating that it is rated for 300 volts it means that any voltage under and up to 300 volts is safe to apply. The ability of a wire to carry current (amps) is related to the size of the wire. Now, watts is the product of amps x volts. To answer this question, assuming the supply voltage is 110 volts, an amperage needs to be stated as per the formula above.


What is the best wire to use for an electric fence?

The best wire to use for an electric fence is typically high-tensile steel wire. It is durable, conductive, and can withstand tension without breaking.


How many amps is 2 gauge wire 12 volts DC good for?

5000 watts


How do you add a neutral wire for 220 volts?

Standard wiring for 220 volts which is also referred to as 240 volts, commonly has four wires. One is red, one is black, one is white and one is a bare copper wire. The red and black wire carry 120 volts each, the white wire in usually your neutral which hooks up to your ground along with the bare wire.


Can you run a 60 watt light bulb on a 300 volt wire?

If your light bulb voltage rating is under 300 volts then yes it can use 300 volt wire. The voltage rating of the wire is the maximum voltage that the wire can safely carry. The three common insulation groups is 300 volts, 600 volts and 1000 volts.


Where are the spark plugs in a 2005 grand prix?

Follow the high tension wire to the plug, which is deeply recessed into the head.