Originally Posted by DazC
Originally Posted by THE RADMAN
what i dont understand is that you can buy 17.5 amp 28strand x0.30mm and 25 amp which is 28 strand x0.30mm,how come one is higher rated when they both seem identical?
The reason is that the thin wall cable can dissipate heat into the atmosphere quicker than the standard thick wall cable. It stays cooler at a higher current draw than the thick wall equivelent.
that makes sense then, cheers
