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RE: How can a 10, 8, or 6 gauge power cord be safe?

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In Reply to: RE: How can a 10, 8, or 6 gauge power cord be safe? posted by skytag on June 24, 2008 at 07:24:53

Perhaps just over thinking things.....

If a breaker fails for some reason, what's the next line of defense? Would the wiring have to burn and short itself out before stopping the flow of electricity? A 6 gauge wire is not going to short out if more than 15 or 20 amps run through it.

marc g. - audiophile by day, music lover by night

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RE: How can a 10, 8, or 6 gauge power cord be safe? - skytag 19:57:19 06/27/08 (0)

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