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I always check stuff like this with new appliances, but I guess there's some people who don't....

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Sorry, but we don't use wire diameter. We use cross section.

  • 18AWG = 0.8mm²
  • 16AWG = 1.3mm²
  • 14AWG = 2.1mm²
  • 12AWG = 3.3mm²