Wire to ampere ratings are listed as either the American Wire Gauge (AWG) size of the wire or the metric equivalent, depending on the equipment being used and the geographical location. Amperage ratings for various wire sizes are critical for ensuring electrical devices operate as intended and are not safety risks, as the wrong size wire is a common cause of fried electronics and fires.
. Regardless of whether the application is in home or car audio or industrial wiring, the right size wiring is essential for the protection of those operating them and the components themselves. Two similar wire gauges may look identical but the only way to be sure is to match the wire type, length and size to the particular application.Wire amp ratings are pretty common, and there are actually several options available for online conversions and table formats that offer quick and easy to read references. The main things to keep in mind, even when using accurate charts, is that they are references only; each particular application may have its own building and safety codes, National Electrical Codes or even suggested modifications for efficiency or performance. The audio enthusiast that has unwittingly cooked an amplifier or repeatedly burned through expensive protective fuses understands how important the right size wire can be. Even with protective faults in the circuits, it does not take long for insulation to melt, sensitive components to overload and electronics to operate erratically.Some of the more functional and attractive wire size references on the Internet include the www.PowerStream.com website, which offers a quick reference chart, detailed information about the equations and an online calculator. For car audio enthusiasts, there are dozens of specialized options, such as the table and tips at www.HiFiSoundConnection.com, featuring an excellent table for wire length, size and amperage capacities commonly used in automotive audio systems. More reference links: http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/Shop/Control/fp/SFV/30046/view_page/Car-Audio-Wiring_Power-Wire_Speaker-Wire
