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  1. wfojonny

    Simple question, wires in parallel. How much current gain? If any?

    In theory, and in practice. I am running 110 AC current through some number 12 wire. Number twelve is not adequate. I can easily double up on the wires. Run two number 12 wires in parallel. Same gauge, same length. Question, what does this gain me? Does this double my load carrying capacity...

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