Low energy-draw fixtures like lights and bedroom outlets will use 14 American Wire Gauge (AWG) with 15 amp circuits. 12 AWG wire will be used with 20 amp circuits to provide a bit more power to ...

The best speaker wires come in various gauges; as the AWG (American Wire Gauge) number decreases, the size of the wire increases. For example, a 12 AWG wire is bigger than an 18 AWG wire.

Every extension cord has an American Wire Gauge (AWG) rating that describes how thick the wire is inside the insulation. Lower AWG actually indicates larger gauge; most extension cords range from ...

Audiophiles should always wish to minimize speaker cable resistance. Read on to learn why. lower gauge means less resistance and thicker wire... American wire gauge (AWG) is a system of numerical ...

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