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Old Feb 5, 2008, 02:40 PM
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***CLOSED THREAD***aluminium wires in the cold
i need to know how much amperage i can run through a number 2gauge wire aluminium in temperatures under 20 degrees F
 
     

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Old Feb 5, 2008, 02:59 PM   #2  
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May I ask why?
 
 
     
 
 
Old Feb 5, 2008, 03:43 PM   #3  
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Good question, Are you talking, to code, or actual ability?
 
 
     
 
 
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I often is it below 20 degrees?
 
 
     
 
 
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ComEd does it all the time, just under 100 amps. Is this a science experiment or an electrical installation.

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# 2 Aluminum will take more than 100 amps if it is in free air.
 
 
     
 
 
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Good question, Are you talking, to code, or actual ability?
natural ability would be the answer iam looking for
 
 
     
 
 
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maximum amps on a number 2 gauge aluminium in 20F
maximum amperage
 
 
     
 
 
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According to home building code or according to the wire manufacturer?
 
 
     
 
 
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Asking the same question again will get you nowheres.

Why not answer the questions that have been asked?

Why are you asking?

What do you mean by "natural ability"?

Please answer these questions, and the questions asked by others so that you can get the proper accurate answer, or I will have no choice but to close this post.
 
 
     
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