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AMPERE

Jan 17, 2013, 02:08 AM

I am running a 14-2awg with a 12-2awg through the same bore in wooden studs in my home will this cause induction heating?

Thanks Ampere

tkrussell

Jan 17, 2013, 02:49 AM

Moved to Electrical Forum.

No. Induction heating is accomplished by a coil.Different size conductors are adjacent to each other in raceways often with no effect.