plastic wire gauge - mm

[gazdkw82]

Iv Defo seen somewhere a credit card sized piece of plastic with cut outs to offer conductors up to

 

[Toneyz]

Most of the cable has its size printed along its length now

 

[gazdkw82]

New cable does but I see old cable all the time with no size info

 

[Toneyz]

New cable does but I see old cable all the time with no size info

how are you going to tell with a sheathed cable only by sight and that's the most common way

 

[gazdkw82]

By taking it out from the accessory/termination point and using the end bare copper available

 

[Toneyz]

what size of cables are you referring to ?

 

[gazdkw82]

Well nothing specific but I struggle to tell 4mm from 6mm or 1.5mm to 2.5mm. Just thought I'd would be a useful thing to have just to be absolutely sure. Especially if I'm doing calculations because it would make a massive difference

 

[Toneyz]

I think you need to try to get to know by sight the different cable sizes perhaps use the plastic guide for a safety net just to confirm, if not you will get too reliant on it.I know what you mean regarding different sizes as some cables have thicker insulation than others.

 

[Andy78]

Well nothing specific but I struggle to tell 4mm from 6mm or 1.5mm to 2.5mm. Just thought I'd would be a useful thing to have just to be absolutely sure. Especially if I'm doing calculations because it would make a massive difference

Get yourself some offcuts, eye crimp one end, and make up a key ring of samples to help you through your training.

 

[static zap]

using the end bare copper available

I like the fact you want it in plastic !
..or even fiberglass

 

[onions1066]

I bought this set. Really useful