alan smith wrote: > OK...given 16AWG can handle up to around 12A, but for short runs...talking > a foot or so, isnt there a "stub wiring" rule that you can actually run > more current thru it? Not that its a good idea, but im limited on some > connectors to 16 awg....and might need 15-18A thru it Sure, you can physically do it -- it isn't hard to calculate the voltage drop and the temperature rise, and make sure they stay within your specs. However, when you say "rule", if you mean officially, as in the NEC, then the answer is "no". The code specifies a minimum wire size for a given level of current. Your only option is to use larger wire if you don't like the voltage drop on a long run. I think the best you could do would be to find a crimp-on terminal that consists of a straight pin whose diameter is smaller than the wire itself. -- Dave Tweed -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist