As I was moving some things around in my dk cabinet, the power wires at the back switch got moved (going to the transformer), and cracked at the solder joint at the switch. I wanted to resolder it, but the wires seemed really fragile and thin and got me to thinking about replacing them.
I see a lot of thin wires in cabinets (16 or 18 gauge) used for going from switches to transformers, or to power marquee lights, or to interlock switches. These seem like low gauge, low voltage DC wires that should only be carrying light loads.
When I go to any hardware stores and look for smaller gauge wires, they are all low voltage rated. The only high voltage cabling I can find is lamp cord, or 14 gauge or higher for use in home wiring. Even 16 gauge thermostat wire is not rated for 120vac.
What do you all use when repairing or replacing wires that will have normal ac current through them?
I see a lot of thin wires in cabinets (16 or 18 gauge) used for going from switches to transformers, or to power marquee lights, or to interlock switches. These seem like low gauge, low voltage DC wires that should only be carrying light loads.
When I go to any hardware stores and look for smaller gauge wires, they are all low voltage rated. The only high voltage cabling I can find is lamp cord, or 14 gauge or higher for use in home wiring. Even 16 gauge thermostat wire is not rated for 120vac.
What do you all use when repairing or replacing wires that will have normal ac current through them?


