How Many Amps Can Wire Handle in Mobile, Marine & Off-Grid Electrical Systems?

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Did you know that wire rated for 120 amps may only handle 40 amps depending on where and how it’s installed? Clearing up the confusion on the max amps a wire can carry is exactly what I’m going to teach you here in lesson #4 of this Wire Basics chapter of the EXPLORIST.life academy. #WireBasics #EXPLORISTlife #ElectricalWiring #Amperage #WireInstallation This is episode 3.4 in our Wire Basics Playlist in the EXPLORIST.life Academy. *➤Blog Post & QUIZ:* https://explorist.life/max-amps-a-wire-can-handle/ Be sure to write your score in the comments so we can see how you did! 🙋‍♂️ *Visit https://academy.EXPLORIST.life to experience every lesson, ad-free.* Follow along with a lesson plan, quizzes, and chat with other members. In the academy, you don't have to wait until every Sunday to watch the videos and read the articles; they will simply be published once we are finished. *➤ Join the EXPLORIST.life Academy:* https://academy.explorist.life *➤ Shop the EXPLORIST.life Store:* https://shop.explorist.life *➤ Shop Batteries: Use Code 'explorist' at checkout for $50 off per battery:* http://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=explorist_bb67 Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful with planning and installing your DIY Camper: FULL ELECTRICAL INSTALLS: ➤50A 5th Wheel RV - Full Electrical Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PavRWuOax1M&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TUU8FUc6LE38TBkdSLjdw_5&index=8 ➤30A Class C Motorhome - Full Electrical Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fmL1RfmZJk&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TUU8FUc6LE38TBkdSLjdw_5&index=1 ➤ 30A Travel Trailer - Full Electrical Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM_8s4cTjWA&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=1 ➤ Truck Camper - Full Electrical Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcDYiYgUCzg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=6 ➤ Ford Transit Camper Van Electrical Install: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5q7_4FH4LQ&t=2874s&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3&t=1897s ➤ DIY Sprinter Camper Van Electrical Install - Full Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01F4QDVJUq0&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3&t=1897s ➤ Binge the Transit Van Build: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVfA4XCYJBkzfUXunSON1zX 00:00 Introduction 01:15 How Many Amps Can a Wire Handle? 03:54 Real World Advice 04:54 Wire Ampacities of AC Circuits 06:01 How many amps can Romex handle? 08:34 Final Thoughts