0

I'm still fairly new to Arduino projects, and am only just now getting into building circuits where I want to cut and place my own hookup wire instead of using the precut jumper wires. I inherited some supplies from a friend who abandoned the hobby, and about half of the wire he gave me is 22awg and the other half is 26awg. All of it is solid core copper. Is it ok to mix wire gauges like this in the same circuit/project?

Improve this question

1 Answer 1

Reset to default
1

Assuming you won't ever put more current through it than the 26AWG wire can handle, you'll be safe.

Improve this answer
2
  • Thanks. Any tips on where to get reliable info on what 26AWG copper (for example) can handle? In searching just now, I found charts & answers that indicate everything from .3 to 6 amps.
    – Gregir
    Commented Mar 1, 2015 at 5:06
  • 1
    It depends on how warm you can let the wire get. I wouldn't let it get above 75degC total, so assuming 20degC ambient, that's a 55K rise. You plug that and the wire gauge into a calculator, and it will spit out the maximum allowable current.
    – Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams
    Commented Mar 1, 2015 at 5:16

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our privacy policy.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.