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eCar™ · 05-16-2004, 11:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by e_z_street

16A is enough to power a small industrial hydraulic motor. I just replaced a switch that was rated for 16A and the thing was burnt up to a crisp. Just make sure you keep the thing cool or you may need to break out the fire extinguisher.

Extremely small motor, I guess.

My best guess from the pic is 14AWG wire. That should be adequate for 16A@12VDC.

05-16-2004, 11:51 AM	#9
eCar™ Maximum Bitrate Join Date: May 2003 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 810	Quote: Originally Posted by e_z_street 16A is enough to power a small industrial hydraulic motor. I just replaced a switch that was rated for 16A and the thing was burnt up to a crisp. Just make sure you keep the thing cool or you may need to break out the fire extinguisher. Extremely small motor, I guess. My best guess from the pic is 14AWG wire. That should be adequate for 16A@12VDC.