silver vs copper gauges

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So I am working with cables again. I have a question regarding the gauges needed between silver and copper cables. I am mixing copper and silver wire in my newest experimentations. I seem to remember from my cable lore that you can use a smaller gauge silver wire than copper because it is more conductive and has less resistance. So if you have a 24 gauge copper wire you can use a 28 gauge silver wire in the same place.

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Topic - silver vs copper gauges - Tuckers 16:10:30 08/16/21 (3)

RE: silver vs copper gauges - mbrierley 14:54:52 01/06/22 (0)

RE: silver vs copper gauges - 6bq5 22:17:11 08/17/21 (0)

RE: silver vs copper gauges - lokie 04:16:35 08/17/21 (0)

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