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<blockquote data-quote="IN4STRUCTURE" data-source="post: 7798568" data-attributes="member: 642604">always remember a couple of things when dealing with wire.&nbsp; CCA (copper Clad Aluminum) and OFC (oxygen free Copper) are way different. CCA wire dosn&#039;t hold the same specs that OFC dose. Copper is a great conductor. Aluminum is a lesser of the two. CCA, a mix of sometimes more metals will not hold as much current and will produce alot more heat on the insulation, in stressed conditions. Not to say CCA is a bad decision, but u need to know the facts about all wire you purchase. Reading an american standard wire quage chart will help figure out OFC copper but CCA is a little trickey and u need to get info from the manufacturing company to know if their perticualr cable will meet your current demands!Ga (guage size) is another factor. Wire that is to small will gather more resistance which equals heat. Nothing to my knowlage electronic wise likes heat! to reduce resistance in cable a bigger wire is always in favor. You might change amps that need more current, or add more accessories which can add to the demand.This is very true. Devices requiring current only take what they need or can get. under guaging wire is a potential hazord which could lead to regular fuse changing small carpet fire, or even worse the destruction of a loved product. I am a big fan of overwiring for future use, knowing what I have put in will last a long time.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="IN4STRUCTURE, post: 7798568, member: 642604"] always remember a couple of things when dealing with wire. CCA (copper Clad Aluminum) and OFC (oxygen free Copper) are way different. CCA wire dosn't hold the same specs that OFC dose. Copper is a great conductor. Aluminum is a lesser of the two. CCA, a mix of sometimes more metals will not hold as much current and will produce alot more heat on the insulation, in stressed conditions. Not to say CCA is a bad decision, but u need to know the facts about all wire you purchase. Reading an american standard wire quage chart will help figure out OFC copper but CCA is a little trickey and u need to get info from the manufacturing company to know if their perticualr cable will meet your current demands! Ga (guage size) is another factor. Wire that is to small will gather more resistance which equals heat. Nothing to my knowlage electronic wise likes heat! to reduce resistance in cable a bigger wire is always in favor. You might change amps that need more current, or add more accessories which can add to the demand. This is very true. Devices requiring current only take what they need or can get. under guaging wire is a potential hazord which could lead to regular fuse changing small carpet fire, or even worse the destruction of a loved product. I am a big fan of overwiring for future use, knowing what I have put in will last a long time. [/QUOTE]

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