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DC Resistance /
1000ft
14
1.628 2.082 3.14
12
2.052 3.308 1.98
10
2.588 5.261 1.24
8
3.264 8.367 0.778
6
4.115 13.299 0.491
4
5.189 21.147 0.308
2
6.543 33.624 0.194
1
7.348 42.406 0.154
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8.525 53.482 0.122
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Inverter
Model #
Typical DC
Am
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1 to 3 feet
One Wa
3 to 5 ft
5 to 10 ft
One Wa
M2012 200 Amps 00 0000 0000
M2512 250 Amps 0000 0000 0000
M3012 300 Amps 0000 0000 0000
"Free air" is defined by the NEC as cabling that is not enclosed in conduit or a raceway. Cables
enclosed in raceways or conduits have substantially lower continuous current carrying ability due to
heating factors.