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Re: 18/2 fixture wire

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I believe it's Article 406 of the NEC that discusses fixture wire...and, if my memory is correct, #18 is good for 6 amps.

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18/2 fixture wire	sparkync	07/24/06 11:08 PM
Re: 18/2 fixture wire	renosteinke	07/24/06 11:35 PM
Re: 18/2 fixture wire	sparkync	07/24/06 11:45 PM

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