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DC circuits and switch loops

Unfortunately, these traditional colors have just been phased out (no longer permitted under our Regs. for new work since 4/1/06). The new version is this: [Linked Image]

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I have a feeling that the reduced GEC would be an issue. Is it available with a full-sized earth?

No. Only the smallest 1.0 sq. mm size (used primarily for lighting circuits) has an earth the same size as the other conductors.

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The T&E's conductors appears to be slightly smaller in diameter than the #12s. But still larger than #14. Like a #13

2.5 sq. mm is just a tiny fraction smaller than #13.

Click here for AWG/metric conversion chart