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Thanks! Here is my revised method based on your feedback: Wire a rheostat in series to the wire to be tested. Attach this circuit to 12V constant voltage LED driver. Use a multimeter with a thermocouple to monitor the temperature of the wire. Use a second multimeter to measure the current...

Not a school question, this a proposal for an actual experiment. It seems I should be using a much lower voltage. Is windadct correct in implying that resistive heating is not effected by voltage, only current?

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Will my described method allow me to achieve my objective? If so, could you recommend a rheostat that is rated for at least 20A @120VAC that will work for my application? If not, could you describe an alternate method? Objective: Determine the ampacity of various wires at 120VAC Method: Wire a...

Hello, my name is Harris. I studied welding engineering (a super specialized sect of materials science engineering) at The Ohio State University. I've worked in the lighting industry for the past few years. I currently work for FLOS. I took some EE classes in college and I have a (very) basic...