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    Is 18/2 Doorbell Wire Safe for Wiring 110v to SSR?

    Hey guys, thanks for the assistance. berkeman, I don't think I will need building inspectors to sign off on this project, but thanks for the advice. Averagesupernova, my thoughts are to make a power cord that plugs into the wall, which routes to a PID and has one wire tied to the...
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    Is 18/2 Doorbell Wire Safe for Wiring 110v to SSR?

    Thanks for the response Averagesupernova! I looked it up before I asked the question but the wire seemed too flimsy to me. I used the chart at http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm which rated 18 gage at 2.3 amps. If I'm using insulated solid copper core wire, how do I determine the proper gage?
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    Is 18/2 Doorbell Wire Safe for Wiring 110v to SSR?

    I'm new to projects requiring high voltage, but I need to wire 110v to an SSR controlling a device that pulls 2 amps and all I can find in my shop is some 18/2 doorbell wire. Is this safe to use?