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The normal cable ratings assume that the wire can adequately diapersdisperse heat generated in the cable due to the current flowing.

If you coil it up and use close to the maximum rating then it stands a good chance of melting the plastic insulation and then causing a short.

Overheated cable on drum

The normal cable ratings assume that the wire can adequately diapers heat generated in the cable due to the current flowing.

If you coil it up and use close to the maximum rating then it stands a good chance of melting the plastic insulation and then causing a short.

Overheated cable on drum

The normal cable ratings assume that the wire can adequately disperse heat generated in the cable due to the current flowing.

If you coil it up and use close to the maximum rating then it stands a good chance of melting the plastic insulation and then causing a short.

Overheated cable on drum

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Kevin White
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  • 81

The normal cable ratings assume that the wire can adequately diapers heat generated in the cable due to the current flowing.

If you coil it up and use close to the maximum rating then it stands a good chance of melting the plastic insulation and then causing a short.

Overheated cable on drum