12awg or 14awg

[LP11211]

what is the difference between 12awg and 14awg? and what would be best for 10.5 tc?

[pro4nut]

AWG = american wire guage

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_wire_gauge

lower the number the higher the diameter.

either one is suitable for the application, the quality and type of solder and connectors you use is far more important

[ray carey]

Ive used both. Didnt notice any difference with power or with 14 getting any warmer. I personly prefer the 14 as its smaller and more flexable. I have an SX3 and its realy tight for space. So I will recomend the 14. Goodluck.

[westie]

Ive used both same as ray and noticed no difference, you could always get 13awg

[Steven Forster]

just out of interest but what is the UK equivalent to 12 or 14 awg ???

cheers

[MattW]

2.5mm is around 13AWG, 4mm would be around 11AWG.

[AmiSMB]

I had an esc wired with 14awg and found that the power delivery was a little lacking and the wires got warm. Changed to 12awg wire and the acceleration/punch was much better and the wires alot cooler. This was just a test in 2wd. I have seen in the past drivers using thinner wire in 2wd as this is yet another aid in taming down the acceleration on the motors.