Is 18G OK for shielded wiring?

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Is 18G OK for shielded wiring?

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I'm just wondering if using 18g wire for the shielded applications will be ok. Ie: sensor pick up etc.
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Yes - they carry very little power for signals so 18ga is overkill in itself. Image
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PSIG wrote:Yes - they carry very little power for signals so 18ga is overkill in itself. Image


Thanks :mrgreen:
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