what is awg wire used for
Number 14 AWG copper wire is an American electrical conductor. It was the most common wire size for normal residential use. However, the current National Electric Code requirement is for 12 AWG. AWG is an acronym for American Wire Gage, also known as Brown & Sharp Wire Gage. It was created in 1857 and is used to describe the ampacity of non ferrous, electric conductors.