Useful Resources for DIY Solar

Ampacity Ratings for Insulated Conductors NEC 2007

ampacity ratings for insulated conductors
ampacity ratings for insulated conductors
Welding cables rated at 105°C insulation temperature

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Temperature Correction Factor for wires

Ambient temperature correction factors for ampacity wires
Ambient temperature correction factors for ampacity wires

GHI Solar Irradiance in North-America

GHI solar irradiance north america
GHI solar irradiance north america

Wire selection for DC

Gauge to mm²

16 1.5mm²
14 2.5mm²
12 4.0mm²
10 6.0mm²
8 10mm²
6 16mm²
4 25mm²
2 35mm²
1 50mm²
1/0 55mm²
2/0 70mm²
3/0 95mm²
4/0 120mm²

Voltage drop calculator