Anyone know the difference between 22 gauge and 20 gauge? Does this number mean anything? Which is better; the higher the gauge the better?
1735456
I just read in Consumer Reports that the thickness of steel made no difference in their tests, so a higher number (thinner) may be a better buy. The CR report is here: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/home-garden/home-improvement/sinks/kitchen-sink-ratings/ratings-overview.htm
1735457
20 gauge is thicker diameter metal than 22 gauge and therefore better. I would venture to say that 20 gauge is pretty much average (standard) in the sink business. If you go with 18 gauge, you will be getting a better product at probably higher cost.
1735458
Lower is thicker I think. This one is a lot thicker than the one I had before.
1953716
In Inches the 16 Gauge stainless is .0625", which converts to 1.5. This is 25% thicker than 18 gauge stainless. Stainless Steel gauge vs Aluminum gauge vs non stainless steel gauge is all different.According to Kraus, their 16 Gauge product is listed as 1.5MM
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14 ga. is actually larger than 18 ga. It's an inverse sizing system, where the smaller the number is, the larger the wire actually is. So when they say "minimum or 14 gauge" they mean...14, 12, 10, 8, etc. Always follow these recommendations, but don't listen to advise from people who think you something to gain by using ultra-thick wire like 4 gauge. This is just taking things to a ridiculous extreme, where you are just wasting money on something that will make zero difference.
1232641
It was nice and tight for the 12 gauge, but the difference (.73 " Vs .66") may be two loose for your 16 gauge, I would contact MFG., and see what they recommend. they
2030954
Yes , 16 gauge is fine. The spec's state it is good for 14 guage (which is larger wire) as well.
600728
The main difference is holding power, discreteness, and availability. The 21 ga will hold better, but it will make a more noticeable hole. Also I've seen 23 ga on more store shelves. Both are good options, so I hope that helps.
1997697
18 gauge. Don't know why people answer with guesses. It's like guessing a fuse is 15 amps when it's really only 8 amps. Huge difference between 14 gauge and 18 gauge.
2074326
The Surefire website makes no distinction between 12 & 20 gauge models: http://www.surefire.com/618lmg.html Note also that the unit comes with a fore end removal tool. No need to buy one separately.
1160895
In comparing the gauges, I think the only difference is that the V27 has stops at every 5 degrees, with stops at 22-1/2 degrees. I chose the V100 because of the stops at every degree as well as at 22-12 degrees (but not at 22 or 23 degrees). Both appear to be well made; the V27 appears to be more a bit more rugged, but less versatile. If I was to do it over, I'd probably buy the V27 because it will do most of the cuts I do.
2019563
.22 is slower but hits a lot harder. You will need to fire hundreds of rounds to break in the rifle & temperature has an impact on groupings.i.e. sighting in the rifle @ 80 degrees F will not yield the same group as shooting when it's 40 degrees F.
919727
I use them with 24 all the time, and I cut 22 gauge for a friend's coil. No problem, and I highly doubt the clippers would have any trouble with 20 gauge.
1537372
I have not used it in a 20gauge but the design is the same. My 12 gauge version works wonderful.It also allows you to flip it down to fire multiple rounds.
1698799
The gauge shows two things, and they move together. One has a * 2 * 4 * 6 (etc) scale, the other has little bars that measure each 10 pounds of pressure. The first bar corresponds to 20, then there's the number 30, then two more bars, then the number 60, etc. The needle on the gauge, when I tried it just now, begins to move when I get more than 20 lbs. of pressure into the tube. The "2" on the numeric scale roughly corresponds to 35 lbs of pressure. Hope that's helpful
924915
12 gauge is only good for 20A 10 gauge is only rated for 30A. So you need much bigger wire
1844231
I am not aware that there are two different gauges?After checking their website it appears to be 7 Ga.
1398446
20 gauge is fine for short connections but I would use 16 or 18 for long runs. I used lamp cord (18 gauge) for about a ten foot run and it worked OK. If you use smaller wire for a long distance it will work but your light output will be diminished. For those who don't know - the smaller the wire the larger the gauge, so a 20 gauge wire is smaller than an 18 gauge wire. Think of electricity flowing through a wire like water flowing through a pipe - the bigger the pipe, the easier it is for water to flow through it.
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I have the unopened package and it does not give a gauge number. I compared them to a push pin ( plastic top like you use for bulletin boards ) and it looks like it is double gauge compared to this, so stronger. The point is sharp though so it will go in easily Hope this helps .