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What is the difference between light-duty (24 AWG) and heavy-duty (22 AWG) cables?

Zach Gilbert

Updated September 05, 2024 17:54

The difference between light-duty and heavy-duty cables is the gauge (AWG), which impacts the amount of electrical resistance. A 22 gauge cable has lower resistance than a 24 gauge cable, which means you can fire a higher number of igniters at set distances.

Please see Continuity Clarified for the total number of igniters you can fire at varying ranges and wire gauges.

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