Mike Howell, PE
EASA Technical Support Specialist

EASA recommends using the lead wire specified by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) whenever possible. If not available, some guidance is provided in section 6 of the EASA Technical Manual and an online calculator is available at easa.com/calculators to determine a minimum recommended size based on temperature rating, expected current, number of leads and type of connection. This article will describe the calculator’s function. It’s important to note that there is no one right answer in this process when the original information is unknown. When selecting a lead wire, the following topics should be considered.

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