Notification 506 - Wire Size Thicker than 0.55 mm not Recommended

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Wire sizes larger than0.55 mm are not recommended as they have higher AC losses (due to skin effect)  and are difficult to wind and terminate.

• Use multiple strands (filar) of thinner gauge wires in parallel.

• Use a foil winding instead.