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Univox Loop Amplifiers

Correct Wire Size for Univox Amplifiers

Below are the manufacturers suggested wire sizes for various sizes of loops for each of the Univox amplifiers. Wire size (gauge) is the standard American Wire Gauge—AWG. Numbers in brackets are the metric sizes in mm2.

Univox 2A
 

Loop Area (sq. ft.) Single Loop
AWG (mm2)
Double Loop
AWG (mm2)
up to 400 18   (0.8) 18   (0.8)

 

Univox PLS-100
 

Loop Area (sq. ft.) Single Loop
AWG (mm2)
Double Loop
AWG (mm2)
800 - 1830 12   (3.0) not recommended
540 - 800 14   (1.5) 14   (1.5)
375 - 540 16   (1.0) 16   (1.0)
less than 375 18   (0.8) 18   (0.8)



Univox PLS-300
 

Loop Area (sq. ft.) Single Loop
AWG (mm2)
Double Loop
AWG (mm2)
2150 - 3230 12   (3.0) not recommended
1610 - 2150 12   (3.0) 12   (3.0)
750 - 1610 not recommended 12   (2.5)
less than 750 not recommended 14   (1.5)



Univox PLS-700
 

Loop Area (sq. ft.) Single Loop
AWG (mm2)
Double Loop
AWG (mm2)
3230 - 7000 10   (5.0) not recommended
1610 - 3230 10   (4.0) 12   (2.5)
750 - 1610 not recommended 12   (2.5)
215 - 750 not recommended 12   (2.5)