In message <ca5c7dd4.bcf25%[email protected]>, dated Mon, 1 
Aug 2011, Ken Javor <[email protected]> writes:

>Understood that the wire insulation type might be covered by safety 
>standards,

PVC is allowed but safety standards are now allowing 'equivalent 
performance materials that are more ecologically acceptable.

>but as to wire gauge and ampacity, what issue is there besides 
>potential drop down the cable and short circuit current?

Flexibility! The user will not thank you for a cable on which you can 
support the product in cantilever mode!
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