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Why do I need 18 guage wire for feeder's?
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18 gauge? Is that all? I'm using 12 gauge bare copper ground wire for my bus. Using bare wire is much easier to just solder directly to, without having to strip insulation off every few feet. <br /> <br />[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by Don Gibson</i> <br /><br />Why do I need 18 guage wire for feeder's? <br /> <br />I am running short duration 12 volt's @ 1.5 amp's (max) and with only 3"-4" short run's to the Buss, WHY won't 22 guage do as well? It's easier to work with. <br /> <br />It also fit's through solder eyelet's of mini toggle's, relay's, etc. <br />[/quote]
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