I am looking a building a box with 3 or 4 Marine Grade Lighter. One to run my RoadPro appliances. What gauge wire should I use?
1580370
Of course the bigger the better. It's been awhile since I wired mine but if I remember correctly you are limited by the size of the connector you are attaching the wire to. I believe a used automotive wire from autozone approximately 20 gauge, maybe smaller. The bigger the number the smaller the wire.
1580371
It's been awhile but I think I used 14 awg. But I would think 16 14 or 12 would be ok
1839456
I am using a heavy gauge wire( 12 gauge ) It is heavy, but it ill supply sufficient electricity to the mower and the motor will not burn out. There are a few manufacturers listed on the Amazon site. I am personally using the cords manufactured by " US Wire and Cable" BUT that is strictly my preference since I am also using those same cords for my snow blower. Hope this helps
596077
Should be #18 gauge. Here is the link to the spec sheet: http://www.elkayusa.com/cps/rde/xbcr/elkay/01-110G_ELU%28H%292816.pdf
1352309
0 Gauge wire should be used!That is what is ran to my Brutus.At the very least a deep cycle battery (fast discharge) should be used!My total system wattage is 5400& I use 0 to each amplifer!The more voltage the better!!!Don't Skimp Out!
650655
I use a relatively low gauge but am out of town so can't say accurately. Mine is NOT the heavy "round" wire.
1742124
#6 wire will work fine. You can always go up on wire size, just not go to small. The lugs on that unit will work with #6.
1243303
Personally I would use 18 gauge wire, your load is less than 3 amps. 18 Ga wire is over engineered for the load and it has mechanical strength.
179397
probably 20 or 24 gauge wires but I didn't use the cigarette connector. I used a 12 gauge wire and run it directly to the battery and used a 20A fuse.
1563685
Here, check this out. 8 gauge and 4 gauge are correct, depending on the distance the amplifier is from the battery. The closer it will be, the less resistance created, thus you can use smaller wire. Also, like others said, the terminals are 8ga on the amp, but you can also use adapters to go from 4ga wire to 8ga terminals. Stinger makes some nice terminals like this that I am using on my setup.http://www.crutchfield.com/S-81IQYmtv6S3/learn/learningcenter/car/cable_gauge_chart.html
1565944
most systems at 12 volt use 10 amps or less of power. Therefore, 16 to 18 guage wire should work just fine.
1243323
I put it on a dedicated 20 amp circuit with 12/3. That meets code in our area of Missouri. If you had an exceptionally long run you may want to consider a heavier gauge.
1923628
I used 12 gauge wire from Advance auto as I already had enough on hand. Since the pump itself has smaller 16 gauge lead wires on it that is a little overkill . The pump does not draw much current (amps ) so 14 gauge wire would work safely as well. Do not use the smaller 22 /24 gauge speaker wire or such crap like the moron that previously owned my boat as it is unsafe and not suitable.
227795
I use the Lincoln 0.35 wire, it's a good all around type of wire and it's inexpensive.
1710102
should be 16 gauge, see link, http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/amps-wire-gauge-d_730.html, but i believe the warranty will be void if you alter the cables, check the warranty statement.
1872829
I use a lot of 16 thru 12 ga. wire depending on current draw. Connectors are available very heavy current to the lighter stuff, i.e., 22 ga. Do a search and see. de K0xxx
1074524
I would get a 4 gauge wireing kit, brand doesn't really matter as long as it's good quality and is a true 4 guage kit. It would probably cost around 30-40$
2129482
For a log lighter the mixture valve will probably work. I used it with a grill and found it very difficult to control reliably.