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Babbling Farker
I'm getting ready to run some of the 12v wiring in the new trailer and just want to make sure I'm doing everything right:
First up, a dedicated line to a 12v outlet that this will be plugged into: http://www.firecraft.com/product/bbq-guru-12-volt-dc-vehichle-adaptor-cord/low-dollar-accessoies
I don't see an amperage on there, so I'm not sure what gauge wire to use. Assuming the distance from the panel to the outlet is about 12', what gauge wire should I use?
2nd, I bought two of these flood lights: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CKIHT1S/ref=pe_385040_30332200_pe_309540_26725410_item"]Amazon.com: 2 × 27W 4" Square Flood Beam 60 degree LED Work Light Lamp Off Road High Power ATV Jeep 4x4 Tractor Truck Light: Automotive@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51FAnlaViBL.@@AMEPARAM@@51FAnlaViBL[/ame],
Each light says it's 2 amps at 12v. Assuming the same 12' distance to the fixture, this chart says I need 14 gauge wire. Is that correct?
Lastly, is it better to upsize than gauge than downsize? So for example, if I buy a roll of 10 gauge and use it for everything, will that be OK (assuming all of my lights are LED)?
Thanks for any help!
First up, a dedicated line to a 12v outlet that this will be plugged into: http://www.firecraft.com/product/bbq-guru-12-volt-dc-vehichle-adaptor-cord/low-dollar-accessoies
I don't see an amperage on there, so I'm not sure what gauge wire to use. Assuming the distance from the panel to the outlet is about 12', what gauge wire should I use?
2nd, I bought two of these flood lights: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CKIHT1S/ref=pe_385040_30332200_pe_309540_26725410_item"]Amazon.com: 2 × 27W 4" Square Flood Beam 60 degree LED Work Light Lamp Off Road High Power ATV Jeep 4x4 Tractor Truck Light: Automotive@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51FAnlaViBL.@@AMEPARAM@@51FAnlaViBL[/ame],
Each light says it's 2 amps at 12v. Assuming the same 12' distance to the fixture, this chart says I need 14 gauge wire. Is that correct?
Lastly, is it better to upsize than gauge than downsize? So for example, if I buy a roll of 10 gauge and use it for everything, will that be OK (assuming all of my lights are LED)?
Thanks for any help!