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Thread: LED Lights - What Gage of Wire?
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05-18-2011, 02:22 PM #1
LED Lights - What Gage of Wire?
Can anyone tell me what gage of wire they used for their cupholder (superflux) and speaker ring led lights? 16 gage?
Thanks in advance.2011 President's Trophy - Check
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2007 Outback V
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05-18-2011, 02:28 PM #2
I think I used 16awg because it is what I had a lot of. They draw next to no current, I wouldn't be too worried about what gauge you use. Whatever is cheap and handy.
2013 Outback V
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05-18-2011, 03:10 PM #3
I recently installed some color changing LEDs in a sailboat and I got away with wiring them with 4-conductor phone wire. I probably went too small, but it seems to have not lost any intensity.
18 ga is the smallest wire allowed for general use for new boat construction, so I would think that if you choise that as a smallest size you would be okay.
Phil
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05-18-2011, 03:12 PM #4
Thanks guys!
2011 President's Trophy - Check
2011 Western Confernece Champs - Check
2011 Stanley Cup Champs - Not so Much....
2007 Outback V
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05-18-2011, 04:37 PM #5
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05-18-2011, 05:28 PM #6
Yeah, I'm thinking 16ga is overkill? I'm running pretty thin to all my leds - maybe 22ga and never a problem with heat or anything.
So when is this "old enough to know better" supposed to kick in?
2001 MobiusV - Slightly Modified...
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05-18-2011, 06:00 PM #7
22 gauge is fine, that's all mine are as well. With an average 4ma draw it's nothing. BUT for longevity of the wire and abrasion resistence I would go with Phils recommend and run 18ga or the 4 conductor phone.
2007 Mobius LSV