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Chug-A-Lug
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by Chug-A-Lug » Sat Nov 20, 2010 11:35 pm
Hi all.
Could anyone recomend what guage wire to use when installing headlights/sidelights ona Dexta?
Thanks, Sam
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Jerry Coles
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by Jerry Coles » Sun Nov 21, 2010 3:00 pm
The size of wires you get in a trailer lighting cable should give you a guide. Some lighting cables are thinner than others though so look around.
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Brian
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by Brian » Sun Nov 21, 2010 3:30 pm
14/030 is the standard wire for up to 10 amps, 28/030 is the one for up to 18 amps.
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