what type and guage of low voltage wire does this use? As I need to extend the length and purchase more wire
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You can't extend the wire for these type of lights. You can run additonal wire from transformer to new run. I believe size of wire is 18 gauge
64843
My electrician used Coleman Cable 095136208 12/2 Low Voltage Lighting Cable. I purchased it through Amazon.
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Sorry I dont know the specifics but I had my contract install these, twice. He purchased extra low voltage wire so we could expand it and we added addt'l individual lights from the manufacturer from Home Depot to add to the system. So I know it can be done and according to him pretty simple. These have worked out really well for us.
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It's a multi strand 16 gauge. If u make ur own, it could be anything close. It's only routing 3v dc or less.
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Hi Janet, wire gauge is 16 AWG, comes with a 5 Amp fuse. but now I use it with one of 10 Amp. through it start to run a 120V power inverter 375W
1822777
Get a roll of plane old 12 or 14/2 stranded elec. wire. No need to go fancy doesn't buy you a thing. The bigger the gauge is always better.
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I would use no smaller than 16 gauge wire. You could go a low a 12 but this wire is thick and harder to hide. The thoughts have always been the smaller the gauge(thicker) the better .
1425077
No, you will need to extend the wire. I don't recall the exact length, but you'll need to add an extension.
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It comes w/ very cheap, low gauge wire......do yourself a favor get better gauge wire. That's all....
2235939
The previous answers are correct. Thermostat wire is what I used. A good hardware store or the big box stores will have it on a roll so you can order the length you need.
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Ideally, you should use a 200amp fuse if I understand your question correctly. Wiki American wire gauge for more info.. Hope this helps.
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I used standard 14 gauge house wire from the panel to the controller and from the controller to the battery. This is ok, because there isn't alot of amps (raw power) being pushed from the panel. With 12v systems, the more raw power (amps) being used, the thicker the wire needed. You can even use regular copper twist wire, just don't go smaller then the wire the panel uses.. which I think is either 14 or 16 gauge.
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No, you'll need more wire. It has a pigtail that's about a foot long or so, in 14ga wire. You will probably want more wire, and maybe fuses as well.
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Don't skimp on extension cords. Buy a good one and get a thick (low gage) one that matches their recommendation for the length of cord you plan to use.
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you can either get an extension cable to extend the small power wire; get an extension for your wire, which isn't supposed to be legal for prolonged/permanent use; or add a plug out there. cheapest is the first alternative, which is to buy the extension for the cable you need
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The simple answer is that it depends on the length. The longer the run, the larger wire should be used. If it is a few feet, there will likely be no discernible difference. It it is 100' probably the reading would be lower due to the voltage drop.
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The wire is labeled 18 gauge. I was expecting a thicker gauge as well. If there is any good news here, it is the better rated 600 V and 105 degree wire.
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Always use a larger gauge cord than needed. As others have stated, the increase in cable length increases resistance which lowers voltage. In order to compensate for the lower voltage, your motor will draw more current which in time will shorten the life of the motor.
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I would suggest a 4 guage wiring kit with a 80 amp fuse or higher. I use 4 guage without any heat issues.