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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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Default wire size?

I have my SG apart I added 2 more switches to the front switch panel.
What size wire to I need to run from the battery (+ POS +) to the switches?
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 06:40 PM
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Depends on your current draw.

What are you running and how much amperage does it draw?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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14 awg will handle 15 amps
16 awg will handle 10 amps
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 07:03 PM
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12 awg for 20 amps if going that high.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 08:11 PM
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if you are running wires up from the battery, wrap them in a conduit tubing or heat shrink tube to protect from chafing.

Put fuses inline too- at the battery end

If you are running low current draw devices you may be able to find power inside the fairing you can use

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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mkguitar
if you are running wires up from the battery, wrap them in a conduit tubing or heat shrink tube to protect from chafing.

Put fuses inline too- at the battery end

If you are running low current draw devices you may be able to find power inside the fairing you can use

mike
I agree
 
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