Do you have to use 12.5 gauge wire with this?
317652
Yes you do, it will not accept larger wire. If you have a different size wire, we offer these in other sizes, what size wire do you have?
1157990
It's pretty straight forward just keep in mind that you should use at least 10 gauge wires to connect unit to 12v battery,if you use wire less than that you could have a problem as with any of these units.
745310
12 gauge wire with barrel style socket will fit into weatherproof 14-16 connection?
1613978
Are the connecting wires of appropriate gauge? You need at least 14 gauge wire to supply power. I sized mine up to 12 gauge which is rated for 20 amps.
789649
No question is a dumb question. When in doubt, just ask, that is all. YES, you can tap into your existing 12 gauge wire without any problem. 12 gauge can carry lot of current, lot than you need for your 12 volt system and ,like you said, you are only at 52 watts -you can easily add more if you want. I am at 110 watts, no issues what so ever for the last 2 years. So relax and do what you want to do: add one more lights. Also look at your transformer, check it is designed for how many watts. They go anywhere from 50 watts to upward of 200 watts
2264122
Don't know why not. Its 12 gage wire. How many amps needed. will carry up to 20Amps. Need more go to #10 gage wire good up to 50 amps. THX Bill
909563
I can't say officially, but the metal is not too thin. I'd guess as much as a 12 AWG wire could handle would be fine. They're cheap enough you can just test one to failure and report your results.
857420
I connected it to 18 gauge, but I don't think there should be a problem connecting to 12 gauge
1848452
two prong is required, but you can use a 3-prong. Be sure to use a 12-gauge cable if over 100 feet. 14 gauge is OK under 100 feet. It is hard to find a 12 gauge cable with only 2 prongs.
882237
I doubt it. I used 12 AWG and it was very tight. You would probably have to trim the 8 AWG wire down to get it to work.
1963331
No, I have 12 gauge wire as well and it did not fit. I believe up to 16 gauge will fit in those stands.
1073412
Jack H. says it all in his response. For 50 ft length, 12 gauge is the minimum, 10 gauge wire would be better.
38317
I used 16 gage and my system sounds fine. The thicker the wire is, the better. But I think 16 gage is fine for most applications.
1689317
Use same gauge wire, 12-2 NM. This is what is required for a 20 amp breaker line.
2087794
Yes. You will need a 3/4 inch coupler and and any length of pipe. Actually I used 2 piped and 2 couplers and it was still sturdy at 12 feet
35588
For the 100A max input you would use a 4 gauge or 6 gauge for the input wire, but normally you would not be using that much load so you can use a smaller input wire to suit your loads that you require.
1486315
We use a 100 feet 14-gauge and there was no porplem at all. I'd say give it a try and if it doesn't work with your 12- gauge extension cords. Send it back for refund.