will i mess it up if i use 10 guage power wire for one day?
2065522
i wouldnt personally use 10 gauge for an amp of this size, but if your run isnt more than 5-8 feet and only for a day it wont kill it
1637298
It shouldn't be a problem. I did one connection from main 10A to the add 3A and haven't had any problem, the 3A is going to resist only 3A if the load goes over 3A the fuse will burn out before damage de device. If you go from 20A main to 10A add your device connected to the 10A add shouldn't consume more then 10A.
77209
not a problem. take the ends of your power cord and attach them to a power point plug. KEEP TRACK OF + & -!
411958
You would be fine to use 12 and 10 gauge wire, the 10 gauge would help you on the longer runs
2098649
I used the connector to power my boat downriggers which I placed a 10 gauge wire for the connectors with no problems. Just set the set-screws in tight on the wire. Using the setup for ~4 months now with no issues on the connections. Hope this helps
1799129
For power I would use 4 guage. And of course the same or larger for a ground. For a 1200watt amp 4 will suffice. Or you could always go wit the big 3 upgrade. All 0. Let it hit!! Lol.
1926274
build the cables from 10-3 wire and use plug that comes with unit or buy better ones at homedepot
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.
1802165
I have the same setup with 45 watts of solar panels. I'm using 12 gauge wire, although 10 gauge will fit. No problems with 12 gauge here.
1459273
yah 14 to 15 dont even try to use it with anything less than a 12 guage wire and 50ft extension cord. if you have anything else on that circuit it will just pop the circuit
1119391
I'am not an electrician but, from what little I do know, that might be too far, even with heavy ga. wire. I would ask a professional electrician to be safe and prevent damage to your machine.
1565944
most systems at 12 volt use 10 amps or less of power. Therefore, 16 to 18 guage wire should work just fine.
619875
don't know why but if you want to use something like more than 700watt i recommended you use both of them, because 1 wire might get hot and burn, i just dont know why they don't give 4 gauge wire with this unite.
1887589
If you don't know this basic information, don't do it! You could be killed if you do it all wrong. Seek an electrician first.
4498
I don't think that would be a problem. You would just have to cut the wire (which would void the warranty) and splice similar wire. Do not use longer wire than necessary as voltage drops over length and that might affect the operation. Once you have done that test it to see if it still works OK. If not then remove the additional wire. You do have to be careful to make sure you connect the proper wires (colors) and not accidentally switch them.
128757
You are OK as long as you don't exceed 15 amps. Why don't you do the math using ohms law and save yourself all the effort of plugging and unplugging? Each item will have a decal that defines the power it requires to operate. http://www.ohmslawcalculator.com/ohms_law_calculator.php
1147207
Sure. You should not have a problem. The unit itself is 2 amps, so you are in business using the powerline universal adapter.