can these be used for wiring 16 thru 22 ga. for a large train lay-out?
1190279
Sure. I'm using them with 18ga. Be careful not to over tighten the screws when you mount it; I split the plastic.
1190280
It would all depend on the amps that the train layout would need. Keep in mind this is only rated at 25 amps, and because the plastic is very thin you wouldn't want to exceed the 25 amps rating. On the other hand if the train layout is not going to be pulling over 25 amps then it should be fine.
1190281
Yes that gauge wire should be no problem. These were actually larger than I was expecting.
1190282
I bought these to use on my Garden Railroad. They did the job. I use 12 ga. wire with spade terminals and yes these would work with the wire you are asking about.
576085
Sorry I don't know how big those are. I don't know if they would fit through the wires or not.
1629075
No- for a 20a circuit requires #12 romex. Then you have to take into consideration how far your running the wire. There could be a voltage drop.
1932469
I think it depends on the gauge of wire that you use. the larger the wire the better.
2195415
12 gauge too large and too expensive. Unless your speakers will be placed > than 50 ft from setup then 16 gauge is the way to go.
2199038
Yes you should be able, I believe the system recommends not to exceed more than two 16ft strips join together.
1112113
They were designed for 30 to 40 amps according to the manufacture. I think you are thinking like house wire that is AC. With DC if I remember correctly you can run 30amp through 16 gauge for approximately 5 feet. But longer distance require lower gauge. 10 gauge is.good for a run of 20 feet. But I agree thicker the wire the better.
1902813
Yes they can be extended. I believe they were 16ga? I have used 16 gauge stranded wire for up to about 8 feet without any issues. Of course you shouldn't extend the wires too far if youre maxing out the transformers. I installed 4 of these in gas station signs about 2 to 3 months ago and havent had any issues as of yet...
411958
You would be fine to use 12 and 10 gauge wire, the 10 gauge would help you on the longer runs
2098650
I used 18 and 16 wire size. I didn't like the screws that are used to hold the wire. Not well made. I use this for my Kayak battery to run my fish finder.
411959
you don't have to use the same gauge wire in each terminal. 10 gauge will work fine.
411960
you don't have to use the same gauge wire in each terminal.10 gauge will work fine.
1597012
I had to use 16 gauge because I had to feed four sets of wire through a very narrow space....speakers sound great. If you can use thicker, you should.
2018575
They will hold onto 26 ga wire. But you need to have space on either side of the wire to place them around the wire.
1963755
Not sure. I only used them in the 16.4 ft they gave. It only had black and red wires for hookup to battery. I didn't see any way to connect another strip.
1058836
I actually used 16 gauge wire. I think 14 would work; it would depend on whether 14 will fit in the speaker wire recepticles. No problem at all with the 16 gauge.
540593
Hey Steve, These will work on the 1920 switches. Please note limitations: 550M, Multimode and LC cable. Mike from AndoverCG