How are you getting 10awg wire to not have a Big energy drop over 14 feet?
1955406
When you are uncertain as the the true cable length and a 50 foot cable is really two 25 foot cables and you realize that energy loss happens every sunny day for years then the cost of 12 AWG vs 10 AWG becomes small.
1955407
No problem with energy loss. I have a 30 amp charge controller with a 145 watt SP. I have the same reading 5ft as I do at 50. Bigger wire is better but for my little system 10 ga works great.
1955408
I have five 100 watt panels now, wired together with MC4 split connectors and running 25 feet to my charge controller. My panels have a working voltage of 18.5V. That gives me 5.5 amp per panel in direct sun. In total I get 27 - 28 amps on a clear day. I have no problem with voltage drop but I am now max'd out on my 30 amp charge controller and the 10 guage wire. If you have a larger system than that you will need heavier wire, unless your panels operate at a higher voltage, wich would lower your amps. As long as you are under 30 amp this wire works great. I hope this helps.Dan
1955409
I have five 100 watt panels now, wired together with MC4 split connectors and running 25 feet to my charge controller. My panels have a working voltage of 18.5V. That gives me 5.5 amp per panel in direct sun. In total I get 27 - 28 amps on a clear day. I have no problem with voltage drop but I am now max'd out on my 30 amp charge controller and the 10 guage wire. If you have a larger system than that you will need heavier wire, unless your panels operate at a higher voltage, wich would lower your amps. As long as you are under 30 amp this wire works great. I hope this helps. Dan
637044
I contacted Garden Sun. They make a 16' extension they say works with this but I needed more so just bought some cheap outdoor wire and made my own. Solder your connections and heat shrink them.
1789632
Since it is a resistive element, good copper wire can be used. The longer the wire, or the smaller the wire, the higher it's resistance value. I don't recall the wire gauge I used, but for accuracy, I wouldn't recommend lower than 18AWG. Remember; the unit cannot be more than 200 feet from the thermostat.
127834
I strung light cable first, fed on two strings together with a weatherproof connector purchased at the same store and pulled it up. It worked great. Each light is only 11 watts so two strings is just over 1000 watts--not a problem for a 10 amp. breaker.
2228491
I would mount unit within 10 Ft max, I used a cobra wire kit. I used quality extension cords to get power where I needed it as it was a lot cheaper than purchasing 0 gauge wire.
1024319
As mentioned by others, drive in a ground rod and hook it to the negative terminal. We used a length of 1/2" hard copper tubing as the ground rod and used a commercial ground clamp to hook the wire to. Our ground rod is only driven in to a depth of 12" in clay soil and works fine. We anchor the positive wire to raised vegetable beds with plastic insulators purchased at a feed store. We have watched groundhogs do backflips when the wire was touched. Caution: Any leaves touched by the wire will be fried and continued contact will tend to shorten battery life. Also, be sure the light blinks when the unit is turned on. As mentioned by others, drive in a ground rod and hook it to the negative terminal. We used a length of 1/2" hard copper tubing as the ground rod and used a commercial ground clamp to hook the wire to. Our ground rod is only driven in to a depth of 12" in clay soil and works fine. We anchor the positive wire to raised vegetable beds with plastic insulators purchased at a feed store. We have watched groundhogs do backflips when the wire was touched. Caution: Any leaves touched by the wire will be fried and continued contact will tend to shorten battery life. Also, be sure the light... » Read More As mentioned by others, drive in a ground rod and hook it to the negative terminal. We used a length of 1/2" hard copper tubing as the ground rod and used a commercial ground clamp to hook the wire to. Our ground rod is only driven in to a depth of 12" in clay soil and works fine. We anchor the positive wire to raised vegetable beds with plastic insulators purchased at a feed store. We have watched groundhogs do backflips when the wire was touched. Caution: Any leaves touched by the wire will be fried and continued contact will tend to shorten battery life. Also, be sure the light blinks when the unit is turned on. « Show Less
2011590
What ever you like.these do not pull much amps. I have then on 14g wire with 10amp switch.
1997696
The extension is not 10 ga wire. It appears to be 14ga., but is designed for lower amperage loads than the 10ga. would be. I am unaware of any premade extension cable with 10ga. Better off to just go buy a roll of 10ga wire and put the ends on you need.
1083693
The wiring is unusually high gauge. I wouldn't run it above 15A which is more than enough for almost ALL 12V plug in items.
1325519
Theoretically number 14 wire with a 15 amp breaker would do.the job, but some local codes do not allow smaller than number 12 wire. I would use number 12 with a 20 amp breaker and nothing else on the circuit
1358004
I intend to use at least 500 feet. I don't think there is a limit, so long as the wire is thick enough for 7 ampere.
1063745
The wire size is not stamped or laser imprinted on the outside insulation jacket of the cable, my best guess is somwhere between 18 Awg and 22Awg. If you need to know exact you might want to get in touch with blue rigger. I do know that 50 foot runs are awful long and you need to consider signal loss as a possible issue, if you do have signal loss try using a signal booster. Thanks
328763
in reality it will hold 24amp output. DC current loses about 1amp per 10 foot. Watts/Volts=Amps The closer and heavier the wire is the best train of thought not saving money and buying lighter gauge.......
1872829
I use a lot of 16 thru 12 ga. wire depending on current draw. Connectors are available very heavy current to the lighter stuff, i.e., 22 ga. Do a search and see. de K0xxx
153923
hello Ed, wiring is depended on how many lights and how far. I use 12/2, because I am running up to 75 feet away, running about 15 lights.short distant would be fine for 14/2 wire. Brent
749834
Use TWO/2 Gauge wire and you'll be fine... better have your engine running though... 1500 watts will drain the battery very quickly.
932632
With out getting too technical 12 agw is best 14agw will do and pass on 16agw. For the tech stuff see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_wire_gaugeHope this helps.