what gauge of wire should be used for completing the install?
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If you plan on putting these lights outdoor, you should absolutely leverage your landscape lights if you have them. Its way easier and cheaper than to use the standard 120V transformer. Your landscape transformer outputs 12V AC. You need 12V DC for the LED. I recommend you get one of these to get the conversion done. It is a very small device so makes it easier to hide. 1/3 the cost of buying the transformers and a timer to control it (or worst, trying to find an outlet for the transformer). You can get it from Amazon. 72W Outdoor Waterproof Low Voltage Landscape LED Power Supply Converter/Rectifier, Input 12V AC to Output 12V DC A demo is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJzarYlOnPc? If you plan on putting these lights outdoor, you should absolutely leverage your landscape lights if you have them. Its way easier and cheaper than to use the standard 120V transformer. Your landscape transformer outputs 12V AC. You need 12V DC for the LED. I recommend you get one of these to get the conversion done. It is a very small device so makes it easier to hide. 1/3 the cost of buying the transformers and a timer to control it (or worst, trying to find an outlet for the transformer). You can get it from Amazon. 72W Outdoor... » Read More If you plan on putting these lights outdoor, you should absolutely leverage your landscape lights if you have them. Its way easier and cheaper than to use the standard 120V transformer. Your landscape transformer outputs 12V AC. You need 12V DC for the LED. I recommend you get one of these to get the conversion done. It is a very small device so makes it easier to hide. 1/3 the cost of buying the transformers and a timer to control it (or worst, trying to find an outlet for the transformer). You can get it from Amazon. 72W Outdoor Waterproof Low Voltage Landscape LED Power Supply Converter/Rectifier, Input 12V AC to Output 12V DC A demo is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJzarYlOnPc? « Show Less
1110030
I think 16 guage is the biggest wire it recommends. I would get something more heavy duty.
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.
918690
Any wire that is of the same gauge or bigger will work. All you have to do is cut it and then put in more wire, just make sure you have each wire matching since there is 4 different ones.
2098144
18 gauge wire is what we used and it works just perfect. Hope this helps you with your decision.
2135256
I used 10AWG (PTFE insulated), but essentially, that depends on what terminals you have available. The ones included are probably best with 12AWG or smaller
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.
653955
Hard wire, I believe. Test before you install to make sure this works. Mine was damaged.
756657
You would choose the typical electrical slide on connectors coded RED and BLACK would be typical. Choose a good GAUGE of wire not too thin. If you are powering your running lights on the bike it should not make any difference on the gauge of wire that you choose.
1652529
I would hard wire for this application with a wall switch at house level. Not sure you need 12 gauge wire. I believe 14 will work.
308540
I used standard 16 gauge wire. Note if distance is more than 50 feet you should use 12 gauge for better sound.
1842437
Hi,We used 16 gauge wire. It works fine for us. Not sure that's the proper gauge but that's what we've used on all our fence chargers.
650655
I use a relatively low gauge but am out of town so can't say accurately. Mine is NOT the heavy "round" wire.
1500023
I would recommend using 12 gauge wire to minimize resistive loss which could effect how the regulator on the back of the panel functions. This wire is too stiff and heavy for direct connection to the panel, so I recommend adding a foot of 18 gauge wire to the panel end of the 12 gauge wire.
1684080
I basically use 24 and 26 gauge wire. The tools should be fine with larger gauge, but I would suggest getting a more heavy duty cutter for larger gauge.
1036049
16 0r 18 gauge copper wire cables should be used. Buy a 100 foot roll, that should be enough.
2067248
What you need is a current indicator. They are inductive, meaning you just lay it on the wire without actually hooking it up. For a permanent installation, your most reliable option would be the old technology analog gauges with the needle. Just make sure you buy one with the capacity to measure your maximum output. These little gauges are good for light loads and questionable accuracy, but heavy duty use is not for these wimpy little things... :)