offroad Lamp/light question...

[ree]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rodster:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ree:
But the gauge-amperage chart is good.
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Distance is a factor, too, yes?
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Yes. Distance is a factor. I think I've got a ref to a chart. Yes. Here it is.

Amps-Wire Gauge w/Distance for 12V DC circuit.

It's fine for circuits under 70A and only starts at 15ft. I think most circuits on an H2 are going to be under 25ft.

Unfortunately, I can't find a chart that starts at 1' and runs up to 25ft.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I take the approach, error on the side of the heavier gauge if you can bear the cost. It's safer. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I hear that. I had a definite case of overkill going when I wired my roof lights.

Hopefully VT won't have to pull new wires to drive his extra two lights. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Yes. This just burns away the time for someone like me who knows just enough to decide to do it on his own, but not enough that he doesn't have to research it for hours before pulling the trigger.