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Naden Owner replied to the thread A wiring question.

I've decided to go with 18 gage, especially since I forgot to add the LED courtesy lights which bump that total amps to 3/8 A.

May 21, 2025
Naden Owner replied to the thread A wiring question.

Amen Chief! I miss those days.

May 20, 2025
Naden Owner reacted to dwco5051's post in the thread A wiring question with Like.

I retired HTC, back when we still did everything from damage control to real shipfitting, still had AD's, AR's, and AS's, and SIMA's...

May 20, 2025
Naden Owner replied to the thread A wiring question.

I'm using the 14 ga for the fish finders and the bilge pump.

May 20, 2025
Naden Owner replied to the thread A wiring question.

HT1 retired actually

May 20, 2025
Naden Owner reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread A wiring question with Like.

ABYC recommends 18 gauge, minimum not for capacity, however for strength 22 gauge can easily run 5 amps thru them, however in a...

May 20, 2025
Naden Owner replied to the thread A wiring question.

I just realized that I forgot about the 4 courtesy lights I want to install. It bumps the total amps to a whopping 3/8 amp! While I...

May 19, 2025
Naden Owner replied to the thread A wiring question.

dwco... I've priced a 100' spool of 18ga marine grade, it's about $30 cheaper than the 14 ga I already bought, so yeah.

May 19, 2025
Naden Owner reacted to dwco5051's post in the thread A wiring question with Like.

I personally would go with the 18 gauge, won't kill the budget and the heavier connectors would be less likely to be damaged over the...

May 19, 2025
Naden Owner replied to the thread A wiring question.

I'll err on the side of caution and run 18 gage. Thanks for your help.

May 19, 2025
Naden Owner replied to the thread A wiring question.

I just did the math and all 3 light combined draw less than 1/4 amp. The longest run of wire will be the anchor light. Both wires will...

May 19, 2025
Naden Owner replied to the thread A wiring question.

Yes they are LEDs, all lights draw less than 1 amp. The navigation lights combined, draw just over 1/4 amp.

May 19, 2025
Naden Owner posted the thread A wiring question in Boat Topics and Questions (not engine topics).

I'm new to the forum and this is my first post. Thanks for letting me join. I'm doing a second (and hopefully better) restoration and...

May 19, 2025

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