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10 gage vs 12 gage for power

Discussion in 'Electronics' started by Jim Swanson, Feb 9, 2013.

  1. Jim Swanson

    Jim Swanson Member

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    I'm replacing the PDB and would like to use 10gage wire for main power. Currently, the wire is 12 gage but slightly battle-scared. Is there a problem using 10gage?...it's all I have.

    Thanks,

    JIm
     
    #1 Jim Swanson, Feb 9, 2013
  2. Howard Dapp

    Howard Dapp Active Member

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    No issues with 10ga. 10 gauge wire is the standard for batt to distro. I'm running 10ga and it sometimes gets warm on heavy loads. Heck If I can find a quality flexible 8ga silicone insulated wire I'd be using that as my batt to distro wire.
     
    #2 Howard Dapp, Feb 9, 2013
  3. Sam Slape

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    I have used 8awg on mine
     
    #3 Sam Slape, Feb 9, 2013
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