general wiring
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Topic: general wiring
Posted By: sonoma 03
Subject: general wiring
Date Posted: January 01, 2015 at 7:21 PM
Can I go smaller to bigger gauge when wiring or is it bigger to smaller?I am uncertain about this. getting ready to install fog lights on gmc sonoma.
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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: January 01, 2015 at 8:39 PM
Is there an amperage or wattage rating on the lights? If so, what info do you have? How many lights?
I do not understand your question. As long as the smallest piece of wire in the circuit can handle the current drawn by the lamps you will be fine.
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: January 05, 2015 at 11:49 AM
Total light draw, 2 lamps, 10-15 amps, as long as your wiring is rated at that or above you're OK.
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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
Posted By: oldspark
Date Posted: January 05, 2015 at 2:34 PM
You can always go bigger gauge (fatter copper/conductor).
It's like water & pipes...
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