Best Guide for Wire 12V Automotive Wire Gauge Guide

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Topic: Best Guide for Wire 12V Automotive Wire Gauge Guide

Posted By: itolond
Subject: Best Guide for Wire 12V Automotive Wire Gauge Guide
Date Posted: February 06, 2019 at 10:16 AM

Hi Forum,

Been looking at a few sites to understand wire gauge better for a 4x4 wire loom project. there are a few variations. Most of the 4x4 is rated to 15A @ ~12v. from what i can see 14 gauge suits best...?

to confirm... the Fuse should be rated lower than the wire so in the case of a short the fuse breaks. Also, the fuse should be placed as close to 'supply(+)as possible?
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Posted By: the12volt
Date Posted: February 06, 2019 at 10:30 AM

Have a peek here: https://www.the12volt.com/wiring/recommended-car-stereo-wire-sizes.asp

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Posted By: itolond
Date Posted: February 06, 2019 at 10:47 AM

i am looking for generic wiring - not audio only

Posted By: the12volt
Date Posted: February 06, 2019 at 11:06 AM

That applies to generic wiring, not just audio.

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Posted By: the12volt
Date Posted: February 06, 2019 at 11:13 AM

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