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Old 01-17-2013, 07:26 PM   #1
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Default What size wire do i need to use???

I am going to be installing a 12 volt Cigarette/Power Outlet on a 36 volt 1996 ezgo dcs... What size wire would be good to use on the install?? Thanks in advance..
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Old 01-17-2013, 08:29 PM   #2
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Default Re: What size wire do i need to use???

What are you hoping to power through the accessory outlet? In most cases 18 gauge should be fine. Make certain you know what the outlet itself is rated at so it too can meet your needs. 18 gauge covers you quite well up into the 15 amp and 3-10' of wire range. This is likely more capacity than you would need for a cig outlet. YMMV :)

See the third table here for some further guidance: http://www.rbeelectronics.com/wtable.htm

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Old 01-17-2013, 08:58 PM   #3
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thanks for the input... I will only be charging a gps and/or cell phone from the power outlet... will 18 still be ok or something a bit larger???
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Old 01-17-2013, 09:18 PM   #4
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I'd probably go with 18. Seems it will more than suit your needs.

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Old 01-17-2013, 09:21 PM   #5
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Default Re: What size wire do i need to use???

If in doubt use 14ga then you can use it for more and be safe
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Old 01-17-2013, 09:45 PM   #6
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Default Re: What size wire do i need to use???

I used 14g when I installed my outlet and haven't had any problems at all
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Old 01-17-2013, 09:45 PM   #7
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Be sure to fuse the line accordingly.
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Old 01-17-2013, 09:54 PM   #8
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I will be going with 14.. and installing an inline fuse... yuou all are great... thanks to all for the input...
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what size fuse should i install?
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Old 01-29-2013, 09:00 PM   #10
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what size fuse should i install?
The job of the inline fuse is to protect the wiring, not the device. The fuse should be rated to carry as many amps as the wire is safely capable of carrying. Use a 10 amp fuse on 14 gauge wire and you will be well inside the safety zone.
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