[Rhodes22-list] Wire gauge.Question.

[budconnor at earthlink.net]

Rummy,
  I would go with the 14 gauge as it is also sturdy and can take abuse,
especially if it is under the seats (or in the coamings) where stuff gets stored.

-Bud

-----Original Message-----
>From: Brad Haslett <flybrad at gmail.com>
>Sent: Aug 28, 2006 11:04 AM
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Wire gauge.Question.
>
>Rummy,
>
>These numbers are from "Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual" by
>Nigel Calder and are based on ABYC standards.
>
>5 to 10 amps - 15 ft. run =  18 guage
>10 to 15                             18
>15 to 20                             16
>20 to 25                             14
>
>I would think anything over 15 amps would be overkill but if there's any
>doubt, default to the larger wire size.
>
>Brad
>
>On 8/28/06, R22RumRunner at aol.com <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:
>>
>> I'm going to help Claude do some wiring on his 86 R22, Celtic Lass, next
>> weekend. One of the items he wants to add is a 12 volt receptacle in the
>> cockpit
>> area. It will be around a 12 foot run and I am in need of advice as to
>> what
>> gauge wire I need to use.
>>
>> Rummy
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