What Size Electrical Wire...

I need to run electrical wire for small hand control tm, and I've forgotten what gauge wire to use. I think 6 ga. would do. Is that right ?...:dono

6 would definitely work but would probably be overkill. Depending on the length of the run 8, 10 or 12 would be sufficient with 8 still likely being overkill and 12 possibly being too light if the run is 10 or more feet long.

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Originally Posted by Minners N Jigs

6 would definitely work but would probably be overkill. Depending on the length of the run 8, 10 or 12 would be sufficient with 8 still likely being overkill and 12 possibly being too light if the run is 10 or more feet long.

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OK...8ga.or 10ga. it is...Thanks MNJ...u da man...

For a small hand control say 30 lb thrust or less 10 ga should be plenty.

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Originally Posted by Mac Daddy

For a small hand control say 30 lb thrust or less 10 ga should be plenty.

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I installed an Atwood plug in the front of my boat and ran 2 strands of 10gauge to the rear. I also have my DF spliced and soldered in. I spliced in an inline fuse for safety purposes. To date, all is functioning fine and no blown fuses. The total length of the run was 12 feet.

8 gauge.

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Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine

8 gauge.

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There's a man in the bid'ness.... I'd take his advice an run with it !

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Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine

8 gauge.

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Thanks Bill...:cheers2