new pos-neg wire to fuse block

jerkoz

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was going to run wire from battery to fuse block under dash. approx.12' (16ft. ss alum.).not sure of wire size to use. horn,lights,2 fish finders and possibly a radio.
 

Bondo

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Re: new pos-neg wire to fuse block

Ayuh,.... I'd think 14ga. would carry that load, or use 12ga., 'n be Sure it'll carry it,....

Those are all pretty small load appliances,...
 

tazrig

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Re: new pos-neg wire to fuse block

+1^^^ Your not running anything super heavy from the front so you should be fine with what Bondo recommended.
 

NYBo

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Re: new pos-neg wire to fuse block

10 gauge is the usual minimum. In your case, that will leave a good amount headroom for any future accessories except high-powered stereo equipment. Be sure to put a fuse or circuit breaker no more than a foot from the battery on the positive feed. A 25 or 30 amp will do it.
 
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