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What size wire should I use to wire 12v indicators
Posted:
Sat May 07, 2016 11:43 amby Souly50
Hi
I want to add some indicators to my Lambretta what is the correct size wire to use i.e. amp.
Regards
Stu
Re: What size wire should I use to wire 12v indicators
Posted:
Sat May 07, 2016 12:51 pmby MickYork
quick calculation: amps = watts divided by volts. so 2 x 10 watt lamps is 20watt divided by 12 volts = 1.67amps
as you say cable is rated in amps. I would have thought .75mm would be ample, but 1.00mm wouldn't be too excessive. Multi stranded can take more amps than solid.....
Re: What size wire should I use to wire 12v indicators
Posted:
Sun May 08, 2016 11:47 amby coaster
Any motor vehicle wire as sold in Halfords will do, go for the lightest (lowest amperage) nothing on a Lambretta draws enough current to come close to the limits of the lightest cable.
Re: What size wire should I use to wire 12v indicators
Posted:
Sun May 08, 2016 3:38 pmby Souly50
Hi Guy's
Thank you that is very helpful and much appreciated.
Stu