Wire gauge for instillation?

[Troiano27]

I bought a kit from Rigid, that came with 4 of these lights.

wanted to ask what gauge wire should I order to run these? Wanted to order online, and I’m unsure of gauge sizes. The attached pig tails seem very small gauge. Can I get away connecting similar?

Will be installing in pairs. Plan on connecting to lights on same switch.

thanks

 

[Dude]

@Troiano27 18ga stranded wire should be ok, you can visit a local auto parts store or hardware and have a look at various wire gauge sizes

Voltage drop across copper wire is a function of wire gauge and wire length, for your application the current likely is fairly small for the LED lights since they come will pigtails that are not heavy duty

12ga like the solid copper in your home wiring is overkill for your project (lol) and the pic looks like maybe 22ga wire but hard to tell from a pic

 

[Dude]

Ok this is helpful for those that want to brush up on their electrical knowledge

(Disclaimer: This is posted in humor and not meant to offend anyone)

 

[wireman]

I'm afraid to take this test. Some tough questions here.

 

[Bill G]

Ok this is helpful for those that want to brush up on their electrical knowledge

(Disclaimer: This is posted in humor and not meant to offend anyone)

The answer to question #3 is ALWAYS “true” when dealing with British electrics/appliances/and autos (I have a bottle of smoke to replace it when some leaks out from under the dash).

 

[Major Kong]

check the product website to confirm if this is your light
https://www.rigidindustries.com/shop-products/series/ignite.html
(4) devices x 0.85 amps
find wire gauge chart online for 12 volt systems using 4 amp draw
good hunting OP

 

[Major Kong]

check the product website to confirm if this is your light
https://www.rigidindustries.com/shop-products/series/ignite.html
(4) devices x 0.85 amps
find wire gauge chart online for 12 volt systems using 4 amp draw
good hunting OP

Kong replies to Kong
Kong, maybe others might be in need of this info
sounds good
https://www.offroaders.com/technical/12-volt-wiring-tech-gauge-to-amps/

 

[Dude]

Kong replies to Kong
Kong, maybe others might be in need of this info
sounds good
https://www.offroaders.com/technical/12-volt-wiring-tech-gauge-to-amps/

Nice chart but the 0-10A row needs to be broken out into at least 3 brackets

 

[Major Kong]

Nice chart but the 0-10A row needs to be broken out into at least 3 brackets

noticed that the amp ranges varied in the chart in a random manner
maybe done intentionally for the color scheme graphics design on the chart
here's a link with a table more suited to OP's four amp draw
https://jascoautomotive.com/automotive-wire-amperage-capacity-chart/

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