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Title: wire gauge for splicing in extensions
Post by: hunter2115 on January 23, 2009, 12:29:50 PM

What gauge is the wire used on the red terminal wires and the green turnout wires from the factory? I need to splice in extensions.
Thanks

Title: Re: wire gauge for splicing in extensions
Post by: Len on January 23, 2009, 01:11:06 PM

Why not just use the 10ft extensions available for both?

PN: 44498 for the 10ft Red Power Extension

PN: 44598 for the 10ft Green Switch Extension

Len

Title: Re: wire gauge for splicing in extensions
Post by: Nigel on January 24, 2009, 12:39:46 AM

If you elect not to purchase the extensions, make sure that you use larger wire for the splices - 18 guage lamp zip cord should work well, and is widely available from Home Depot and similar sources.

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