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Title: Wire size?
Post by: BillBrakeman on April 05, 2018, 11:26:15 PM
What is the smallest gauge wire one should use when doing battery conversions on Spectrum Locomotives?

Bill
Title: Re: Wire size?
Post by: Kevin Strong on April 06, 2018, 01:18:05 AM
I probably wouldn't use anything smaller than 24-gauge wire for large scale installs for anything that's carrying power from batteries or to the motor. You can use smaller stuff for the lights and sound, down to 30-gauge. I use 24-gauge on the majority of my installs. My battery connector leads (the same ones used by Aristo, USA, etc.) are 22-gauge.

Later,

K
Title: Re: Wire size?
Post by: BillBrakeman on April 06, 2018, 11:57:15 AM
Thank you, Kevin.