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Simplified harness question

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Turkish1029, Apr 16, 2012.

  1. Turkish1029

    Turkish1029 New Member

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    I found this link on here ---> http://www.currentobservations.us/image ... Series.jpg
    I want to run something like this on my Seca, get rid of about 2-3 miles of wire :lol: I was wondering though if anyone knows what gauge to use for each wire in the diagram. If anyone could help out, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
     
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    link is broken, it seems.

    I would think google should turn up something on the question of wire gauge vs. rating for amperage. Wire that can take 30 amps to and from the 30 amp fuse, 10 amps to the 10 amp fuse, etc. Going higher gauge should only be good, will just reduce resistance, reduce load, be easier on the battery, easier on the alternator, easier on the coils...

    I'm not too experienced in this area, though, can't help more than those general principles. Post a better link, I wanna see!
     
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    Orange-n-Black Well-Known Member

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    The lower the gauge= the bigger the wire. Bigger wire handles the amperage better. That's why you'll see 16 gauge wire on a tail light circuit and a 8 gauge wire on a starter lead. Find someone in your area that knows wiring and have look it over or find a schematic that lists the wiring gauges.
    You can always use larger gauge and be ok, smaller gauge will lead to burnt wires and failed components.
     
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    So my bad, meant the reverse.
     
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    Just re use the original wire to make your simple harness. There will be plenty left over.
     
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    Thanks, I found a friend of mine who knows wiring, he's gonna help me out as soon as finals are over. And the link is fixed for those who wanted to see it.
     

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