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Old 01-07-2009, 11:14   #5
Captain Bill
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Originally Posted by corkscrew View Post
so I should add a 2 fuses on the hot (red) lines? How do I gauge the fuse size? based on the panel amp capcity? I know it's a 20 watt with operating around 1.12 amps.
If you're never going to upgrade to a high output solar system 10 guage wire is a big waste of money.

Referring to the following post:

http://www.cruisersforum.com/gallery...=500&userid=79

From the chart and doing the calculation for a 20 foot run 16 guage would be quite adequate. If you have to go a bit further 14 would handle it fine.
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