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Originally Posted by Captain Bill  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. | Oddly enough, I agree.
While #16AWG may be electrically adequate (ampacity & voltage drop) when new; I'd also prefer #14 for mechanical (strength) reasons, and allowing for more leeway for inevitable electrical degradation.
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