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Wire new lights

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by johnnyboyloco2500, Apr 22, 2021.

  1. Apr 22, 2021 #1
    johnnyboyloco2500

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    So what is best way to add and wire extra lights and what gauge of wire is best?
    Better to wire it and put plastic looms around it? or is there some were to buy it like all made up and wrapped like a extension cord .
     
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  3. Apr 22, 2021 #2
    86scotty

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    What kind of lights are we talking about?
     
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  4. Apr 22, 2021 #3
    Goodysnap

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    Dont mess with plastic split loom. Buy the jacketed 2 wire. Much better abrasion resistance all by itself.
     
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  5. Apr 22, 2021 #4
    lester

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    I buy new extension cords and use them to wire lights. Cheap and well insulated from abrasion
     
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  7. Apr 22, 2021 #5
    jamespmack

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    Correct way is to determine amp draw of each light in circuit to determine wire Guage.
     
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  8. Apr 24, 2021 #6
    Dairon00

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    Determine AMP
     
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