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What wire guage to use for rewire?

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06-25-2008, 10:18 AM

18 gauge stranded wire is typical for power cord. Seems to me it would be overkill and more difficult to make hookup connections under the chassis. Most chassis hookup connections are typically 20 and 22 gauge. Simple answer is to replace with same gauge wire you are removing.

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What wire guage to use for rewire? - by phly guy - 06-24-2008, 11:56 AM

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