TEKNIK, please rescue this mess :cry:

[throwmj5000]

...I'm adding four more quantum boards and two 600w drivers, and would love any advice on how to manage the wiring (please also see my other post on which wire to use!)

My current plan is move the drivers to rest suspended on metal prongs from the white pegboard there. Would then connect all the driver connections to a terminal junction box, and from there run the wires up along ceiling in a conduit (or two, since will have 20 separate wires going), then down to the frame and run along it with tie downs. Am I heading in right direction? Would super appreciate any feedback/ideas before I move forward.

[TEKNIK]

you need to use thick wiring to do what you want to do

Voltage drop does occur and gets alot worse with thinner wiring.

[throwmj5000]

you need to use thick wiring to do what you want to do

Voltage drop does occur and gets alot worse with thinner wiring.

Thanks! Think 16AWG would do the job, or need 14?

[TEKNIK]

16 should do it for a length of 4 meters

[throwmj5000]

16 should do it for a length of 4 meters

Thanks! Am probably going to go then with a couple colors of this:

https://www.wireandcableyourway.com/cop ... spool.html

[TEKNIK]

I use automotive cables. There are heaps of them that are easy to get here. Not sure how the US works. Most auto car parts places and marine parts places should have good cables.

[NLDhunt]

Throwmj i hope you dont mind if i piggyback on your thread with a quick question.

Hello Teknik,

I was worried about voltage drop on an upcoming build.

8 gen3 2700 , 90cri blux strips on a single hlg 320h 42a.
Parallel wiring.

I would like to run the the driver about 10 feet away. Can i get away with 16awg as well for driver to strips? Or would you recommend 14awg?

I plan on running cord pictured below ( 3 conductors), from driver to strips . Either 14 or 16 awg. Any reason these cords should not be used?

[TEKNIK]

16 AWG should be fine for 3 meters. Check online for voltage drop calculators to help you work it out