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18 AWG wire with hlg-480h-48 quesion
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2019 1:24 am
by optimization
Question regarding the suitability of 18 AWG wire for a circuit that has 48 volts and 10 amps on the dc side (16 led strips to make 0.625a /strip).
How suitable is 18 AWG wire with this amount of amperage? I've found conflicting information ranging from 7.5a to 16a.
Re: 18 AWG wire with hlg-480h-48 quesion
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2019 1:56 am
by TEKNIK
I would suggest a 15AWG to be sure
Not saying it won't work with 18 AWG but I prefer safety over a few dollars.
I would personally use 14 AWG for that set up but I can be a little over the top.
Best place to buy good connector cable is generally your local automotive shop.
I have seen wires melt on too many occasions so I don't risk at all because of this.
Re: 18 AWG wire with hlg-480h-48 quesion
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2019 3:50 am
by optimization
Thanks, yeah I will probably run 15 Awg then. Just needed to double check that my doubts about 18awg were valid. As most information available I've found seem to only be relevant to when most setups were predominately done in series.
Another question, would there be any advantage to running solid as opposed to stranded core wiring? Cheers.
Re: 18 AWG wire with hlg-480h-48 quesion
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2019 4:55 am
by TEKNIK
Solid is easier to push into connectors. I always use stranded with a bit of solder or a boot lace crimp. Stranded is more flexible and better for me.
Re: 18 AWG wire with hlg-480h-48 quesion
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2019 5:07 am
by LEDG
TEKNIK wrote: ↑Sun Jun 23, 2019 1:56 am
I would suggest a 15AWG to be sure
Not saying it won't work with 18 AWG but I prefer safety over a few dollars.
I would personally use 14 AWG for that set up but I can be a little over the top.
Best place to buy good connector cable is generally your local automotive shop.
I have seen wires melt on too many occasions so I don't risk at all because of this.
I'm the same way. I always shoot for overkill because I'm paranoid.
Re: 18 AWG wire with hlg-480h-48 quesion
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2019 9:07 am
by Adam
Just look at what's already on the driver.
SJOW 17AWG 2C 05RN-F × × & 2 1.0mm2