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Unread 17-01-2011, 08:59
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Re: Photosensor wire gauges

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Originally Posted by Da Kid View Post
What gauge wires should we use to connect the sensors to the power distribution board. and does it need to be the white wire or can you use the black and red wires also so i don't use up all of our pwm cables? i know there is the other thread about wiring the photo switches but i couldn't find wire gauges anywhere.
I recommend you use #18 from the PD to a point where you splice all the sensor power wiring together, either using typical wire splice techniques or a terminal strip like the one you received in the KOP.
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