Fjd Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Oh man, I turn my back and look what happens. The 14 AWG is a few bucks more. True, the 14 AWG is a few bucks more; however, the knowledge gained on an internet thread......priceless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhenry Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 With the low-voltage lighting (typically) the conductor size has more to do with voltage drop than with load. If you have a relatively short run then the #14 should be fine. Here's some good information on how to go about installing your lighting: http://www.encorelandscapelighting.com/faq.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 I recommend 8.5mm Wire with an MSD 7-AL Box Roger You are about 17 years too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I can tell you that with splices and long runs with skinny wire that 12 volts can turn into almost no volts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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