Forbsie
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I'm planning the re-cabling of my 25' river boat. The lighting circuits total around 100' in runs of up to 15' from the switch panel. I haven't bought the lights yet but doing a quick tally they would equal around 140-150W.
1. Since I don't want to buy lots of reels of different guage wire, would I be sensible (there is a first time for everything) buying 2 x 100' of 2.5mm2 wire to cope with the highest rated component?
2. Looking at catalogues and websites, they rarely mention whether the wires are tinned. Is this normal and should I assume they are not?
3. Should I just use single core cable or could I use the 3-core that TLC sell for instance?
4. Can anyone suggest a good supplier? I am currently looking at http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/ and Tender to...
1. Since I don't want to buy lots of reels of different guage wire, would I be sensible (there is a first time for everything) buying 2 x 100' of 2.5mm2 wire to cope with the highest rated component?
2. Looking at catalogues and websites, they rarely mention whether the wires are tinned. Is this normal and should I assume they are not?
3. Should I just use single core cable or could I use the 3-core that TLC sell for instance?
4. Can anyone suggest a good supplier? I am currently looking at http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/ and Tender to...