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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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Default Solenoids wire size

Ive searched had found mixed comments.

What size wire do you use for the nitrous/fuel/purge solenoids to the relay? My NX solenoids come with 18gauge on them so im guessing #18 or bigger will be fine. Just want to double check since im in the process of installing my nitrous and just want to be on the safe side
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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I usually use 14 or 16 gauge. Just dont use anything smaller then 18.
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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I have 16gauge at home. Do you thinking that would be pushing it or should i buy some 14gauge

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sorry im just paranoid about these things and want my nitrous installed prefect with no worries so maybe i should go with the 14gauge
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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16 should work but I always use 14.
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thanks guys, i went ahead and bought 14-gauge.
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Check out the 3rd chart. Make a copy and keep it handy.

http://www.rbeelectronics.com/wtable.htm
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 09:24 AM
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hey thanks for the chart, it will come in handy
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