Wiring Diagrams, Wire Amperage Rating, Outdoor Lighting Tips, Low Voltage Light & Transformers
I was wondering if it is problematic to change wire size in runs. For example, tapping into a run of 10g wire with some 16g to supply a single 20 watt light. Shouldn't this be safe/effective as long as the load on the 16g wire is reasonable for that wire (i.e. the 20w light)? ThanksYou can certainly use different size wires to feed your OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE LIGHTING SYSTEM as long as you are aware of the amperage capacities of each wire. You should start with the largest wire leaving the TRANSFORMER branching out to the smaller wires going to lights. 10/2 is good for 30 amps. 12/2 is good for 20-amps. 14/2 is good for 15-amps. 16/2 is good for 10-amps. See our VOLTAGE CHART for wiring diagrams and information.
Labels: Adjustable Transformers, Landscape Lighting System, Voltage Chart
posted by xinger @ 1:40 PM
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