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  1. 07-06-2015, 05:21 PM #1
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    Default Wire size for depthfinder


    I'm helping my friend wire his depthfinder to the battery. The wire length will be approx 15 ft. What size wire should we use?
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    12-14. Most guys say 14 is fine. I just run 12 because I want to know I have large enough to carry the load. Also take your 2 wires and form a loop at battery end with enough slack to hook up. Then twist the wires together loosely to form a twisted pair. This will help reduce the chance of interference. You can also use a battery powered drill to twist them, but they don't need to be twisted tight.
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    The bigger the better
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