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Connecting 2 different gauge wires

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by DeepFriedTaco, Jul 3, 2022.

  1. Jul 3, 2022 at 9:30 AM
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    DeepFriedTaco

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    I have another question. I am trying to connect my Baja S2 lights to my trigger controller. I have a 12 gauge Y that will plug into the Trigger controller.

    Can I safely connect the (I think 10 gauge) wires to the 12 gauge Y with a butt?
     
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  2. Jul 3, 2022 at 10:53 AM
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    Thank you, I think its actually 14 gauge and a 12 gauge Y but I didn't end up using the Y for now.
     
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    Just solder them, make sure the fuse is sized for the smallest gauge wire.
     
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