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    VH5150
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    What Gauge Wire ?

    I am installing a battery on/off switch. I may have to extends the wire leads on some of the accessories (Graphs,Livewells,Bilge,Lights,Power pole) What gauge wire should I should to splice into? I know from the switch to battery you should use 4g.
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    #2 03-16-2018, 08:57 PM
    You may be over thinking this. All you need is to be able to totally disconnect the + or the - from the battery along with all the wires running to that post. You can do that by making a short pigtail battery lead to attach your switch or disconnect to. I hadn't thought about it before but welding cable connectors might be a good choice but don't know.
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    #3 03-17-2018, 07:56 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Oldone View Post
    You may be over thinking this. All you need is to be able to totally disconnect the + or the - from the battery along with all the wires running to that post. You can do that by making a short pigtail battery lead to attach your switch or disconnect to. I hadn't thought about it before but welding cable connectors might be a good choice but don't know.
    Yes I have a bad habit of overthinking everything! It's a blessing and a curse. The pigtail idea is great!!! Never thought of that.
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