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    Is 12 guage wire good enough??

    Installing an Eagle Eye 9 with live is 12 guage good enough it’s what I have available???
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    Looking at the max amp draw on lowrances site your unit draws less than 1 amp max. Online calculators say a 12 gauge wire will carry that amperage with a max 3% loss at most for 150'. Yes, you'll be in good shape to use what you have.

    https://www.lowrance.com/lowrance/ty...specifications

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