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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 12:38 AM
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I have 55w bulbs in my offroad and fog lights. I want to toss 100w bulbs in. Question is will 14 gauge wiring with stand that?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by offroadjosh
I have 55w bulbs in my offroad and fog lights. I want to toss 100w bulbs in. Question is will 14 gauge wiring with stand that?
190w is about the max I would run on a 14 gauge so you should be fine. You could always go with 12 if you wanted but 14 will work.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 02:45 AM
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agreed..i ran 2 100w bulbs on 16 gauge wire with no issues..so your 14 should do just fine
 
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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Sweet thanks=)
 
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