Can I use 12guage wire to wire the MH and VHO ballast?
Joe Fish Superstar Fish Jan 22, 2007 #1 Apr 21, 2006 2,126 1 0 Penn State josy.isa-geek.com Jan 22, 2007 #1 Joe Fish Jan 22, 2007 Can I use 12guage wire to wire the MH and VHO ballast?
Seiryoku Large Fish Jan 22, 2007 #2 Apr 5, 2006 157 0 0 Woodland, CA Jan 22, 2007 #2 Seiryoku Jan 22, 2007 I think 14 gauge would be fine as long as the ballasts aren't to far from the bulbs. But you certainly can use 12 gauge. The wiring harnesses for VHO ballasts are usually only 18 gauge.
I think 14 gauge would be fine as long as the ballasts aren't to far from the bulbs. But you certainly can use 12 gauge. The wiring harnesses for VHO ballasts are usually only 18 gauge.
Pure Elite Fish Jan 22, 2007 #3 Nov 1, 2005 3,216 7 0 Jacksonville, FL Jan 22, 2007 #3 Pure Jan 22, 2007 12 gauge will be fine just make sure it is solid core wire.
Joe Fish Superstar Fish Jan 22, 2007 #4 Apr 21, 2006 2,126 1 0 Penn State josy.isa-geek.com Jan 22, 2007 #4 Joe Fish Jan 22, 2007 Solid core means what exactly? One strand? The stuff I used wasn't that way. Should I redo it? Last edited: Jan 22, 2007
