Wiring Diagram Table - AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE (AWG) FOR 12-VOLT CIRCUITS
TOTAL AMPS |
TOTAL LENGTH OF WIRE FROM BATTERY TO COMPRESSOR | ||||
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5 Ft. | 10 Ft. | 15 Ft. | 20 Ft. | ||
5 Amps | 16 AWG | 16 AWG | 16 AWG | 14 AWG | |
10 Amps | 16 AWG | 14 AWG | 12 AWG | 10 AWG | |
15 Amps | 16 AWG | 12 AWG | 10 AWG | 10 AWG | |
20 Amps | 14 AWG | 10 AWG | 10 AWG | 8 AWG | |
25 Amps | 14 AWG | 10 AWG | 8 AWG | 6 AWG | |
30 Amps | 12 AWG | 10 AWG | 8 AWG | 6 AWG | |
40 Amps | 12 AWG | 8 AWG | 6 AWG | 6 AWG | |
50 Amps | 10 AWG | 6 AWG | 6 AWG | 4 AWG | |
60 Amps | 10 AWG | 6 AWG | 4 AWG | 4 AWG |