I'm preparing to wire the relay board to my MS1V3 and the sensors to the relay board. I have a TON of high quality 16 gauge automotive wire from junkyard scavenging.
The question is: Can I use the 16 gauge for the applications in the manual that say to use 18/20 gauge? My electronics knowledge (just enough to be dangerous) says that going slightly larger shouldn't be an issue, but for small signals I know that's not necessarily true.
Alternate wire gauge for sensors/relay board cable
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Re: Alternate wire gauge for sensors/relay board cable
I wouldn't expect any problems.
Re: Alternate wire gauge for sensors/relay board cable
Only practical problem might be fitting the connectors to oversized cable. Assuming you are doing it properly and crimping on new terminals.castlebravo15 wrote:I'm preparing to wire the relay board to my MS1V3 and the sensors to the relay board. I have a TON of high quality 16 gauge automotive wire from junkyard scavenging.
The question is: Can I use the 16 gauge for the applications in the manual that say to use 18/20 gauge? My electronics knowledge (just enough to be dangerous) says that going slightly larger shouldn't be an issue, but for small signals I know that's not necessarily true.
Dave P, London UK.
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