Reply to "Wire Gauge and Connectors for Bus and Feeder and Accessories"

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In addition to the 14 AWG wire that I will use for the track power, I will be using a smaller gauge wire for the drops (feeders) and lights and accessories as well as the wiring for the Fixed Voltage Plugs for the O22 Remote Switches and also the toggle switches. I stated in my original post that my plan is to use some 20 AWG solid wire and also 22 AWG. I also considered possibly using 18 gauge solid for the drops/feeder lines.

I thought it'd be nice to keep it more simple and use one size/type of wire for all of these additional wiring requirements.

Is it reasonable to only use 20 Gauge Solid copper wire for these other wiring needs? Or should I still get--in addition to the 22 AWG--some 20 and some 18?

2/26/212:52 AM

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