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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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i have a volt gauge and water temp gauge, what sort of wire have people used to connect these up with?
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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It doesn't need to be anything special as they don't draw a lot of power.

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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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yeah but i want something that looks oe under the bonnet, so what sort of wire could i use any ideas ?
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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yeah but i want something that looks oe under the bonnet, so what sort of wire could i use any ideas ?
Prob get away with 5 amp cable and then sleeve it with a cloth tape or whatever oe cable protection has been used.
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5 amp is plenty ample!

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