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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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what guage wire to use for a wire tuck? and also an specialty wire to get?
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by messeduprex
what guage wire to use for a wire tuck? and also an specialty wire to get?
Use the same gauge as the wire(s) that you're gonna cut and extend. Use the wire gauge tool to determine what gauge to use. Also, solder your wires and use shrink wrap. DO NOT twist your wires together, then use black electrical tape to cover it up!
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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Use the same gauge as the wire(s) that you're gonna cut and extend. Use the wire gauge tool to determine what gauge to use. Also, solder your wires and use shrink wrap. DO NOT twist your wires together, then use black electrical tape to cover it up!
no i would never crimp. i dont even crimp my stereo wires. thanks
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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you shouldnt have to extend any wires if you do ur tuck correctly
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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I think most of it is 20gauge wit some 18gauge.
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