what gauge wire should i use when wiring a fan too a toggle switch..??

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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 03:16 AM
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Default what gauge wire should i use when wiring a fan too a toggle switch..??

What gauge wire from battery to toggle switch..??
what gauge wire from fan too toggle switch..??
and what gauge wire for the ground...??
Also..should i install an inline fuse between the fan and toggle or the battery and toggle........?? thanks in advance..
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 03:53 AM
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It all depends on the fan you are installing. How many amps does it require? You should always fuse any new circuit you install.
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 04:12 AM
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Default Re: what gauge wire should i use when wiring a fan too a toggle switch..?? (Vaans)

its the stock fan....but it doesnt come on anymore..and i dont have the time too figure out why...
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 04:16 AM
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Default Re: what gauge wire should i use when wiring a fan too a toggle switch..?? (Man)

Well I dont know how many amps the stock fan requires but I doubt its more than 10 so you should be fine with AWG #20 or larger.
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 04:33 AM
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ok....thnks for ur help
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 06:47 AM
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and i would use 14g wire and do a inline fuse, i wired my rad and ac fan to a switch but the wire was getting hot when i used 16g
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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 12:12 PM
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Anyone know the gauge/amp specs for sure??
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