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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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gpr led mod

i decided to do the gpr led mod today. i went to radio shack and got the led and the only wire they had that was 22 gauge was copper core can i use this wire or should i just use 18 gauge regular wire? can i use just a regular fuse, or do i need a really small one? do i have to use a fuse at all?
 
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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You should be fine with 22 gauge, but a little larger might be better. Just fuse it with something that is a small amp rating and you should be good to go.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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like a 5amp regular fuse? ive got 15amp but thats probly too big. i used 18 gauge wire i didnt know if the other stuff would stand up to the heat
 
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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i finished the gpr led mod. i tried to put some pictures on here but it keeps saying upload failed
 
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I used a 2 amp fuse in an in-line fuse holder.
 
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22 gauge is fine for the load of the LED. I used 18 just for mechanical strength. Also, the LED draws so little you can use a half amp fuse or less. Whatever your fuse is it is basically protecting against burning your truck up if your wire gets chafed and shorts out.
 
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