On 03/13/2016 05:15 PM, Randy Jonasz wrote: > I have read I would be better off with 10 gauge copper wire. 10 gauge is quite heavy and much more than you need, unless running a lot of power or over a long distance. Lamp cord is typically 14 - 18 gauge. I used 16 gauge for short runs and 14 for long, but even that may be more than necessary.