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Old 07-04-2009, 08:26 PM
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you need more than 14 gauge for 2x400w lights, that's probably why it shorted out in the first place.
2x400w lights = 6.6amps and 14 gauge is only good up to 5.9 amps for continuous power transmission.
I would invest in some new / safer wiring.
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