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Old 01-05-2003, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by StirCrazy
Bob, serious question here.. what does the electrical code say for wire between the ballast and the bulb of a 250 watt Pulse start MH.. inside a tank hood.. I know it has to be rated for 600volts but what is the smallest I can get away with assuming a 5 amp max current (in a short circut) but a normal current under 3 amps..

Steve
I am sure the code does not address that question directly, but I have a feeling you could get away with #18, But it is a guess. :?
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