I am installing a 12 volt system using 12 volt batteries and...

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Question by Bruce Wade
Submitted on 10/26/2003
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I am installing a 12 volt system using 12 volt batteries and solar panels in my house in addition to the 120 volt system. Are there any electrical codes or guidelines that I need to follow with the 12 volt system? Is the wire or recepticals different than 120 volt?

Answer by MURPHY
Submitted on 8/19/2006
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IN A 12 VOLT SYS YOU NEED TO USE BIGGER WIRE A LIGHT AT 120 WATTS IN A 12VOLT SYS IS 10 AMPS BUT A LIGHT AT 120 WATTS IN A 120 VOLTS SYS IS 1 AMP. I WOULD USE 220 VOLTS PULGS FOR THE 12 VOLTS SYS SO YOU DONOT PLUGE THEM INTO A 120 VOLT PLUGE

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