Mast Wiring for OGM TriAnchor

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MFC
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Mast Wiring for OGM TriAnchor

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Hi -
I am planning to rewire my mast. I intend to use the OGM LED masthead tri. The archives are pretty unanimously positive about the OGM fixture. Does anyone have anything negative to say about them?

What mounting OGM bracket did you use?

One nagging question I have is whether to wire for the LED load (I calculate 16-3) or whether to run 12-3 up there "just in case". Thoughts on this?

Thanks
Matt
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Warren S
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We went with 12

Post by Warren S »

Judy and I used AWG 12. Even though its an LED lamp, i figured the additional decrease in resistance would equate to more efficiency
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