VL500 80v Power Input Cable

[Les]

Does anyone know the correct gauge for the VL500 80v's power input cable (uses an 80v 1200w lamp)?

I have a bunch of 16-gauge cordsets here but I am not sure if they are heavy enough. Seems like it would be right on the cusp of being under-sized.

 

[Erik456]

I was supplied 14g cable w/ Powercon from PRG UK for the last tour I built over there. It a 1200w lamp so it draws anywhere between 6-11amps depending on supplied input voltage.

 

[Les]

Yeah, looks like I'd be an amp or two from the limit. I'll hold out for 14g cable. The 16g will probably get a little warm which I prefer to avoid.

 

[Wood4321]

If you are running them at 208, 16 gauge would be fine, as it should draw under 7-8 amps in that case.

But if you are at 120v, you would be around 10-11 amps, and should go for the 14 gauge.