Choosing Wire Sizes for a Mobile, Marine, or Off-Grid Electrical System

In this final video of our Wire Basics Playlist, I bring together everything we've covered in the past 5 lessons. From wire size and insulation to ampacity and common mistakes, we'll use that foundation to learn how to choose the right wire sizes. In this video, I'll break down my process into three key categories: 1 - Sizing Wires for Components 2 - Sizing Wires for Small DC Loads (Lights, Fans, etc.) 3 - Sizing Wires for 120v Outlets Join me as I walk you through each step, ensuring you have the knowledge and confidence to select the correct wire sizes for any project. Don't miss this final installment of our Wire Basics Playlist! Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth tutorials! #WireBasics #ElectricalWiring #DIY #EXPLORISTlife This is episode 3.6 in our Wire Basics Playlist in the EXPLORIST.life Academy. *➤Blog Post* https://explorist.life/how-to-choose-wire-sizes/ Be sure to write your score in the comments so we can see how you did! 🙋‍♂️ *Visit https://academy.EXPLORIST.life to experience every lesson, ad-free.* Follow along with a lesson plan, quizzes, and chat with other members. In the academy, you don't have to wait until every Sunday to watch the videos and read the articles; they will simply be published once we are finished. *➤ Join the EXPLORIST.life Academy:* https://academy.explorist.life *➤ Shop the EXPLORIST.life Store:* https://shop.explorist.life *➤ Shop Batteries: Use Code 'explorist' at checkout for $50 off per battery:* http://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=explorist_bb67 Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful with planning and installing your DIY Camper: FULL ELECTRICAL INSTALLS: ➤50A 5th Wheel RV - Full Electrical Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PavRWuOax1M&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TUU8FUc6LE38TBkdSLjdw_5&index=8 ➤30A Class C Motorhome - Full Electrical Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fmL1RfmZJk&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TUU8FUc6LE38TBkdSLjdw_5&index=1 ➤ 30A Travel Trailer - Full Electrical Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM_8s4cTjWA&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=1 ➤ Truck Camper - Full Electrical Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcDYiYgUCzg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=6 ➤ Ford Transit Camper Van Electrical Install: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5q7_4FH4LQ&t=2874s&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3&t=1897s ➤ DIY Sprinter Camper Van Electrical Install - Full Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01F4QDVJUq0&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3&t=1897s ➤ Binge the Transit Van Build: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVfA4XCYJBkzfUXunSON1zX 00:00 Introduction 00:58 How to Size Wire for Components 06:46 How to Size Wire for Small DC Loads (Lights, Fans, Etc.) 09:54 How to Size Wire for 120V Loads