[chsplayer]

what wire would i need to safely wiretoggle switches. im going to be putting in 6 switches, probably apc switches.

 

[coggonobrien]

wire gauge depends on current flow which depends on what you are hoping to power

 

[Southpaw]

what he said. your switches need to be rated to handle the maximum current you'll be drawing too. what's the app.

 

[Grog6]

Check this out for current ratings...

http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm

Also, these switch covers look nice...there's a bunch of colors, too.

http://www.mpja.com/productview.asp?product=16100+SW

They also sell switches to go with the covers.

If the current you need is even close to the rating for the switch, I'd use a relay to drive the load.

 

[hotbird]

Yeah, I wouldn't trust apc switches to go over 5 amps...don't care what they're rated for. Carling and Painless makes some high quality switches but if they aren't switching anything critical-like a fuel pump- then use whatever you like except Niehoff, their stuff is absolute junk. Use relay(s) for high current loads.

My $.02

 

[chsplayer]

im putting fog lights, 2 neon lights in front, and 2 in back, one in the trunk, one maybe in hood, and undercar kit.

 

[LiquidCougar]

im putting fog lights, 2 neon lights in front, and 2 in back, one in the trunk, one maybe in hood, and undercar kit.

I would use relays. It complicates the wiring a little, but at least current will be a non-issue, and you can use pretty much whatever switches you want.

 

[hotbird]

Definately use a relay for the fogs.

 

[sinhumane]

yeah... i had a walmart switch wired up already in my panel.. so i attached my foglights that way...... they were lit switches.. aaaaaaand.. well. lesson learned. it turned teh switches internals into soup. melted teh switch into the on position. i replaced it promptly with teh switch provided.