LEDs what guage wire?

[reeferdale]

Hi all, I just received all my LEDs sinks and drivers.
I am using 5 150Watt Inventronics drivers running 252 LEDs. The drivers will be running at at least 80% or more of capacity (~200v / 700mA).
I want to pick up some stranded wire to get started and I would like some input from people with experience or education re: what guage wire I should use for all the LEDs.
thanks for any info

 

[dakotasreef]

I think they recommend 18-22g for the most common drivers, I used 20g with my meanwells.

Be careful with that driver. I know they come with an electrocution warning.

 

[LegoZ81]

Don't forget about the LED topic forum

LED Lighting Specific

 

[jaytizzle]

I used 20AWG SOLID wire. I am very glad that I did. It was MUCH easier to work with than stranded wire.

 

[Onedesign1]

22 gauge wire.

If that driver is much over 50v and you're not experienced with electricity then please go do some research around safety.

 

[CJO]

I used 20AWG SOLID wire. I am very glad that I did. It was MUCH easier to work with than stranded wire.

Why do you say that? I find the opposite to be true I guess the solid does stay in place better before soldering, but I wouldn't do solid for the run from the driver to the LEDs- too much chance of it breaking over time.

CJ