Voltage Drop Quick Charts

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Voltage Drop below 8% not visible to the eye;
does not shorten halogen lamp life

Voltage Drop between 8% and 16% will shorten halogen lamp life;
for incandescent or Xenon lamps it will increase lamp life, but will be noticeable

Voltage Drop over 16%; not recommended

% voltage drop per illuminated section (10/2 cable/conductors)

% voltage drop per illuminated section (10/2 cable/conductors)