Can I join two difference gauge size cables together

[Giddaymate]

My son has a new fishing boat and he has asked me to wire up the new navigation lights, deck lights and radio that he bought.
The deck lights and radio came with there own power cable. But the navigation lights didn’t. The power cable I have is slightly thicker than the wire coming out of the two navigation lights.

My question is, would it be all right to use my slightly thicker cable to complete the wiring?

Thank you from Noelene

[DanO]

** would it be all right to use my slightly thicker cable to complete the wiring? **

Usually. Often you’ll only run into problems using undersized wire.

BTW. If this is a marine application, you might want to make sure any connections are sealed from moisture.

JMO

Dan O.

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