Electrical wire requirements

[Bob I]

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

Bob, serious question here.. what does the electrical code say for wire between the ballast and the bulb of a 250 watt Pulse start MH.. inside a tank hood.. I know it has to be rated for 600volts but what is the smallest I can get away with assuming a 5 amp max current (in a short circut) but a normal current under 3 amps..

Steve

I am sure the code does not address that question directly, but I have a feeling you could get away with #18, But it is a guess. :?