Wiring – 17 light mason jar chandelier

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Please forgive the question if it has been asked before. I'm attempting to build 4 mason jar chandeliers for my daughter's wedding. Each chandelier will have 17 jars with bulbs. My question is what size wire should I use to wire the chandelier? Most evidence I've found says 18 gauge but I will be using an eleven watt bulb. Will the lower wattage bulb make a difference in the wire?

Best Answer

18 gauge wire is the smallest wire allowed by the NEC for wiring within a fixture or luminaire:

402.6 Minimum Size. Fixture wires shall not be smaller than 18 AWG.