wiring strip lights

[jarhead]

In the past when i have connected strip lights together i used the same wire as the feed from the breaker/switch. So in the case of have multiple strip lights end to end or between conduit i pig tailed them together with the same gauge wire .

I have 3 ot the lithonia 8' lights and am unable to find a diagram of what actually should be used . I am thinking its a waste of wire to use 12gauge past the first light. There are several connectors in these lights past the powers supply, none are marked for jumping to the next.

Thoughts? Thanks, Joe

 

[PCustoms]

Why did you use 12 to the lights?

Link or pic to what you're doing?

Unless there is a ready made cord or some form of internal protection (about it) if you're on a 20A breaker I'd assume you have to use #12

 

[jarhead]

20 amp breaker, I had the wire and breakers left over from my last shop. Overkill i know.

 

[jarhead]

Pictures
Blk wht wires are power in, yellowish connections are for leds which are removed for the picture.

Multiple orange/clear connections are what i am referring to when talking about adding more lights. It’s possible they are quick wire connections for factory assembly and not for adding additional lights

 

[dave*99]

Purple and pink are for 0-10V dimmer connection. Leave them disconnected if you don't add a 0-10V dimmer control.
Blue and Red should only connect to the strips in that fixture. Nothing else.

White, Black and Green are power in and can be connected to another light's White Black and Green with the appropriate conductors. Typically NM-B or THHN in conduit etc.

 

[jarhead]

Purple and pink are for 0-10V dimmer connection. Leave them disconnected if you don't add a 0-10V dimmer control.
Blue and Red should only connect to the strips in that fixture. Nothing else.

White, Black and Green are power in and can be connected to another light's White Black and Green with the appropriate conductors. Typically NM-B or THHN in conduit etc.

Thank You!