[Rhodes22-list] 12 volt wire gauge from OB to Cabin (10' maxassumed)

[Michel Meltzer]

Been their before on the sizing, IIRC my run from the front(under the
step) to the mount lungs was 16 feet each way(32 total) and the motor
had #8 wire leads for 8 feet each way(meant to go on the battery) for
another 16 feet worth, it a good trip,, because the batty is far away
the voltage regulator also gets effected on charging(i.e. the voltage
drop), after everything was said and done, #4 came out right and I used
#2 just to improve performance and all but handle a dead short. NOW #2
could be a PITA for getting it passed the bulkhead but I did not have
that issue. Using the breaker is just cheap insurance.

-MJM  

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> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] 12 volt wire gauge from OB to Cabin (10'
> maxassumed)
> 
> Bill,
> Not necessarily true. Having to large a wire makes for difficult
handling,
> but also is a waste of money. Sizing the wire to the required project
is
> always
>  the best way to go.
> 
> Rummy
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