On 14/03/11 10:02, Scott O'Hearen wrote:
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> Use battery cable.
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> *From:* Richard Mair <fullkeel2000@yahoo.ca>
> *To:* electric boats <electricboats@yahoogroups.com>
> *Sent:* Sunday, March 13, 2011 6:53 PM
> *Subject:* [Electric Boats] wire size
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> Just wondering what wire sizes people are using to set up the series
> connections on the batteries and connect them to the motor..
> 48 volt system with a max draw of 100 amps. Most times I expect to be
> in the 20 amp range from the anticipated figures
I'm using what I think is welding cable on my installation. The 400amp
controller said to use 4 AWG wire. Even though I have a 100amp motor and
usually run at 40amp, I wired with wire recommended anyway. I bought
lengths of the wire from a AV supplier and made up the lengths my self.
However I think my local boating shop sells premade 4guage battery
leads. I haven't looked too closely but they look like the same wire I used.
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