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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

20-12-2015, 08:45

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Cable size for 3 pair 6V batteries ??

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Posted By donradcliffe

Re: Cable size for 3 pair 6V batteries ??

The correct terminology is 'the wire will not corrode as quickly if this is done".

I agree that the tinned ancor wire has about the right strand thickness (thinner corrodes faster, thicker breaks...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

19-12-2015, 21:29

Replies: 21

Cable size for 3 pair 6V batteries ??

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Posted By donradcliffe

Re: Cable size for 3 pair 6V batteries ??

The thinner the individual strands in the cable, the faster they turn to dust when moisture wicks in. Stay away from the S/o stuff on boats.

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

17-12-2015, 16:56

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Cable size for 3 pair 6V batteries ??

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Posted By donradcliffe

Re: Cable size for 3 pair 6V batteries ??

1/0 is about right--you want minimum voltage drop between the batteries.

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