2g wire uprade

scmoose · 07-11-2018, 09:12 PM

Will all 2g wire handle the same load? I got a role of 2g that I used to replace the factory wires in my cart, but wondering if all 2g will handle the same load. Still running the factory controller and motor for now, just want to make sure I didn't waiste my time. The wire has 60v on the insulation but no mention of and amperage.

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LukeL · 07-11-2018, 09:13 PM

As long as it’s 2 AWG welding wire it should work. You want hundreds of small thin copper strands, not just a handful of thicker ones.

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scmoose · 07-11-2018, 09:19 PM

This is what I used

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E36Racer · 07-11-2018, 09:27 PM

You should be fine with that wire. [emoji106]

LukeL · 07-11-2018, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by scmoose

This is what I used

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Looks right between “Great” and “Don’t use”. It should work fine.

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NoleFan4Ever · 07-12-2018, 12:32 PM

As the others stated and the 600v tells you a lot about it. The strand count is another; the higher the count, the more flexible it is. Also the sheathing plays into it as some (higher ambient temperature durability) will have a heavier jacket and those are the ones that will not pass through your OBC.

scmoose · 07-12-2018, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NoleFan4Ever

As the others stated and the 660v tells you a lot about it. The strand count is another; the higher the count, the more flexible it is. Also the sheathing plays into it as some (higher ambient temperature durability) will have a heavier jacket and those are the ones that will not pass through your OBC.

The sheathing said 60v, and it does go through the OBC, barely.

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Hunter450 · 07-12-2018, 01:15 PM

60v rating is real low for a 2 awg copper cable. I think that is a misprint. Most 2 awg welding lead is rated for 600v. Looks like it has a good number of strands.

scmoose · 07-12-2018, 01:17 PM

Not sure it's welding lead. I'm now thinking is battery cable.

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PingEye3 · 07-12-2018, 01:21 PM

J1127 Spec is for 60V battery cable, great for a golf cart.

07-11-2018, 09:12 PM	#1
scmoose Gone Wild Join Date: May 2018 Location: Fuquay NC Posts: 181	2g wire uprade Will all 2g wire handle the same load? I got a role of 2g that I used to replace the factory wires in my cart, but wondering if all 2g will handle the same load. Still running the factory controller and motor for now, just want to make sure I didn't waiste my time. The wire has 60v on the insulation but no mention of and amperage. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

07-11-2018, 09:13 PM	#2
LukeL Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 6,539	Re: 2g wire uprade As long as it’s 2 AWG welding wire it should work. You want hundreds of small thin copper strands, not just a handful of thicker ones. Club Car DS driver’s club #59

07-11-2018, 09:19 PM	#3
scmoose Gone Wild Join Date: May 2018 Location: Fuquay NC Posts: 181	Re: 2g wire uprade This is what I used Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

07-11-2018, 09:27 PM	#4
E36Racer Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,061	Re: 2g wire uprade You should be fine with that wire. [emoji106]

07-12-2018, 12:32 PM	#6
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: 2g wire uprade As the others stated and the 600v tells you a lot about it. The strand count is another; the higher the count, the more flexible it is. Also the sheathing plays into it as some (higher ambient temperature durability) will have a heavier jacket and those are the ones that will not pass through your OBC.

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07-12-2018, 01:15 PM	#8
Hunter450 Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 515	Re: 2g wire uprade 60v rating is real low for a 2 awg copper cable. I think that is a misprint. Most 2 awg welding lead is rated for 600v. Looks like it has a good number of strands.
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07-12-2018, 01:17 PM	#9
scmoose Gone Wild Join Date: May 2018 Location: Fuquay NC Posts: 181	Re: 2g wire uprade Not sure it's welding lead. I'm now thinking is battery cable. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

07-12-2018, 01:21 PM	#10
PingEye3 Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,308	Re: 2g wire uprade J1127 Spec is for 60V battery cable, great for a golf cart.

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