11-14-2010, 02:07 PM | #1 |
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Cable upgrade
Doing an upgrade of power cables. What is the difference between the high strand count wires and the lower strand count, besides flexability? Doing the longer cables first, when I got to the last one I was short about 4" on the last piece of cable to complete it. Using 4 gauge wires. I have a battery cable for a car that it 4 gauge. What would happen if I used it for the last piece? About an 18" long cable. I was using welding cable until I ran a tad short.
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11-14-2010, 03:06 PM | #2 |
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Re: Cable upgrade
The high strand count wire also have better conductance, but in a pinch (like this) you should be fine using the low strand count stuff for awhile.
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11-14-2010, 04:14 PM | #3 |
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Re: Cable upgrade
What problems would I have if I leave the battery cable on instead of changing it to welding cable?
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11-14-2010, 05:03 PM | #4 |
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Re: Cable upgrade
Let's pretend you have 12 cables, and 11 of them are the welding cable and 1 is the battery cable. The 11 will now be restricted by the one. A chain is only as strong as it's weakest link.
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11-14-2010, 05:08 PM | #5 |
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Re: Cable upgrade
The automotive battery cable is made for 12v and 160 cranking amps (+/-)
The welding cable is made for 240v and 400 amps..... Gorno is right go get a short piece and finish it right... |
11-14-2010, 06:08 PM | #6 |
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Re: Cable upgrade
now that we are on the subject, are their any specific cables other then custom making them that you guys can recommend. I was going to order some on Ebay but refrained bc of uncertainty. Some have a rubber sheath and different endings. Also, what 48v solenoid should I go for? Interested in 2ga since eventually going with 500amp Alltrax. First choice, if available, would be through site sponsor. thx
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11-14-2010, 06:19 PM | #7 |
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Re: Cable upgrade
There sure are a bunch of variables when trying to evaluate this stuff. I would venture to say tha if you are looking at the least expensive cable you can find (on ebay) you are going to get what you pay for.... I buy the highest quality and strand count cable I can find and solder on solid copper ends with silver solder. I'm not giving up all my tricks to keep the connections from corroding but I know that the stuff on ebay can't come close to the quality you can buy or make yourself.
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11-14-2010, 06:43 PM | #8 | |
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11-14-2010, 06:59 PM | #9 |
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Re: Cable upgrade
Money is not an issue, at least not for cables. I don't settle for anything that's sub par. And I do agree with you about your Ebay comment. At least for the most part. Again, that's why I'm asking this question? thx
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11-14-2010, 07:02 PM | #10 |
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Reason I said that is I like to surf ebay too but I have bought some things there that looked to good to be true and guess what
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