Upgraded wire size?

Seaquell · 12-16-2016, 12:50 PM

Are you guys using true 2 gauge about .250 diameter copper or the large 2/0 two ott size that is more like .400 dia. .

The term 2 gauge seems to be used in both descriptions.
I have decided to go with only copper or OFC as listed, the more strands the better.
I ordered some 2 gauge 2,646 strand ofc to try out.

270Handiman · 01-31-2017, 08:01 PM

2 gauge and 2/0 are two completely different wire sizes....anyone using them in a same description should be avoided for electrical advice.

Most here upgrade from stock 6 gauge to either 4 gauge or 2 gauge depending on the anticipated amp draw.

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Sergio · 01-31-2017, 08:25 PM

I think to have 2,646 strands it must be 00 or 2/0 cable.

The number of strands only affects how flexible the cable is, there is no electric performance benefit.

I am not trying to be negative, just don't overpay on the count of the strands.

Molon Labe USA · 01-31-2017, 08:34 PM

2ga should be about 660 strands, @ least the copper welding cable I'm going to use is.

yamahaguy97 · 01-31-2017, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sergio

I think to have 2,646 strands it must be 00 or 2/0 cable.

The number of strands only affects how flexible the cable is, there is no electric performance benefit.

I am not trying to be negative, just don't overpay on the count of the strands.

Lol good point Sergio most people probably don't realize that. Just like some people will get excited when upgrading from 6 to 4 ga cables only to discover it does not boost their golf car speed/performance

Seaquell · 02-01-2017, 08:38 AM

This is the stuff that I tried out, I ended up going with Standard welding cable #2 because the casing is tougher than this stuff, this stuff is really flexible and nice but it's for car audio environment not laying in acid all day

OFC Full Copper 2646 Strand Count 2 Gauge Blue Power Ground Wire Cable - 5ft
Condition: New
Brand: Xscorpion
Model: PW250BL
Weight (Oz): 16.00
main image
General Features:
Xscorpion Full Copper Power/ Ground Wire Car Audio Cable
Good for any Car and Mobile Audio Applications
Designed to allow for higher current loads
Oversized, fine stranded, tinned Oxygen Free Copper (99.99%)
Chemical and heat resistance (-40 to 105 C)
Power wire utilizes finely stranded
Soft PVC insulation for flexibility and years of exceptional performance
2 Ga. 2646 x .127mm Fine Strand Count
Color: Blue Finish
Length: 5 feet
Colors available include Black, Blue, Red and Platinum
Available in 5, 10, 25 and 50 Feet
Please Note: Cable is cut out from spool

Seaquell · 02-01-2017, 08:43 AM

It could just be a typo

12-16-2016, 12:50 PM	#1
Seaquell Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Wilmington NC USA Posts: 268	Upgraded wire size? Are you guys using true 2 gauge about .250 diameter copper or the large 2/0 two ott size that is more like .400 dia. . The term 2 gauge seems to be used in both descriptions. I have decided to go with only copper or OFC as listed, the more strands the better. I ordered some 2 gauge 2,646 strand ofc to try out.

01-31-2017, 08:25 PM	#3
Sergio Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 9,329	Re: Upgraded wire size? I think to have 2,646 strands it must be 00 or 2/0 cable. The number of strands only affects how flexible the cable is, there is no electric performance benefit. I am not trying to be negative, just don't overpay on the count of the strands.

01-31-2017, 08:34 PM	#4
Molon Labe USA Getting Wild Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Ellis Co., TEXAS Posts: 91	Re: Upgraded wire size? 2ga should be about 660 strands, @ least the copper welding cable I'm going to use is.

02-01-2017, 08:38 AM	#6
Seaquell Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Wilmington NC USA Posts: 268	Re: Upgraded wire size? This is the stuff that I tried out, I ended up going with Standard welding cable #2 because the casing is tougher than this stuff, this stuff is really flexible and nice but it's for car audio environment not laying in acid all day OFC Full Copper 2646 Strand Count 2 Gauge Blue Power Ground Wire Cable - 5ft Condition: New Brand: Xscorpion Model: PW250BL Weight (Oz): 16.00 main image General Features: Xscorpion Full Copper Power/ Ground Wire Car Audio Cable Good for any Car and Mobile Audio Applications Designed to allow for higher current loads Oversized, fine stranded, tinned Oxygen Free Copper (99.99%) Chemical and heat resistance (-40 to 105 C) Power wire utilizes finely stranded Soft PVC insulation for flexibility and years of exceptional performance 2 Ga. 2646 x .127mm Fine Strand Count Color: Blue Finish Length: 5 feet Colors available include Black, Blue, Red and Platinum Available in 5, 10, 25 and 50 Feet Please Note: Cable is cut out from spool

02-01-2017, 08:43 AM	#7
Seaquell Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Wilmington NC USA Posts: 268	Re: Upgraded wire size? It could just be a typo

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01-31-2017, 08:01 PM	#2
270Handiman Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SE Louisiana Posts: 257	2 gauge and 2/0 are two completely different wire sizes....anyone using them in a same description should be avoided for electrical advice. Most here upgrade from stock 6 gauge to either 4 gauge or 2 gauge depending on the anticipated amp draw. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

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