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05-02-2013, 01:05 PM
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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Webb City, MO.
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Wiring size question
I attempted to use three 12V batteries to run my cart. I used #6 AWG from battery to battery for 36V. I have determined that this was a bad decision and have purchased the six 6V batteries I should have bought from the beginning. Now the question is, can I use the #6 wire or should I go to something heavier like #4 AWG. I can't find a calculation for DC to tell me with 200A/H batteries what is needed. I've got plenty of #6 but I'm skeptical about whether or not it will become hot with continuous use.
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05-02-2013, 02:19 PM
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Re: Wiring size question
the melex im restoring has the 4 # AWG wires
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05-05-2013, 10:42 PM
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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Webb City, MO.
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Re: Wiring size question
Thanks, taking your advice and going #4 wire.
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05-08-2013, 01:27 PM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Latonia KY
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Re: Wiring size question
I would go no smaller then 4 I am using 1 gauge welding cable for mine. No issue with amp loss that way!
Good luck! curious to see the pics of the progress |
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05-08-2013, 02:41 PM
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Getting Wild
Join Date: May 2010
Location: South Florida
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Re: Wiring size question
Dumb question when you say you have a lot of #6 wire your not using #6 THHN?
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05-08-2013, 02:49 PM
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Happy Carting
 Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southern California
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Re: Wiring size question
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05-09-2013, 01:53 PM
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Getting Wild
Join Date: May 2010
Location: South Florida
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Re: Wiring size question
I give that two thumbs up!
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05-09-2013, 03:02 PM
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05-14-2013, 09:22 AM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Latonia KY
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Re: Wiring size question
same gauge as regular wire. welding cable just has more strands. More strands, less loss better flexibility and disbursement.
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05-14-2013, 09:26 AM
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Happy Carting
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southern California
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Re: Wiring size question
THHN or THNN all that is AC wire. ( high voltage - low amperage)
Welding cable is specifically designed for high amperage use. Comes in many gauges. 4g and 2g seem to fit most all golf cart applications |
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