Differences Between 2ga VS. 4ga. Cables

Doc · 03-23-2015, 08:02 PM

Looking for an honest assessment of using 2ga. cables vs. 4ga. on my 2000 48V Carryall. I just bought a new set of batteries which I'll be installing this weekend. The old 4ga cables are tired & dirty so I'm getting new ones. Is this the time to switch to 2 ga cables though? I would think they'd impede the movement of the F/R switch. Is that a valid concern? Thanks for any input!

Oneunder · 03-23-2015, 09:13 PM

Have you read this thread?

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...an-16-mph.html

Measure volts under load and see if your current setup limits volts to the motor.

passthru · 03-23-2015, 09:26 PM

Load carries better, less resistance, less heat build up . . .

DKRgoods · 03-24-2015, 07:34 PM

Your cart normally uses 6ga so the 4ga is already an improvement. Unless you are running higher than 500 amps 4ga is enough.

I added these to mine http://www.ebay.com/itm/4ga-CLUB-CAR...-/320431981173

Great quality. Don't forget the dielectric grease to prevent/slow down the corrosion

Doc · 03-24-2015, 08:46 PM

I checked that auction but it doesn't look like he provides the cables for the F/R switch and the cables to the controller. Are those cables really needed or just the ones that go from the battery pack?

scottyb · 03-24-2015, 09:14 PM

It's a complete half set

Shows what he knows.

03-23-2015, 08:02 PM	#1
Doc Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 312	Differences Between 2ga VS. 4ga. Cables Looking for an honest assessment of using 2ga. cables vs. 4ga. on my 2000 48V Carryall. I just bought a new set of batteries which I'll be installing this weekend. The old 4ga cables are tired & dirty so I'm getting new ones. Is this the time to switch to 2 ga cables though? I would think they'd impede the movement of the F/R switch. Is that a valid concern? Thanks for any input!
Doc Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 312

03-23-2015, 09:13 PM	#2
Oneunder Getting Wild Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas Posts: 108	Re: Differences Between 2ga VS. 4ga. Cables Have you read this thread? http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...an-16-mph.html Measure volts under load and see if your current setup limits volts to the motor.

03-23-2015, 09:26 PM	#3
passthru Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 500	Re: Differences Between 2ga VS. 4ga. Cables Load carries better, less resistance, less heat build up . . .

03-24-2015, 07:34 PM	#4
DKRgoods Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mass Posts: 40	Re: Differences Between 2ga VS. 4ga. Cables Your cart normally uses 6ga so the 4ga is already an improvement. Unless you are running higher than 500 amps 4ga is enough. I added these to mine http://www.ebay.com/itm/4ga-CLUB-CAR...-/320431981173 Great quality. Don't forget the dielectric grease to prevent/slow down the corrosion

03-24-2015, 08:46 PM	#5
Doc Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 312	Re: Differences Between 2ga VS. 4ga. Cables I checked that auction but it doesn't look like he provides the cables for the F/R switch and the cables to the controller. Are those cables really needed or just the ones that go from the battery pack?
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03-24-2015, 09:14 PM	#6
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: Differences Between 2ga VS. 4ga. Cables It's a complete half set Shows what he knows.

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