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07-11-2019, 02:07 PM | #11 |
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Re: 2g-4g-2g «link» through the obc
Can anyone tell me why a bolt is better than cable? The diameter should be the same...
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07-11-2019, 02:11 PM | #12 |
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Re: 2g-4g-2g «link» through the obc
2 ga cable without insulation is real close to 5/16, also same as battery stud.
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07-11-2019, 02:35 PM | #13 |
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Re: 2g-4g-2g «link» through the obc
A 5/16 bolt has more diameter than 1 ga cable.
As long as You can keep that cable jumper about 3 inches long, including the connections, go for it. The issue is "resistance" and that is directly related to the length of whatever you use. I really don't think you can make a cable "stud" and fasten it to the 2ga cable more efficiently than using a bolt. |
07-11-2019, 03:01 PM | #14 |
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07-11-2019, 03:10 PM | #15 |
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Re: 2g-4g-2g «link» through the obc
Can’t find any brass or copper bolts in my 1hour online search, how important is the material of the bolt? I’m afraid lube and bending won’t get the cable through, first time ever actually...
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07-11-2019, 04:06 PM | #16 |
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Re: 2g-4g-2g «link» through the obc
Pretty important actually.
As far as electric conductivity is concerned and assuming copper being the reference for comparisons, aluminum would be the second best choice. The problem with aluminum is that it oxidizes really quick, specially when connecting to copper and that is not a good thing for high amperage. It is also hard to keep anti-oxidizing paste on the connection due to water exposure. If you move to alloys, Brass is the winner. Interesting enough even though Brass is 60% copper and Silicon Bronze is about 96% copper, as far as electrical conductivity, Brass is twice as conductive. Stainless Steel is much more inferior than Brass on conductivity as well. If You really cannot locate brass bolts, keep the 4ga cable jumper through the OBC as short as practical (under 12 inches if possible) and it will be fine. |
07-11-2019, 05:06 PM | #17 |
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07-11-2019, 05:14 PM | #18 |
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Re: 2g-4g-2g «link» through the obc
Anything wrong with using a coated steel bolt? Other than the possibility of rust, which can be prevented with pretty much any kind of grease.
I would think an M10 or probably M12 even would fit through the OBC hole. Might need to put larger eyelets on the end of the wires for them to fit on the bolt, or drill them out if there’s enough material on them. |
07-11-2019, 05:31 PM | #19 |
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