What gauge wire are the provided cables? Will the DC connectors accommodate 4ga cables to the battery?
1189776
It definitely was smaller than 4ga. I recon it was about 8ga. The amp comes with about 4 feet of ~8ga cable connected to a female connector that is unique to this amp - I very much doubt you would be able to change the 8ga for 4ga and without breaking the connector. I fitted this on my class A RV and it is awesome. I ran about 10 feet of 4ga from the batteries to installation location of the inverter, I then used two 45amp fuse holders and fuses to join the 4ga to the ~8ga. I used 40 amp because that is what the instruction manual specified. I didn't have another way of joining the negative 4ga and 8ga together and so I decided another fuse and holder would do the job - seems to work fine. It definitely was smaller than 4ga. I recon it was about 8ga. The amp comes with about 4 feet of ~8ga cable connected to a female connector that is unique to this amp - I very much doubt you would be able to change the 8ga for 4ga and without breaking the connector. I fitted this on my class A RV and it is awesome. I ran about 10 feet of 4ga from the batteries to installation location of the inverter, I then used two 45amp fuse holders and fuses to join the 4ga to the ~8ga. I used 40 amp because that is what the instruction manual specified. I didn't have another way of joining the negative... » Read More It definitely was smaller than 4ga. I recon it was about 8ga. The amp comes with about 4 feet of ~8ga cable connected to a female connector that is unique to this amp - I very much doubt you would be able to change the 8ga for 4ga and without breaking the connector. I fitted this on my class A RV and it is awesome. I ran about 10 feet of 4ga from the batteries to installation location of the inverter, I then used two 45amp fuse holders and fuses to join the 4ga to the ~8ga. I used 40 amp because that is what the instruction manual specified. I didn't have another way of joining the negative 4ga and 8ga together and so I decided another fuse and holder would do the job - seems to work fine. « Show Less
1189777
It definitely was smaller than 4ga. I recon it was about 8ga. The amp comes with about 4 feet of ~8ga cable connected to a female connector that is unique to this amp - I very much doubt you would be able to change the 8ga for 4ga and without breaking the connector. I fitted this on my class A RV and it is awesome. I ran about 10 feet of 4ga from the batteries to installation location of the inverter, I then used two 45amp fuse holders and fuses to join the 4ga to the ~8ga. I used 40 amp because that is what the instruction manual specified. I didn't have another way of joining the negative 4ga and 8ga together and so I decided another fuse and holder would do the job - seems to work fine.
1189778
Provided cables are 4 feet of #10; Yes, they are large connectors. Here's the info from the manual:Attach a 40A (or 20A fuse when using 24 volt) fuse in line with the positive conductor as close to the battery as possible. Extending the included cables may result in excessive voltage drop. Increase overall cable gauge to the next larger standard size for every 3 feet extended and do not exceed 10 feet total inverter cable length. For example: 10 feet cable = 6 gauge wire.Hope this helps. BTW, I had to call tech support with a question about my installation and they were very responsive and helpful (866.247.6527). Provided cables are 4 feet of #10; Yes, they are large connectors. Here's the info from the manual:Attach a 40A (or 20A fuse when using 24 volt) fuse in line with the positive conductor as close to the battery as possible. Extending the included cables may result in excessive voltage drop. Increase overall cable gauge to the next larger standard size for every 3 feet extended and do not exceed 10 feet total inverter cable length. For example: 10 feet cable = 6 gauge wire.Hope this helps. BTW, I had to call tech support with a question about my installation and they were... » Read More Provided cables are 4 feet of #10; Yes, they are large connectors. Here's the info from the manual:Attach a 40A (or 20A fuse when using 24 volt) fuse in line with the positive conductor as close to the battery as possible. Extending the included cables may result in excessive voltage drop. Increase overall cable gauge to the next larger standard size for every 3 feet extended and do not exceed 10 feet total inverter cable length. For example: 10 feet cable = 6 gauge wire.Hope this helps. BTW, I had to call tech support with a question about my installation and they were very responsive and helpful (866.247.6527). « Show Less
1039677
I just talked with the tech support at Deltran Corporation (manufactures of the Battery Tenders) and they told me that the wire is 16 gauge. Here is there contact info: Deltran Corp., 801 International Speedway Blvd., DeLand, FL 32724, (386) 736-7900 or (877) 456-7901. Email: service@batterytender.com
1710102
should be 16 gauge, see link, http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/amps-wire-gauge-d_730.html, but i believe the warranty will be void if you alter the cables, check the warranty statement.
2259640
The way mine are soldered I can't get to the bare wire to get an accurate measurement but the cable has 2x1.5mm^2 printed on it. I think that puts them at about AWG 14 or 15. That's also what I'd estimate by looking at them. However, since they don't list the gauge in the description it's possible that you'd get different wire on yours.
838451
Both are 4 conductor, but the solders in mine were crap and the thing fell apart one time when I unplugged it.The 4 conductor functionality also didn't work very well.
1039676
I'm not sure what gauge the wire is. I can tell you that it is the same size as the wire that comes with the chargers. The connections are also the same size as the connections for the charger. The extension comes with a connector cover to isolate the plug to prevent any potential for grounding/arcing. The extension was long enough to route the wire wherever I needed it making connecting and charging my truck battery easier. This is a very user friendly product - a realu "Plug & Play" item. I highly recommend this product.
203978
Yes, the amperage of the fuse will have to be determined by the owners manual on the amp. I can't remember the exact spec on the amp size on the fuse. But yes the power terminal on the amp will support a 4 gauge wire, no problem.
342737
Just two short DC wires; positive and negative. I used crimp connectors, no soldering.
1685464
No, you'll need more wire. It has a pigtail that's about a foot long or so, in 14ga wire. You will probably want more wire, and maybe fuses as well.
1298229
I made my own. The controller has terminal strip screws for all the inputs and outputs. I have the controller within 5 feet of the battery. Use at least 12 gauge wire for each, the positive and the negative. Larger gauge would be better. I crimped on connectors to fit on the controller screws and my battery has screwed studs that I also crimped connectors on to fit.
2067996
Yes, it should to wire you will need 4 Gauge wire to run to the battery and place were its dry in vehicle . I got a Power Drive 1500 inverter that comes with the wiring included for a little more money, because 4 Gauge wire is not cheap. that I run in my semi truck and never had a problem.
1441899
Wire and connectors are 22 gauge, very thin I will be replacing them with different ones. I guess you get what you pay for?
1038415
honestly it is like 10ga. wiring. Its pretty good wiring. it will hold all of 30 amps.
1872829
I use a lot of 16 thru 12 ga. wire depending on current draw. Connectors are available very heavy current to the lighter stuff, i.e., 22 ga. Do a search and see. de K0xxx
1716347
What gauge cables do you have connecting it to the battery? I'm using 8 gauge and it's working fine.
1034036
There really isn't a wiring diagram. There are 4 wires, each clearly marked. The four wires are +48 VDC In (+ side of battery array), Ground in (- side of battery array), +12 VDC Out and GND (-) Out. Connect the input side to your battery array and the output side to whatever 12 volt device you need to power. Keep in mind that there is a 10 Amp limit, which should be plenty for most applications, but something to be aware of.
116492
The leads are just over five feet long with heavy-duty parrot beak style clamps. Pretty sure the leads are 4 gauge, definitely thick enough to handle a 225A current.