What gauge wire should be used when spicing this into an existing system?
1852176
I used 16G, 18G would be Good. the amps are low. It is a real nice tender I have 5 of them hook to 5-15W panels keeping my Tractor Charge and riding lawn more and my 85 Monte Carlo and my truck and my Harley. Keep all my stuff at peak charge.
1852177
The charger is rated at a maximum panel size of 45W. This equates to 4 amps current at 11.25 volts. I wouldn't use anything less than 18AWG. Larger gauges go toward smaller numbers, so 16 is larger wire than 18.
1852178
7 watts is the max I think on this controller. Use a light cord (one with ribs). It is find in size and strong. Solder then you will have a better connection at the end of the copper wire.
840601
We recommend direct ground burial splices for use with this wire. We have them for sale. Thanks for your interest!
1793211
Regular flux core wire that you buy to fit this machine will work, but you need to be careful of burning through thin gauge steel so keep the heat/current low for light gauge work
2135253
I used 16 gauge with the terminals that are provided. If you want to go to a heavier wire, you can provide your own terminals which are readily available.
924915
12 gauge is only good for 20A 10 gauge is only rated for 30A. So you need much bigger wire
227795
I use the Lincoln 0.35 wire, it's a good all around type of wire and it's inexpensive.
1064236
you can use any gauge. I used 12, he only thing is it doesn't fit in a groove the speakers have in the back, but you still can't see the cable from the front.
1519096
It depends on how far your speakers are to your receiver I used 12 gauge. Here is a link that might help you: http://www.hometheaterforum.com/topic/172172-speaker-wire-what-size/
299205
I used an 8 gauge wire and it worked fine for me. Just make sure that it is actually 8 gauge of wire, a lot of the time wire gauge is falsely advertised.
658420
Glad to help. This kit is great. Comes in very handy when needed. However, I believe #8 gauge is the largest wire it can be used on.
1802164
I used 10 Gauge, distance to the battery and controller charging output (Amps) has a bearing on the wire gauge size. Go larger rather then smaller, it make the system more efficient and saver.
1581133
I have two gauge in mine. That's prob. Pretty close to as big as it goes due to size of the connector that wire goes into.
650655
I use a relatively low gauge but am out of town so can't say accurately. Mine is NOT the heavy "round" wire.
443160
Just add whatever length wire that you need using wire nuts or insulated butt splice connectors.
1096236
I would suggest a 4 guage wiring kit with a 80 amp fuse or higher. I use 4 guage without any heat issues.
1923628
I used 12 gauge wire from Advance auto as I already had enough on hand. Since the pump itself has smaller 16 gauge lead wires on it that is a little overkill . The pump does not draw much current (amps ) so 14 gauge wire would work safely as well. Do not use the smaller 22 /24 gauge speaker wire or such crap like the moron that previously owned my boat as it is unsafe and not suitable.
349519
Any fine diameter silver solder will work fine. Rule of thumb is to always use solder with a smaller diameter than the wire you're trying to solder, I always try to use 0.032 for just about anything.