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<blockquote data-quote="jixer" data-source="post: 186650" data-attributes="member: 3869"><p>I wouldnt worry about tinned wire, its good stuff but I dont really think its needed for the DIYer. Keep the wires enclosed and dry, make the connections tight and when you connect copper to other metals (battery clamps, splices, ect.) use a anti-oxide grease. I troubleshoot electrical problems every day, I only see problems with copper when it gets wet (rain or underground), or has a loose connection or bad splice.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>8ga will work (It needs to be fused correct for 8ga), the down fall is voltage drop ( bigger wire=less resistance), The less voltage available the more amps the motor will draw to do the same work and that will drain the battery faster.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jixer, post: 186650, member: 3869"] I wouldnt worry about tinned wire, its good stuff but I dont really think its needed for the DIYer. Keep the wires enclosed and dry, make the connections tight and when you connect copper to other metals (battery clamps, splices, ect.) use a anti-oxide grease. I troubleshoot electrical problems every day, I only see problems with copper when it gets wet (rain or underground), or has a loose connection or bad splice. 8ga will work (It needs to be fused correct for 8ga), the down fall is voltage drop ( bigger wire=less resistance), The less voltage available the more amps the motor will draw to do the same work and that will drain the battery faster. [/QUOTE]
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