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<blockquote data-quote="Pappy" data-source="post: 406941" data-attributes="member: 3278"><p>Instead of guessing at what ga. cable you need to run, how 'bout we do it the right way!</p><p></p><p><a href="https://s332.photobucket.com/user/happypappy56/media/wiringdiagram_zpsvak5ymnq.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="https://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m322/happypappy56/wiringdiagram_zpsvak5ymnq.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Take the overall length of the cable run. Lets say it is 10' from the motor to the battery. <strong>Double that length</strong> and look at the chart to tell you what Ga. wire you need for your 50A load or whatever load it is. </p><p>As far as connections go to a high amperage DC load, never use wire nuts. Use a good crimp connector and shrink wrap to keep moisture and corrosion out. If you get a two-wire male and female plug-in (which is desirable) make sure you get all the connectors you will need plus the correct #10 terminals for the circuit breaker, the 5/16" and 3/8" terminals for the battery too. Make sure these connectors are the correct ga. pieces.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pappy, post: 406941, member: 3278"] Instead of guessing at what ga. cable you need to run, how 'bout we do it the right way! [url=https://s332.photobucket.com/user/happypappy56/media/wiringdiagram_zpsvak5ymnq.jpg.html][img]https://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m322/happypappy56/wiringdiagram_zpsvak5ymnq.jpg[/img][/url] Take the overall length of the cable run. Lets say it is 10' from the motor to the battery. [b]Double that length[/b] and look at the chart to tell you what Ga. wire you need for your 50A load or whatever load it is. As far as connections go to a high amperage DC load, never use wire nuts. Use a good crimp connector and shrink wrap to keep moisture and corrosion out. If you get a two-wire male and female plug-in (which is desirable) make sure you get all the connectors you will need plus the correct #10 terminals for the circuit breaker, the 5/16" and 3/8" terminals for the battery too. Make sure these connectors are the correct ga. pieces. [/QUOTE]
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