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battery cables?
Who makes there own battery cables? If so what wire do you use? #10 or is it #8. 10 looks thin. I was even thinking going to #6.
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I use #2 gage and I solder the ends on.
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#2 wow that's heavy.I guess heavier is better. What solder do you use?
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Here is a link for welding cable. http://www.wireandcabletogo.com/Weld...FcEDOgodNWkAUw |
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60%tin/40%lead .06 diameter |
Thanks. I'll see if i can find cable and ends
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Here is a link for cable ends.
http://www.wiringproducts.com/copper...FYw7OgoduxAAFg You can find them at Lowes or TSC you should also be able to get cable at TSC I put the end in the vise open end facing up, heat it with a propane torch, melt the solder in it till it full then slip the cable into the molten solder. I continue heating it till the solder has soaked into the cable. Cool it off, clean it up slip the heat shrink tube over it and heat that with a heat gun. |
Do you guys still use #2 gauge to the starter also. I want to run new cables on my 149.
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Here is a link to wire size amperage capacity. It is a marine rated chart, but good for reference.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...e#.UuLdHhDn9hE #2 is a little overkill for the starter wire, but I like heavy-duty. #6 would be a minimum for starter wire, IMO. |
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