Battery Cable Size May 10, 2024, 03:49:19 pm Perhaps someone knows the recommended cable size for connecting battery 1 to battery 2 for the 6V house batteries? I’m appreciative of help.
Re: Battery Cable Size Reply #1 – May 10, 2024, 05:40:15 pm 2 gauge was used by the Mothership.Larry 1 Likes
Re: Battery Cable Size Reply #2 – May 10, 2024, 05:48:13 pm Note that 2 ga is not the same as 2.0 ga...Steve 1 Likes
Re: Battery Cable Size Reply #3 – May 10, 2024, 06:38:51 pm "Note that 2 ga is not the same as 2.0 ga..."Actually, I've never seen wire referred to as "2.0 ga." In the American Wire Gauge (AWG) system, decimal points aren't used. I think you meant "2/0."Yes, AWG 2 ("two gauge") is not the same as AWG 00, usually referred to as 2/0 or "two ought." Where Europeans sensibly rate wire sizes in square millimeters (which have a direct relationship to ampacity and voltage drop), our system rates increasing sizes thus:AWG 6 ("six gauge")AWG 4AWG 2AWG 1AWG 0AWG 00 or 2/0 ("two ought")AWG 0000 4/0 ("four ought")... and so on. Yes, the smaller the number, the larger the wire... until you get to zero, and then the more zeros, the larger the wire. For example, 4/0 looks like this: I know I'm being pedantic, but as Steve said, it's important not be confused by our confusing system. Just be grateful we don't have to specify cable lengths in fathoms. ;-) 2 Likes
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