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tonyrenshaw268(at)gmail.c
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 Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 4:04 pm Post subject: Welding Cable, again |
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Gidday,
I'm trying to plan my electrical run from a rear mounted battery. I know that I can get #2 gauge wire to do the job, but having never seen it or used it, I have researched the list. It seems that welding wire is an option, recommended in fact by Bob Nuckolls for its workability. The fire retardant properties of the insulation are not great, but hey, a fire in a cockpit is going to kill you long before the fumes will. So, has anyone got experience using the welding cables, and any specific advice regarding which type to get etc.
Reg
Tony Renshaw
Sydney Aussie........home building, of sorts
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RobHousman
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| Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 5:05 pm Post subject: Welding Cable, again |
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I cannot comment on the welding wire (although I definitely accept Bob K's
advice on this) but I can comment on the wire size you are considering.
The Europa factory wiring harness uses #4 AWG wire, stranded but not very
flexible, for the rear mounted battery.
Best regards,
Rob Housman
Irvine, CA
Europa XS Tri-Gear
A070
Airframe complete
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paul.the.aviator(at)gmail
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| Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 7:23 pm Post subject: Welding Cable, again |
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Tony,
You need #4 cable. Welding cable is easy to work with but it weighs a bunch. As part of my recent work on my aircraft I used CCA cable from http://periheliondesign.com/. I took out 2 lbs
Paul
On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 7:04 PM, Rob Housman <europa(at)hyperion-ef.com (europa(at)hyperion-ef.com)> wrote:
[quote] --> Europa-List message posted by: "Rob Housman" <europa(at)hyperion-ef.com (europa(at)hyperion-ef.com)>
I cannot comment on the welding wire (although I definitely accept Bob K's
advice on this) but I can comment on the wire size you are considering.
The Europa factory wiring harness uses #4 AWG wire, stranded but not very
flexible, for the rear mounted battery.
Best regards,
Rob Housman
Irvine, CA
Europa XS Tri-Gear
A070
Airframe complete
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