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Subject: [AMPS] Wire size
From: vk6apk@eon.net.au (Alek Petkovic)
Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2000 17:54:25 +0800
Vic

I would use the same size cable as 19/072 but get the super flexible stuff 
with the thousands of conductors like arc welder cable. In Australia the 
size is 50 mm squared. I don't know what you call it in the US.

Use the crimp lugs with 3/8 or 1/2 inch holes and stainless or high tensile 
bolts and should not have any volt drop problems.

73, Alek. VK6APK


At 07:49 PM 02-02-00 -0800, Vic wrote:

>I'm going to power a solid state amp with about 120 amps of 13vdc.  I'll need
>about 6-8 feet of wire to get from the PS to the amp.  What wire size should I
>use?
>
>73,
>Vic, K2VCO
>Fresno CA
>
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