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Wiring
Fuses
Fuses should be rated at about 1.5 time the maximum current flow.
Place fuses as close to the power source as possible.
Place fuses as close to the power source as possible.
Wire Sizes
Please note:
Current rating of cable refers to the maximum current the insulation can safely handle.
The cable should be rated for 2-3 times the expected current flow.
Auto wire conductor size will vary considerably depending on manufacturer. Only the outside diameter of the insulation is defined.
Current rating of cable refers to the maximum current the insulation can safely handle.
The cable should be rated for 2-3 times the expected current flow.
Auto wire conductor size will vary considerably depending on manufacturer. Only the outside diameter of the insulation is defined.
AWG/B&S Wire Sizes
| B&S | AWG | Area Square mm | Wire Diameter mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2B&S | 2AWG | 33.6mm2 | 6.54mm |
| 3B&S | 4AWG | 21.2mm2 | 5.83mm |
| 4B&S | |||
| 6B&S | 6AWG | 13.3mm2 | 4.12mm |
| 8B&S | 8AWG | 8.37mm2 | 3.26mm |
| 10B&S | 10AWG | 5.26mm2 | 2.56mm |
| 12B&S | 12AWG | 3.31mm2 | 2.05mm |
| 14B&S | 14AWG | 2.08mm2 | 1.63mm |
| 15AWG | 1.65mm2 | ||
| 16B&S | 16AWG | 1.31mm2 | 1.46mm |
| 18B&S | 18AWG | .82mm2 | 1.16mm |
Auto Wire Sizes
| Auto Cable Size | Cross Section | Strands/Diameter mm | Auto Terminal Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6mm | 4.6mm2 | 57/.32 or 65/.30 | Yellow |
| 5mm | 2.9mm2 | 41/.30 | Yellow |
| 4mm | 1.85mm2 | 26/.30 | Blue |
| 3mm | 0.85mm2 | 16/.30 | Red |
| 2.5mm | Red | ||
| 2.0mm | 0.55mm2 | 7/.32 | Red |
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