Find out what the maximum current is for the charger and then size the wire
so that it will handle that current. If you don't know the current
capabilities of the various wire sizes, let me know the current and I will
tell you the minimum wire size required.
Somehow, speaker wire seems inadequate.
Joe
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From: triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Paul Willoughby
Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 10:24 AM
To: List Triumph
Subject: [TR] Trickle Charger Wire Gauge?
Will automotive speaker wire be sufficient to handle the current of the
inexpensive Harbor Freight automatic battery chargers?
I'm going to install a quick disconnect in the grill so I don't have to open
the hood to connect the battery charger. I've got a roll of red and black
speaker wire that would make a nice clean installation. But after stripping
the insulation off, it doesn't seem like a lot of wire. But then I imagine
that there isn't a lot of electricity in that little charger either.
paulw
64 TR4
56 TR3
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