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Title: What wire do we use for our systems.
Post by: NWH on January 24, 2010, 09:14:39 pm
I need to re route some of my system wiring from system to battery tomorrow but i need to know which type it is please ie 8amp-20 odd amp,i went to halfords and the guy said you need to tell me what amps you are drawing from the setup in order for me to tell what you`ll need.I run a heater and 1 pump but when i had the heater fitted no different wiring was used to the original i think as it looks identical,Thank`s in advance.
Title: Re: What wire do we use for our systems.
Post by: evil genius on January 24, 2010, 11:00:19 pm
i think your pump will use around 5amps and will probably use a 10amp fuse.
i would use something like 17amp/3.3mm OD cable for wiring to pumps and other bits and for main feeds, like from battery to battery or battery to fuse box use a 27amp/3.7mm OD cable.

i can get you the 17amp for around 80p a meter and 27amp for around 90p a meter. if your interested email me. just try to avoid halfords as it will be super pricey.

hope this helps
ian
Title: Re: What wire do we use for our systems.
Post by: [GQC] Tim on January 24, 2010, 11:02:57 pm
Always use more amp wire then your fuse. (Obvious)

I've got 10amp fuses in the system, and 17a wire. They come on a little spool at halfords, yellow.
Title: Re: What wire do we use for our systems.
Post by: NWH on January 24, 2010, 11:12:38 pm
What colour for live and what colour for neutral in Halfords do you know,i`m having a half bulkhead fitted and need to re wire so i can get to the battery.
Title: Re: What wire do we use for our systems.
Post by: evil genius on January 24, 2010, 11:18:49 pm
the cable is all the same, the colour is just for user preference to code things.

go for a red or brown for live and a blue or white for neutral

but as its 12v auto electrics it should just be positive and negative. so use black/negative and red/live/positive
ian
Title: Re: What wire do we use for our systems.
Post by: [GQC] Tim on January 24, 2010, 11:21:22 pm
black/negative and red/live/positive

Agreed
Title: Re: What wire do we use for our systems.
Post by: NWH on January 24, 2010, 11:56:46 pm
Thankyou for your replies guys.