[Dean Aspects]

What wire do i need to wire my pump up to the van battery does it need to be a particular type or will any do?

[Dean Aspects]

Anyone??

[michael papworth]

2.5 mm, 10A

And you MUST MUST MUST include a 7.5 or 10A fuse in the live wire.

[matt]

2.5 mm, 10A

And you MUST MUST MUST include a 7.5 or 10A fuse in the live wire.

better to have a fuse lower than 10 amp, as thats what the fuse in the pump has ( or allways used to )

[Dean Aspects]

thanks guys

[steve m]

if thats the fuse that the pump comes with then 10A should be ok to use as standard. Dont know if its still the norm, btu if a fuse is supplied with an item (pump, radio, whatever) its usually lower than needed to stop damage in case of a surge

[[GQC] Tim]

Never use the same Amp wire as the fuse or what is drawing current.

10a fuse, and 10a wire might burn the wire aswell.

Get 17a wire.

[michael papworth]

Hi Tim,

I can understand what you are saying here, but it's not right, I'm afraid. A 10A cable is designed to carry 10A comfortably indefinitely. It has quite a high factor of safety built into the design. A 10A fuse is designed to burn out when a bit more than 10A is passed through it.

Having said that, your approach is erring on the side of safety. I wish all others would do the same.