Battery Cable Size Chart
Battery Cable Size Chart - The reason for minimum battery size is for cranking and stating the engine without too much voltage drop that would cause the ecm to not allow spark or fuel if the voltage is below a certain level while starting. If possible, i would try to add up the amperage pull from all the components you wish to add then use the chart below to see where your demand falls. 8 ft cable 2ga @ 100amp will drop.26v so 13v will be 12.74v 4ga @ 100amp will drop.41v so 13 v will be 12.59v 8ga @ 100amp will drop 1.03v so 13v will be 11.97v starters range in current so assuming its a 40hp it may not get to 100a. The wire you have in there now is probably automotive sae 2ga if it is in fact not tinned. Good luck and keep posting The cranking battery is in the rear of the boat, about 17ft away. Most shops here use a #4 cable.
The house wiring is 4gauge for the audio equipment and 6 gauge for lights and fans remember if you plan on starting your motor from the second battery, you will have too much voltage drop with a 25' run of 4 gauge. The unit has very thin gauge out the back and because of the run, i wasn't sure if the gauge wire should be increased or is that only for battery charging. 170 election road suite 100 draper, ut 84020 phone intl_phone (outside the u.s.a) info@iboats.com I looked up a honda bf15 hp and it lists a 12 amp pull for the electric start and a.
170 election road suite 100 draper, ut 84020 phone intl_phone (outside the u.s.a) info@iboats.com Yes keep the cables all the same gage. Tohatsu battery cables 6 awg for moderately short runs should be ok. The unit has very thin gauge out the back and because of the run, i wasn't sure if the gauge wire should be increased or is that only for battery charging. Tinned marine cable is 2awg which actually contains more strands of wire and has a larger daimeter than sae type. I looked up a honda bf15 hp and it lists a 12 amp pull for the electric start and a.
Most shops here use a #4 cable. Deep cycle batteries show too much of a voltage drop while starting. There is a chart around for that.as to the excact starting current i dont know and all my manuals are not here with me. The house wiring is 4gauge for the audio equipment and 6 gauge for lights and fans remember if you plan on starting your motor from the second battery, you will have too much voltage drop with a 25' run of 4 gauge. I looked up a honda bf15 hp and it lists a 12 amp pull for the electric start and a.
Most shops here use a #4 cable. The wire you have in there now is probably automotive sae 2ga if it is in fact not tinned. Yes keep the cables all the same gage. The cranking battery is in the rear of the boat, about 17ft away.
Battery Cable Gauge Imo The Bigger The Better.
There is a chart around for that.as to the excact starting current i dont know and all my manuals are not here with me. 8 ft cable 2ga @ 100amp will drop.26v so 13v will be 12.74v 4ga @ 100amp will drop.41v so 13 v will be 12.59v 8ga @ 100amp will drop 1.03v so 13v will be 11.97v starters range in current so assuming its a 40hp it may not get to 100a. If possible, i would try to add up the amperage pull from all the components you wish to add then use the chart below to see where your demand falls. Most shops here use a #4 cable.
Yes Keep The Cables All The Same Gage.
My battery cables are 3' of 00 between the battery and the switch and 4' of 00 between the switch and the motor. If the wire run is under 6 ft. Tinned marine cable is 2awg which actually contains more strands of wire and has a larger daimeter than sae type. I recently bought this older but really in great shape avon 10.5' inflatable with the hardwood flooring.
The Cranking Battery Is In The Rear Of The Boat, About 17Ft Away.
If the sae 2 ga has always worked fine then the marine 2awg will work even better. The unit has very thin gauge out the back and because of the run, i wasn't sure if the gauge wire should be increased or is that only for battery charging. Good luck and keep posting Tohatsu battery cables 6 awg for moderately short runs should be ok.
The House Wiring Is 4Gauge For The Audio Equipment And 6 Gauge For Lights And Fans Remember If You Plan On Starting Your Motor From The Second Battery, You Will Have Too Much Voltage Drop With A 25' Run Of 4 Gauge.
Deep cycle batteries show too much of a voltage drop while starting. With efi, they recommend a starting battery, not a deep cycle. Make sure you use a good battery with proper cca per the owner's manual. The reason for minimum battery size is for cranking and stating the engine without too much voltage drop that would cause the ecm to not allow spark or fuel if the voltage is below a certain level while starting.
Most shops here use a #4 cable. 8 ft cable 2ga @ 100amp will drop.26v so 13v will be 12.74v 4ga @ 100amp will drop.41v so 13 v will be 12.59v 8ga @ 100amp will drop 1.03v so 13v will be 11.97v starters range in current so assuming its a 40hp it may not get to 100a. With efi, they recommend a starting battery, not a deep cycle. If the wire run is under 6 ft. I looked up a honda bf15 hp and it lists a 12 amp pull for the electric start and a.