Amp shunt - Page 2

Smilin' Jack · #11 01-15-2013, 10:04 AM

Ttrevor,
Yep we get a lot of comments on the Hawker...like going down in flames

We just gotthe Challenger repainted. We use to go into PDXall the time as the owners sister live there but she passed on.
Jack

mantry · #12 03-22-2015, 11:26 PM

Getting ready to add an EI FP-VA module to my EI UBG-16/FP-5L and while I think it would be much simpler to add the SHUNT to the ALT B+ lead, I think I would rather put it on the BATTERY B+ lead.

My question, does the SHUNT have to be hard mounted to the Firewall? If you mount it on the ALT B+ lead can it be just mounted inline with the ALT B+ Cable and cover it with HEAT SHRINK or something else in the same fashion?

Or is really the only/best option to mount it to the firewall and then run cables to/from it?

Thanks in advance!

Smilin' Jack · #13 03-27-2015, 05:14 PM

I used Trevor's suggestion and mounted mine like he showed. , which I think is a great. I point out this if your shunt should it vibrate around and the heat shrink get frayed and shorts out. it is the total output of your alternator going up in smoke. This would not be a good day.
Jack

carrollcw · #14 04-05-2015, 05:37 PM

Get some 4 ga welding cable from your local welding supply. Can handle just as much current and heat as normal battery cable but much more flexible. Buy a decent 4 ga crimper and crimp the battery terminal ends on the welding cable (can buy them at auto supply store). Then solder them on using a torch.

Easy and much cheaper than having cables custom made. Plus you can make them exactly the length you need them.

bret · #15 04-06-2015, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by carrollcw

Get some 4 ga welding cable from your local welding supply. Can handle just as much current and heat as normal battery cable but much more flexible. Buy a decent 4 ga crimper and crimp the battery terminal ends on the welding cable (can buy them at auto supply store). Then solder them on using a torch.

Easy and much cheaper than having cables custom made. Plus you can make them exactly the length you need them.

Did you just use the S word with wiring on a plane? just trying to stir a pot.