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03-09-2011, 05:40 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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recommended gauge wire..
Been trying to find the recommended gauge wire for an engine ground? I have 2 gauge, but that seems to be overkill...
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03-09-2011, 05:44 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: WA
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Check out B&C
B&C has some great flat braided ground wire and very flexible battery cable that you customize length and terminations.
from B&C
The best way to establish an appropriate electrical pathway for starter/alternator currents to the airframe. Constructed of two layers of woven, tinned copper wire, and high quality ring terminals, our Braided Bonding Straps are electrically equivalent to 2AWG wire, though more flexible.
http://www.bandc.biz/braidedbondingstrap.aspx
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Last edited by schristo@mac.com : 03-10-2011 at 07:16 AM.
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03-09-2011, 05:50 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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Should be the same gauge as that running to your starter.
Same current has to go through both.
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
EAA Flight Advisor/Tech Counselor, Friend of the RV-1
Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
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03-09-2011, 07:20 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mel
Should be the same gauge as that running to your starter.
Same current has to go through both.
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Just wanted to say, we can always count on a short, relevant and logical answer from Mel
Thank you for your great contribution
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03-10-2011, 06:10 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: USA
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Two #2 Ga for redundancy
on my 10 or the equivalent in the braided type.
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03-10-2011, 06:17 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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Looks like #2 it is...thanks.
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Ryan Allen, CFII
RV7 N612RA, flying since july 2012
E-170/175
RV10 Tail Kit complete, Wings 90%, fuse on order
Acro Sport 2, building
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