alpinelakespilot2000
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Van's FWF wiring diagrams for the 60A alternator show 8AWG wire being used between the alternator and the main buss (via a 60A C/B on the panel). Aeroelectric Bob shows 6AWG for the same purpose (but with a 60A current limiter on the firewall in place of the panel mounted C/B).
That run--from alternator, to master relay, to main buss--is only about 5-6 feet total (maybe 10' total if you follow Van's route), and AC43.13b Figure 11-2 shows 8AWG can handle runs of 60A up to 12 feet. Thus, I'm planning to use 8AWG wire from alternator to a 60A current limiter to the master relay (starter relay side), then finally to my main (master) fuse block buss. Any problem with doing this all with 8AWG? If not, why is Bob Nuckoll's showing 6AWG?
Where's George when you need him? Sure hope he's out of purgatory! : )
Thanks.
That run--from alternator, to master relay, to main buss--is only about 5-6 feet total (maybe 10' total if you follow Van's route), and AC43.13b Figure 11-2 shows 8AWG can handle runs of 60A up to 12 feet. Thus, I'm planning to use 8AWG wire from alternator to a 60A current limiter to the master relay (starter relay side), then finally to my main (master) fuse block buss. Any problem with doing this all with 8AWG? If not, why is Bob Nuckoll's showing 6AWG?
Where's George when you need him? Sure hope he's out of purgatory! : )
Thanks.
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