[HCARC] 12 Volt vs Wire Size Website

[Gary and Arlene Johnson]

http://www.offroaders.com/tech/12-volt-wire-gauge-amps.htm

As many of you know, I have been planning to run my new K3 off of battery power in order to become proficient at it so I can run a "Green Power" station at the next Field Day.  I have been looking for fuses and fuse holders in a large enough size to wire the station using 6 gauge wire that I have plenty of.  I have not been able to find the fuse holders capable of being wired into a 6 guage wire system.  My next thought was - how much overkill am I working with by going to 6 gauge wire??  I found this website that tells me I am overkilling the wire requirement by a lot.  This website says I can safely use 10 gauge wire for 20 amps up to a 25 foot run.  That solves the problem as long as I am electrically safe, and fuse holders with 10 gauge wire leads are easily found.

Gary J
N5"BAA"