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Anderson lead length

PostPosted: Sun, 22 Jan 2017 4:49 +0000
by will 4x4
Just wondering if having a 3m length lead with anderson plug running to my waeco fridge, if i will have any dramas with that
Only reason being is i want to be able to have my fridge under my awning when i set up camp, and that happens to be approx 3m of lead
Cheers

Re: Anderson lead length

PostPosted: Sun, 22 Jan 2017 5:31 +0000
by wyworrie
so long as the cable is heavy enough that you don't get much voltage drop. The total resistance from the battery to the fridge and back to earth (-ve) should not exceed 0.1 - 0.12ohms.

Re: Anderson lead length

PostPosted: Mon, 23 Jan 2017 4:46 +0000
by cmilton54
Use 8 B and S wire not a problem, that comes inside a protective sheath to make it easy to handle.