12V 55Amp Wire Size

[_X7 1,758]

Anyone know what size wire I would need for a 12v battery to a 55 amp converter?

[hammer4reel 7,298]

You can use #8.

I would recommend #6..

 

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48 minutes ago, hammer4reel said:

You can use #8.

I would recommend #6..

 

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Thanks  Dan. I'm hooking up the batteries for the 24v troller  to two 12v converters with a generator

Edited May 22, 2019 by _X7

[hammer4reel 7,298]

1 hour ago, _X7 said:

Thanks  Dan. I'm hooking up the batteries for the 24v troller  to two 12v converters with a generator

What I posted is if you're using fine strand Marine wire like DLO  cable

[electric10162 1,643]

If using fine strand, I recommend "tinning" the bare ends with a quality solder.

[hammer4reel 7,298]

12 minutes ago, electric10162 said:

If using fine strand, I recommend "tinning" the bare ends with a quality solder.

Marine coated and DLO cable is tinned entirely to prevent corrosion 

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4 hours ago, hammer4reel said:

What I posted is if you're using fine strand Marine wire like DLO  cable

Dan, is there anywhere local I can get the wire?

[Buck154 11,853]

Can order online but Lowe's and Home Depot carry it by the foot. That's where I got it for my 24v trolling motor. Use the heavier wire too 

[_X7 1,758]

Home Depot only had regular thhn building wire. I could use it, but I'd prefer the tinned marine wire.

[hammer4reel 7,298]

West marine .

Could call local electrical supply. 

Some carry it for all dc battery ups systems .

Tinned is way to go for sure