We also need to remember that these engines usually catch on the first or
second revolution so the awg 2 is around 4 extra pounds to carry around
after the engine is running. Dead weight. Remember the throw it up in the
air scenario? I've run the numbers and went with awg 4. And no I didn't copy
the Lakeland kit. Actually it was based on my plane. Bob actually started
the 914 tri-gear with awg 12 or 14 on the backup battery and the wires
never even got warm. My 2 cents only.
Jim Thursby N814AT
-----Original Message-----
Behalf Of Tony Krzyzewski
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 1999 2:48 PM
Subject: Re: Starter Cable
The wiring kit sold by Lakeland uses 4 Awg here. I haven't heard any
comments about how well it works.
I agree that 2 Awg "feels" right but the current draw from a Europa
electrical system by my calculations comes well within the capacity of a 4
Awg cable so the only concern is cranking current. I very much suspect that
4 Awg will do the job nicely for the 912 and 914 - it's not as if we are
cranking over a 4 cylinder Lycoming!
If you are planning to put a 912S in then I would tend towards 2 Awg as it
the cranking current will be higher (also note Europa's recommendation to
use a 32Ah battery with the 912S).
Tony
-----Original Message-----
From: Dennis Lowe <dennisl@inovatec.co.uk>
Date: Wednesday, February 10, 1999 8:28 AM
Subject: Starter Cable
>What is the general wisdom with regard to the size of the starter cable
>needed, when the battery is mounted as advised under the rear luggage
shelf?
>2 AWG seems right, but 4 AWG would be a lot lighter and cheaper!
>
>Has anyone run 4 AWG without a problem on the 912?
>
>Any information would be appreciated.
>
>Dennis #333
>
|