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
>
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