>
> The wire size called out by the Rotax manual for 'current-carrying'
> regulator connections is 2.5mm2; which is somewhere between 12g (3.35mm2)
> and 14g (2.08mm2).
>
> Duncan McF.
Sure - thanks. I will probably use 12AWG.
But it was an easy mistake to make - NO-WHERE is that earth connection from
the rectifier-regulator marked as being "high current carrying" or any
similar term. It is in the installation manual as an earth, just like the
earth to the starter solenoid.
I rather expect it to improve the stability of my engine instruments when
this earth is properly installed ! 12 or 14 amps through 22AWG will have
heated it up a LOT ! And increased its resistance (I think)
Richard
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