Tony,
You need #4 cable. Welding cable is easy to work with but it weighs a
bunch. As part of my recent work on my aircraft I used CCA cable from
http://periheliondesign.com/. I took out 2 lbs
Paul
On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 7:04 PM, Rob Housman <europa@hyperion-ef.com> wrote:
>
> I cannot comment on the welding wire (although I definitely accept Bob K's
> advice on this) but I can comment on the wire size you are considering.
> The Europa factory wiring harness uses #4 AWG wire, stranded but not very
> flexible, for the rear mounted battery.
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Rob Housman
> Irvine, CA
> Europa XS Tri-Gear
> A070
> Airframe complete
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tony Renshaw
> Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 5:06 PM
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: Welding Cable, again
>
> --> <tonyrenshaw268@gmail.com>
>
> Gidday,
> I'm trying to plan my electrical run from a rear mounted battery. I know
> that I can get #2 gauge wire to do the job, but having never seen it or
> used
> it, I have researched the list. It seems that welding wire is an option,
> recommended in fact by Bob Nuckolls for its workability. The fire retardant
> properties of the insulation are not great, but hey, a fire in a cockpit is
> going to kill you long before the fumes will. So, has anyone got experience
> using the welding cables, and any specific advice regarding which type to
> get etc.
> Reg
> Tony Renshaw
> Sydney Aussie........home building, of sorts
>
>
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