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Old 03-08-2018, 04:40 PM   #12
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Default Re: Wire van fridge for 12v

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Originally Posted by Tassie f100 View Post
You won,t need 8bs cable,6 mm twin core should be plenty as it,s rated at around 35 amps
You will end up with a large voltage drop if you use 6mm auto wire.
Might be rated at 35 amps, but that rating is for the insulator material.
IMO, never use auto wire for big power uses, use a voltage drop calculator to get the correct size wiring for the length you are running.

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