Another good choice is from old mainframe computers. I found some from an
old IBM mainframe that was scrapped out. It too is very fine wire and is
either 0 or 00 in gauge rated at 1000 amps and 600 volts. It is also
cheaper. I bought 50 feet last year for $10.00. It seemed to go away very
fast.
Don Miller
68 1600 (VG30ET up front, battery in back)
Meridian, ID
> -----Original Message-----
> From: frankr@hwcn.org [mailto:frankr@hwcn.org]
> Sent: Saturday, July 24, 1999 12:17 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: batteries
>
>
> Just a tip for anyone moving their battery to the trunk. Instead of
> running larger diameter battery cable you may want to use welding
> cable instead. It is made with finer strand wire and has a much
> greater current capacity than standard battery cable made with large
> strand wire. Run your wires, the +ve lead in particular through
> some sort of conduit for added protection against friction
> and possible
> rub through of the insulation.
>
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