I've got two different chargers. They both list output as 12V, 500 mA.
I don't have any idea what the speaker wire gauge is. I do have a pretty
good idea that I don't want to burn down the garage with inadequate wire.
[grin]
paulw
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
> Find out what the maximum current is for the charger and then size the
> wire
> so that it will handle that current. If you don't know the current
> capabilities of the various wire sizes, let me know the current and I will
> tell you the minimum wire size required.
>
> Somehow, speaker wire seems inadequate.
>
> Joe
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net
> [mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Paul Willoughby
> Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 10:24 AM
> To: List Triumph
> Subject: [TR] Trickle Charger Wire Gauge?
>
> Will automotive speaker wire be sufficient to handle the current of the
> inexpensive Harbor Freight automatic battery chargers?
>
> I'm going to install a quick disconnect in the grill so I don't have to
> open
>
> the hood to connect the battery charger. I've got a roll of red and black
> speaker wire that would make a nice clean installation. But after
> stripping
>
> the insulation off, it doesn't seem like a lot of wire. But then I
> imagine
> that there isn't a lot of electricity in that little charger either.
>
> paulw
>
> 64 TR4
> 56 TR3
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