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IS TWO LEGS OF 2-0 CABLE GOING TO CARRY MORE AMPERAGE THAN 1 LEG OF 4-0 WIRE? I HAVE A BANK OF 10 BATTERIES AND MY AMPS CLIP OUT HAVE O GA ON THERE NOW AND IT IS A SHORT RUN LIKE NO MORE THAN 12" ANYWHERE. AN ENGINEER FRIEND OF MINE SUGGESTED TWO LEGS OF THE 2-0 INSTEAD OF ONE LEG OF THE 4-0 ANY COMMENTS
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quote:Originally posted by Empire Audio-Mike: I have 4 runs of 4/0 for power and 4 runs of 4/0 ground in addition to 4 runs or 1/0 power and 4 runs of 1/0 ground.
Speaking of which, when are you going to run the rest?
quote:Originally posted by Empire Audio-Mike: I have 4 runs of 4/0 for power and 4 runs of 4/0 ground in addition to 4 runs or 1/0 power and 4 runs of 1/0 ground.
Speaking of which, when are you going to run the rest?
Yep!
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i was allwas told power is like drinking from a straw the biger it is the more u can draw..
if this is tru then this might help..... Flow Rate of pvc 1/2 = 300 gph 3/4 = 700 gph = 2.333333333 x more 1" = 1,200 gph = 4 x more then 1/2"
this is why u run 1" main to 1/2" sprinklers ( im a indoor gardener ) try runing a relay to your remolt wire i had to do that once and i here it needs to be done on the earthquake amps....
-------------------- 2 wrong's dont make it right but it sure make's it even!!! Posts: 98 | From: california | Registered: Apr 2006
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quote:Originally posted by 00420: i was allwas told power is like drinking from a straw the biger it is the more u can draw..
if this is tru then this might help..... Flow Rate of pvc 1/2 = 300 gph 3/4 = 700 gph = 2.333333333 x more 1" = 1,200 gph = 4 x more then 1/2"
this is why u run 1" main to 1/2" sprinklers ( im a indoor gardener ) try runing a relay to your remolt wire i had to do that once and i here it needs to be done on the earthquake amps....
I have heard the straw thing before too. Only problem is there is a lot of other factor that play into the equation. Strand count, materials used, connections, length of runs, etc.
Posts: 1025 | From: Ohio | Registered: Sep 2005
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quote:Originally posted by mr_malina: I have heard the straw thing before too. Only problem is there is a lot of other factor that play into the equation. Strand count, materials used, connections, length of runs, etc.
yes & no its like pooring r/o (reverse osmosis ) down the pvc pipe then tap water now try salt water witch one went faster? "materialls /connections" im guessing 90% is using 100% copper / goldplated?
"length of run's" ( and he is short (12")
it's not a issue when wiring a subpanle in your house trust me i pull a ton of power in my house this is from a code book for your house Wire - Type and size
The following capacities apply for copper cables:
Cable ampacities - 60C temperature rating
#10 - 30 amps
#8 - 40 amps
#6 - 55 amps (can be protected at 60 amps)
#4 - 70 amps
#2 - 95 amps (can be protected at 100 amps)
Individual conductor ampacities - 75C temperature rating
#10 - 30 amps
#8 - 50 amps
#6 - 65 amps (can be protected at 70 amps)
#4 - 85 amps (can be protected at 90 amps for outbuildings. If this sub-panel is in a dwelling #4 may be good for 100 amps - see notes below)
#3 - 100 amps
i understand 120 /12v are 2 completly dif circits but its still raw power
a car amp is only so big it can only take so much its a supply prob not how its wired & i dont see that amp needing a 4/0 input or any amp at that matter i see it needing more supply. batterys feed to the wire?
"Strand count" as soon as u put your 10399234293847 count strains on that gold plated term its back to one just how it starts from the battery. yes theres more surfice area with multi strins but 4/0 ???
how many amp & what amps are u running? whats your battery votls drop to when u burp? then test the volts at your amp it should be the same i dont see a huhge drop happing in a foot.
is not cliping coused from input soucre as well? ( or can be) are u running line drivers ( maybe not enuff )? id check your remot turn ons as well like i sug earlyer
good luck
-------------------- 2 wrong's dont make it right but it sure make's it even!!! Posts: 98 | From: california | Registered: Apr 2006
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