andy b Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 I am using 8mm cable for some of the long cable runs to allow for voltage drop. Do I need to use the same thickness all the way through, even for the short runs through the fuses etc (no more than 800mm) or can I use the 4mm. Many thanks as allways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Orentas Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 --> QUOTE(andy b @ Jan 31 2006, 05:41 PM) 47376[/snapback] I am using 8mm cable for some of the long cable runs to allow for voltage drop. Do I need to use the same thickness all the way through, even for the short runs through the fuses etc (no more than 800mm) or can I use the 4mm. Many thanks as allways. Andy. The best thing is to post the cable length (there and back) and the current in amps or watts of the appliance, I or several others will give you an instant recommended wire size and volt drop figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHutch Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 You can use thiner cable, but the fuse has to be rated at the rating of the thinest cable. - So if its 8mm all the way, bar the last 2ft of 4mm, you still have to fuse it at the rating of the 4mm Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy b Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Many thanks for advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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