Choosing the right connector and wire size

Link said:

They fail on the PP30 ratings. 25A burst? :| I think rather more.

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Link said:

They fail on the PP30 ratings. 25A burst? :| I think rather more.

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ort5 said:

I've pushed 100+ amps through the PP30s before with no ill effects.

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Doctorbass said:

That could be usefull to compare the different existing connector and wire size depending on the electrical system you plan to build.

For next summer i've upgraded from 12AWG, 8AWG and then to 4AWG today. Carying 100A+ with some modified IRFB4110 mosfet controller need some major changes in the wiring.

Here is an exemple on what exist on the market:

Doc

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biggs said:

Doctorbass said:

That could be usefull to compare the different existing connector and wire size depending on the electrical system you plan to build.

For next summer i've upgraded from 12AWG, 8AWG and then to 4AWG today. Carying 100A+ with some modified IRFB4110 mosfet controller need some major changes in the wiring.

Here is an exemple on what exist on the market:

Doc

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hello doc,

in my system i use connector from http://www.andersonpower.com and there i use the SB120 you can choose the wire from AWG2 (33,6 mm2) to AWG6 (13,3 mm2).

they have there own onlineshop: http://store.andersonpower.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=29

i hope that helps

ps: i hope you have the crimpingtool for this devices.

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Doctorbass said:

biggs said:

Doctorbass said:

That could be usefull to compare the different existing connector and wire size depending on the electrical system you plan to build.

For next summer i've upgraded from 12AWG, 8AWG and then to 4AWG today. Carying 100A+ with some modified IRFB4110 mosfet controller need some major changes in the wiring.

Here is an exemple on what exist on the market:

Doc

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hello doc,

in my system i use connector from http://www.andersonpower.com and there i use the SB120 you can choose the wire from AWG2 (33,6 mm2) to AWG6 (13,3 mm2).

they have there own onlineshop: http://store.andersonpower.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=29

i hope that helps

ps: i hope you have the crimpingtool for this devices.

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Thanks,, I already know this great compagny since few years.. I love their SB connectors.

You said you have the SB120 .. are they for electric bicycle or electric bike (motocross style...ETEK motor...?)

I dont have any croimping tool, i just fill it with stain.. and all the cooper just fill tight inside the hole. the contact resistance is still low.

Doc

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Hyena said:

Does anyone know how the mains style C13/14 connectors hold up ?

From what I googled they're supposedly rated to 15A @ 250v but I don't know if that's because of the relatively thin wire they're usually coupled to in power cords.
I've been running around 20a though them (maybe spiking a little more) and haven't had any problems, does anyone think it's risky to continue using them ?

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