Date:         Fri, 2 Jan 2009 08:03:42 -0800
Reply-To:     mdrillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         mdrillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Wire Gauge Question? battery questions too!
Comments: To: Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@VERIZON.NET>
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Wire of 1.5mm is slightly smaller than 14 gauge.

Trying to use the old fridge wires to charge a battery is a bad idea.
That wire run is too small diameter and too long of a run distance. I'm
not saying it can't work, only that it will charge slowly at best and
sometimes not at all.

The simplest way is to run wires between the 2 battery boxes, using a
battery relay kit sold various places. A better way is to use a Yandina
100 or similar product, again running a wire between the battery boxes.

Mark



Jonce Fancher wrote:
> Hi all
> Ive pulled my Fridge and installed a back wall with 2 shelves to take its place. Im adding a wizard RV power / Charging source as well.
>
> My quesiton is what is the 1.5 in the Bentley for wire size compared to standard gauge wire?
>
> Reason I ask is Ive wired in some lighting and some extra outlets and I want to know if I can use the wires that supplied the Fridge to charge the battery.
> The lugs on the side of the wizard power supply say 2 to 14 Gauge but that is just what size wire will fit in it. If the 1.5 if beefy enough I will just plug into that and
> back feed the battery.
> If not beefy enough what is the easiest / Cleanest way to run a set of wires to the battery. Either to the battery or tap into something under the chassis if it is
> easier. Up for Easy and Clean looking. Dont like to cut up the body that much.
>
> Speaking of Batteries My battery is nearing its life expectancy. Is there a battery that would give me the power and life that I want it to. Dry cell maybe? or other?
>
>  Thanks Jonce
>
> Jonce Fancher
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