Date:         Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:10:50 -0500
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      A Current Question
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Hi Group,

I'm conspiring to set up both batteries (standard lead acid starting) with
Anderson Power Pole connectors mounted just outside the battery boxes.
They'll tap into the batteries with short lengths of marine grade 6 AWG
wire.  With this setup, I'll be able to make a jumper to connect the two
batteries for a jump start if needed and a set of jumper cables with the
Power Pole connectors at one end and the standard alligators at the other
end for road rescues of other vehicles.

It occurs to me that I have no clue how much current is drawn by a starter
motor drawing juice thru a dead battery jumped to a good battery.  My Power
Poles are rated at 50 amps and the wire is good for 37 amps. Will the
connectors and the wire do the trick or will I have a meltdown or worse?
Anyone?


John Meeks
'91 Multivan
Northern Michigan

Vanagon Rescue Squad
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