Date:         Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:30:20 -0500
Reply-To:     Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
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From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: A Current Question
Comments: To: John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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I have something similar but I'm  using the 70amp powerpole connectors

On Nov 13, 2009, at 9:10 PM, John Meeks wrote:

> 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
> http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm
>
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