Figure 8 wired rated to 40A?

Jeßus · Jun 4, 2008

I've been looking around for some figure 8 wire good for at least 40A -
anyone know who sells this? Preferably with an online presence for
ordering purposes. DSE, Altronics & Jaycar seem not to...

The only place I have found is this:
http://www.rpc.com.au/catalog/twin-figure-100m-p-118.html

Tnx.

Jeßus · Jun 4, 2008

Andy wrote:

Jeßus wrote:
I've been looking around for some figure 8 wire good for at least 40A -
anyone know who sells this? Preferably with an online presence for
ordering purposes. DSE, Altronics & Jaycar seem not to...

The only place I have found is this:
http://www.rpc.com.au/catalog/twin-figure-100m-p-118.html

Hi,

I am assuming this is for a low voltage application right? I have
never found a supplier here in Oz
that has figure 8 cable in sizes greater than what is shown on that
website. I have resorted to
importing it for our manufacturing purposes. We currently have some in
12, 10, 8 and 6 AWG. Let
me know if you are interested and how much you require.

Replace "agw" with "andy" to reply via email.

Hi Andy,

Thanks for the reply, most appreciated.

Basically it is for 13.8VDC, to run transceivers drawing up to approx.
40A max. I have also just installed some large spotties on my Cruiser,
and wouldn't mind beefing up the existing wiring so I can up the wattage
of the globes.

Over the years I always seem to be installing radios into vehicles, and
often find the figure 8 cable I can buy is a little more on the thin
side than I'd like. I like to over-engineer a little as well

I'll get in touch with you and see what you have - I figure I might as
well buy a decent length if possible, for the reasons explained above.

Thanks

Phil Allison · Jun 4, 2008

"Jeßus"

I've been looking around for some figure 8 wire good for at least 40A -
anyone know who sells this?

** Yeah - hi-fi shops do.

Its called Monster Cable......

...... Phil

Trevor Wilson · Jun 4, 2008

"Jeßus" <none@all.org> wrote in message news:4846121f$1@news.x-privat.org...

I've been looking around for some figure 8 wire good for at least 40A -
anyone know who sells this? Preferably with an online presence for
ordering purposes. DSE, Altronics & Jaycar seem not to...

The only place I have found is this:
http://www.rpc.com.au/catalog/twin-figure-100m-p-118.html

**Talk to your local sparky. I've used Olex 6mm twin and earth for such
purposes. It's rated at 44 Amps (unenclosed). My old VL Dunny-Dore showed a
Voltage drop of more than 1.5 Volts on high beam, before re-wiring. After
re-wiring, the drop was less than 50mV on the battery side and around 150mV
on the other side. If you're in Sydney, I can supply you some, but talk to a
few sparkys near where you live. The guys who do bigger jobs will keep a
roll in their truck.

--
Trevor Wilson
www.rageaudio.com.au

Andy · Jun 4, 2008

Jeßus wrote:

I've been looking around for some figure 8 wire good for at least 40A -
anyone know who sells this? Preferably with an online presence for
ordering purposes. DSE, Altronics & Jaycar seem not to...

The only place I have found is this:
http://www.rpc.com.au/catalog/twin-figure-100m-p-118.html

Tnx.

Hi,

I am assuming this is for a low voltage application right? I have
never found a supplier here in Oz
that has figure 8 cable in sizes greater than what is shown on that
website. I have resorted to
importing it for our manufacturing purposes. We currently have some in
12, 10, 8 and 6 AWG. Let
me know if you are interested and how much you require.

Replace "agw" with "andy" to reply via email.

Andy

bassett · Jun 4, 2008

"Phil Allison" <philallison@tpg.com.au> wrote in message
news:6amofrF3575sgU1@mid.individual.net...

"Jeßus"

I've been looking around for some figure 8 wire good for at least 40A -
anyone know who sells this?

** Yeah - hi-fi shops do.

Its called Monster Cable......

..... Phil

Nothing wrong with "soundlink " from WES 13, 11, 9 awg

Phil Allison · Jun 4, 2008

"bassett"

"Phil Allison"
"Jeßus"

I've been looking around for some figure 8 wire good for at least 40A -
anyone know who sells this?

** Yeah - hi-fi shops do.

Its called Monster Cable......

Nothing wrong with "soundlink " from WES 13, 11, 9 awg

** Well, as a matter of fact I *did * consult the most famous WES
cattledog ...

Woof, woof ........

However, after a bit of furious ciphering ( Jed Clampett style) I arrived at
the conclusion that even 9 AWG ( = 6 sq.mm) was not up to carrying 40 amps
continuously.

Circa 15 watts per metre is a lot of power for a twin, low temp grade PVC
cable to dissipate.

...... Phil

Andy · Jun 5, 2008

JeĂus wrote:

Andy wrote:

Jeďż˝us wrote:
I've been looking around for some figure 8 wire good for at least 40A -
anyone know who sells this? Preferably with an online presence for
ordering purposes. DSE, Altronics & Jaycar seem not to...

The only place I have found is this:
http://www.rpc.com.au/catalog/twin-figure-100m-p-118.html

Hi,

I am assuming this is for a low voltage application right? I have
never found a supplier here in Oz
that has figure 8 cable in sizes greater than what is shown on that
website. I have resorted to
importing it for our manufacturing purposes. We currently have some in
12, 10, 8 and 6 AWG. Let
me know if you are interested and how much you require.

Replace "agw" with "andy" to reply via email.

Hi Andy,

Thanks for the reply, most appreciated.

Basically it is for 13.8VDC, to run transceivers drawing up to approx.
40A max. I have also just installed some large spotties on my Cruiser,
and wouldn't mind beefing up the existing wiring so I can up the wattage
of the globes.

Over the years I always seem to be installing radios into vehicles, and
often find the figure 8 cable I can buy is a little more on the thin
side than I'd like. I like to over-engineer a little as well

I'll get in touch with you and see what you have - I figure I might as
well buy a decent length if possible, for the reasons explained above.

Thanks

Wayne,

Your x-privat email address bounced my email to you because of
"Unauthorized Country"??
Can you send me another email with a good email address?

Andy

JeĂus · Jun 6, 2008

Andy wrote:

JeĂus wrote:
Andy wrote:
Jeďż˝us wrote:
I've been looking around for some figure 8 wire good for at least 40A -
anyone know who sells this? Preferably with an online presence for
ordering purposes. DSE, Altronics & Jaycar seem not to...

The only place I have found is this:
http://www.rpc.com.au/catalog/twin-figure-100m-p-118.html
Hi,

I am assuming this is for a low voltage application right? I have
never found a supplier here in Oz
that has figure 8 cable in sizes greater than what is shown on that
website. I have resorted to
importing it for our manufacturing purposes. We currently have some in
12, 10, 8 and 6 AWG. Let
me know if you are interested and how much you require.

Replace "agw" with "andy" to reply via email.
Hi Andy,

Thanks for the reply, most appreciated.

Basically it is for 13.8VDC, to run transceivers drawing up to approx.
40A max. I have also just installed some large spotties on my Cruiser,
and wouldn't mind beefing up the existing wiring so I can up the wattage
of the globes.

Over the years I always seem to be installing radios into vehicles, and
often find the figure 8 cable I can buy is a little more on the thin
side than I'd like. I like to over-engineer a little as well

I'll get in touch with you and see what you have - I figure I might as
well buy a decent length if possible, for the reasons explained above.

Thanks

Wayne,

Your x-privat email address bounced my email to you because of
"Unauthorized Country"??

LOL, I thought X-Privat was Italian based? Wonder what Dmitry has done
with it now?

Can you send me another email with a good email address?

Yep, I'll do that shortly, thanks.

JeĂus · Jun 6, 2008

JeĂus wrote:

Yep, I'll do that shortly, thanks.

"The message could not be sent because one of the recipients was
rejected by the server. The rejected e-mail address was
XXXX@woodtech.net.au'. Subject 'Cable', Account: 'mail.vfemail.net',
Server: 'mail.vfemail.net', Protocol: SMTP, Server Response: '553 sorry,
that domain isn't in my list of allowed rcpthosts (#5.5.3 - chkuser)',
Port: 587, Secure(SSL): No, Server Error: 553, Error Number: 0x800CCC79"

It's one of THOSE days, it it?
I'll try yet another server...

kreed · Jun 6, 2008

On Jun 4, 1:55 pm, Jeßus <n...@all.org> wrote:

I've been looking around for some figure 8 wire good for at least 40A -
anyone know who sells this? Preferably with an online presence for
ordering purposes. DSE, Altronics & Jaycar seem not to...

The only place I have found is this:http://www.rpc.com.au/catalog/twin-figure-100m-p-118.html

Tnx.

6mm sq twin solid core mains cable (usually used to wire to electric
stoves) is available at haymans, turks and bunnings. This should be
close to what you need.

if this isn't enough - you have a long run to do etc - you can go 10
or 16 sq,

Failing that you could do parallel runs of smaller (say 10a) cables
but it would be messy -

though it would reduce any possible 'skin effect'

AB · Jun 7, 2008

There's heaps of it around 6sqmm2 , 16 , 32 ,50 etc etc

Widely used for 50VDC power in Telco industry.

Try "Triangle cables"

John G · Jun 7, 2008

"kreed" <kenreed1999@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:9afd3373-bd6e-4212-b62b-b1224d458c24@q24g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
On Jun 4, 1:55 pm, Jeßus <n...@all.org> wrote:

I've been looking around for some figure 8 wire good for at least 40A -
anyone know who sells this? Preferably with an online presence for
ordering purposes. DSE, Altronics & Jaycar seem not to...

The only place I have found is
this:http://www.rpc.com.au/catalog/twin-figure-100m-p-118.html

Tnx.

6mm sq twin solid core mains cable (usually used to wire to electric
stoves) is available at haymans, turks and bunnings. This should be
close to what you need.

if this isn't enough - you have a long run to do etc - you can go 10
or 16 sq,

Failing that you could do parallel runs of smaller (say 10a) cables
but it would be messy -

though it would reduce any possible 'skin effect'

*******************8
Good practice says -- Do not use solid conductors in mobile installations.

Solid conductors fracture from fatigue.

--
John G.
Wots your REAL problem?

Jeßus · Jun 10, 2008

Andy wrote:

Jeßus wrote:
Jeßus wrote:

Yep, I'll do that shortly, thanks.
"The message could not be sent because one of the recipients was
rejected by the server. The rejected e-mail address was
XXXX@woodtech.net.au'. Subject 'Cable', Account: 'mail.vfemail.net',
Server: 'mail.vfemail.net', Protocol: SMTP, Server Response: '553 sorry,
that domain isn't in my list of allowed rcpthosts (#5.5.3 - chkuser)',
Port: 587, Secure(SSL): No, Server Error: 553, Error Number: 0x800CCC79"

It's one of THOSE days, it it?
I'll try yet another server...

Ok.....sent again yesterday - hasn't bounced as yet.

Nothing here?
I re-sent from another email address some days ago as well.
Ah well, not to worry

Jeßus · Jun 10, 2008

Trevor Wilson wrote:

"Jeßus" <none@all.org> wrote in message news:4846121f$1@news.x-privat.org...
I've been looking around for some figure 8 wire good for at least 40A -
anyone know who sells this? Preferably with an online presence for
ordering purposes. DSE, Altronics & Jaycar seem not to...

The only place I have found is this:
http://www.rpc.com.au/catalog/twin-figure-100m-p-118.html

**Talk to your local sparky. I've used Olex 6mm twin and earth for such
purposes. It's rated at 44 Amps (unenclosed). My old VL Dunny-Dore showed a
Voltage drop of more than 1.5 Volts on high beam, before re-wiring. After
re-wiring, the drop was less than 50mV on the battery side and around 150mV
on the other side. If you're in Sydney, I can supply you some, but talk to a
few sparkys near where you live. The guys who do bigger jobs will keep a
roll in their truck.

I'll look into that, thanks.
As long as it is flexible it should be fine.

Jeßus · Jun 10, 2008

kreed wrote:

On Jun 4, 1:55 pm, Jeßus <n...@all.org> wrote:
I've been looking around for some figure 8 wire good for at least 40A -
anyone know who sells this? Preferably with an online presence for
ordering purposes. DSE, Altronics & Jaycar seem not to...

The only place I have found is this:http://www.rpc.com.au/catalog/twin-figure-100m-p-118.html

Tnx.

6mm sq twin solid core mains cable (usually used to wire to electric
stoves) is available at haymans, turks and bunnings. This should be
close to what you need.

if this isn't enough - you have a long run to do etc - you can go 10
or 16 sq,

Solid core wouldn't be practical in a vehicle (needs to be flexible),
and perhaps a bit of a worry in a 4WD that cops a pounding. But in a
fixed situation, it'd be fine of course.

Failing that you could do parallel runs of smaller (say 10a) cables
but it would be messy -

Yeah, which is why I'd rather have one run of bigger stuff

though it would reduce any possible 'skin effect'

Indeed.

Jeßus · Jun 10, 2008

AB wrote:

There's heaps of it around 6sqmm2 , 16 , 32 ,50 etc etc

Widely used for 50VDC power in Telco industry.

Try "Triangle cables"

Shall have a look, thanks

Andy · Jun 10, 2008

Jeßus wrote:

Jeßus wrote:

Yep, I'll do that shortly, thanks.

"The message could not be sent because one of the recipients was
rejected by the server. The rejected e-mail address was
XXXX@woodtech.net.au'. Subject 'Cable', Account: 'mail.vfemail.net',
Server: 'mail.vfemail.net', Protocol: SMTP, Server Response: '553 sorry,
that domain isn't in my list of allowed rcpthosts (#5.5.3 - chkuser)',
Port: 587, Secure(SSL): No, Server Error: 553, Error Number: 0x800CCC79"

It's one of THOSE days, it it?
I'll try yet another server...

Ok.....sent again yesterday - hasn't bounced as yet.

Andy

Trevor Wilson · Jun 11, 2008

"Jeßus" <none@all.org> wrote in message news:484ef40b@news.x-privat.org...

Trevor Wilson wrote:
"Jeßus" <none@all.org> wrote in message
news:4846121f$1@news.x-privat.org...
I've been looking around for some figure 8 wire good for at least 40A -
anyone know who sells this? Preferably with an online presence for
ordering purposes. DSE, Altronics & Jaycar seem not to...

The only place I have found is this:
http://www.rpc.com.au/catalog/twin-figure-100m-p-118.html

**Talk to your local sparky. I've used Olex 6mm twin and earth for such
purposes. It's rated at 44 Amps (unenclosed). My old VL Dunny-Dore showed
a Voltage drop of more than 1.5 Volts on high beam, before re-wiring.
After re-wiring, the drop was less than 50mV on the battery side and
around 150mV on the other side. If you're in Sydney, I can supply you
some, but talk to a few sparkys near where you live. The guys who do
bigger jobs will keep a roll in their truck.

I'll look into that, thanks.
As long as it is flexible it should be fine.

**Make sure you ask for multi-strand cable and you'll be sweet.

--
Trevor Wilson
www.rageaudio.com.au

Andy · Jun 11, 2008

JeĂus wrote:

Andy wrote:

Jeďż˝us wrote:
Jeďż˝us wrote:

Yep, I'll do that shortly, thanks.
"The message could not be sent because one of the recipients was
rejected by the server. The rejected e-mail address was
XXXX@woodtech.net.au'. Subject 'Cable', Account: 'mail.vfemail.net',
Server: 'mail.vfemail.net', Protocol: SMTP, Server Response: '553 sorry,
that domain isn't in my list of allowed rcpthosts (#5.5.3 - chkuser)',
Port: 587, Secure(SSL): No, Server Error: 553, Error Number: 0x800CCC79"

It's one of THOSE days, it it?
I'll try yet another server...

Ok.....sent again yesterday - hasn't bounced as yet.

Nothing here?
I re-sent from another email address some days ago as well.
Ah well, not to worry

I sent it to the ....orcon.net.nz email address you supplied. Is this
correct?

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