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marty in Ohio · 03-13-2018, 07:11 AM

Last week, at our "A Team" meeting, we talked about the difference between the battery cables on a 6 volt and a 12 volt system. I'm no electrician so I can't follow why a 6 volt system needs a heavier cable than a 12 volt system.
I'm sure someone here can explain it so I can understand.
Marty

03-13-2018, 07:11 AM	#1
marty in Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 755	Six volt vs. twelve volt wiring Last week, at our "A Team" meeting, we talked about the difference between the battery cables on a 6 volt and a 12 volt system. I'm no electrician so I can't follow why a 6 volt system needs a heavier cable than a 12 volt system. I'm sure someone here can explain it so I can understand. Marty