Wiring for shorepower??
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Going to be doing the same project on my boat, where is the best place to get breaker panel, SS shore plug, and isolator?
For splices I like these, expensive but quick and sealed.
http://www.fastenal.com/web/products...0710574&ucst=t
For splices I like these, expensive but quick and sealed.
http://www.fastenal.com/web/products...0710574&ucst=t
Marine wire is silver in color....
Stay away from copper wire.....no matter what.
Many manufacturers say the marine stranded is actual "silver", but it is a silver nickel compound....mostly nickel. Any way, you have been advised properly. 14ga good for 10a/15a, 12 good for 20a, 8 for 30-40 (short run) 6 for 50a, 4 for 40a and so on.....
When kit comes to amplifiers for your sound system, consider 1a for each ten watts. 1000w =100a.
Stay away from copper wire.....no matter what.
Many manufacturers say the marine stranded is actual "silver", but it is a silver nickel compound....mostly nickel. Any way, you have been advised properly. 14ga good for 10a/15a, 12 good for 20a, 8 for 30-40 (short run) 6 for 50a, 4 for 40a and so on.....
When kit comes to amplifiers for your sound system, consider 1a for each ten watts. 1000w =100a.
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For splices I like these, expensive but quick and sealed.
http://www.fastenal.com/web/products...0710574&ucst=t
I got all my stuff from a 94 28 foot Sunrunner, went and pulled it all out myself, got all but the actual wiring, including charger..there is a boat salvage yard over here..Originally Posted by Wildman_grafix
Going to be doing the same project on my boat, where is the best place to get breaker panel, SS shore plug, and isolator?For splices I like these, expensive but quick and sealed.
http://www.fastenal.com/web/products...0710574&ucst=t
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You know that's a good idea, I bet I could find a salvage yard or two around here.Originally Posted by Full Force
I got all my stuff from a 94 28 foot Sunrunner, went and pulled it all out myself, got all but the actual wiring, including charger..there is a boat salvage yard over here..

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yea.... i'm cheap lolOriginally Posted by Wildman_grafix
You know that's a good idea, I bet I could find a salvage yard or two around here.
got all that and a 7000btu cruisair AC for 600 total...
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Stay away from copper wire.....no matter what.
Many manufacturers say the marine stranded is actual "silver", but it is a silver nickel compound....mostly nickel. Any way, you have been advised properly. 14ga good for 10a/15a, 12 good for 20a, 8 for 30-40 (short run) 6 for 50a, 4 for 40a and so on.....
tinned copper wireOriginally Posted by commandersander
Marine wire is silver in color....Stay away from copper wire.....no matter what.
Many manufacturers say the marine stranded is actual "silver", but it is a silver nickel compound....mostly nickel. Any way, you have been advised properly. 14ga good for 10a/15a, 12 good for 20a, 8 for 30-40 (short run) 6 for 50a, 4 for 40a and so on.....




