7 feet between 6 volt batteries in series?
Looking to upgrade to two 6 volts. Can't fit a double box in the area my single 12 volt is. Would it be ok to locate one on one side of the camper and one on the other with the batteries wired in seri...
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Hiking Hunter wrote:There is a five-fold difference between 4 AWG and 4/0 AWG, in resistance. I would recommend at least 2/0. If there is anyway to get the batteries closer together, I wouldn't locate them at a distance of 8'.
Yes, there is a huge difference. I'm suggesting #4 because it's a practical wire diameter for commonly available connectors. 4/0 is about the size of your thumb and is not practical to work with. In a short run such as this there is not a significant difference in the resistance between the two.
