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time2roll
Jul 07, 2015Nomad
Tom_M wrote:I always worry that aluminum tends to weaken from bending too much. Maybe with a permanent install, but for portable I would go fine stranded copper every day.
This wire is copper clad aluminum. It will work, but voltage loss will be greater than all copper.
My choice:
http://www.genuinedealz.com/marine-wire/flat-duplex-dc-boat-wire
Also mentioned is the controller on the panel.... as the wire is extended your charging voltage is going to be significantly reduced. Far better to relocate the controller close to the battery.
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