path1ExplorerOct 13, 2014Battery jumper cables and terminolgy of CCAHow bad did I mess up? Was at Harbor Freight picking up some 6 ton jackstands and saw what I thought was OK deal on jumper cables. Picked up 16 feet 6 gauge "heavy duty steel clamps, cooper jaws, cc...Show More
BB_TXNomadOct 13, 2014Don't know about the gauge. But CCA is copper clad aluminum.They will probably work fine for light duty jumping. Will likely get hot if jumping something that needs lots of amps and/or for an extended time.Here is a chart comparing ampacity of copper to CCA.
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