Splicing AWG 6 to AWG 12?
I figured out that by running AWG 6 right from the panel, instead of existing AWG 12, the power losses will be cut in half. Only don't know what is the best way to splice #12 to #6 without junction b...
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RinconVTR wrote:That shipping is why I said Lowes or an electrical supplier. If OP is stuck on a screw connection, a short auxiliary ground bar at the same places has provisions for joining 6ga and lighter sizes down to 14 at least and possibly lighter. About the same price range. Sure beats $24 or more a pop plus shipping.pigman1 wrote:Bill T wrote:Yep. A buck 60 on Amazon 6ga split bolt, so your local electrical supplier or Lowes may hit you for $3. Of course you need to add 30 cents for tape to wrap it with.
Why not use a split bolt?
Uh, that would be $1.60...
+ 5.49 shipping.
A step down crimp connector for 6 awg to something smaller than 8 is proving hard to find! The OP may need to use the high end blocks like those found on Crutchfield!
6 awg is probably too big for this application and may end up proving difficult to work with.
