wires to battery corroded through
My trailer serves as our guest home so it’s been parked for about 12 months. Always plugged in, fridge runs, etc. I filled the batteries monthly. I went out last month and 2 wires hooked up to one ...
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Coupla wiring hintz. Make sure you are buying tinned copper wird--it does not corrode. Plain copper always will corrode. Do not buy " CCA" wire. That's cooper coated aluminum. Carries less power, corrodes, fools people who are just looking to save money.
Ask your library, or go to Amazon, for a book by Nigel Calder or Don Casey on BOAT electronics. They'll explain the best ways to select wire, properly buy and make fittings, corrosion proof your work.
It is easy to do it right. Will take twice as long and cost a bit more, but the work will hold up over time. The little details count.
Ask your library, or go to Amazon, for a book by Nigel Calder or Don Casey on BOAT electronics. They'll explain the best ways to select wire, properly buy and make fittings, corrosion proof your work.
It is easy to do it right. Will take twice as long and cost a bit more, but the work will hold up over time. The little details count.
