You can get a few sizes from Jaycar or most good auto electricians should be able to supply you.
Peter_n_Margaret said
04:07 PM Nov 7, 2014
Make sure it is fine multi strand for best vibration resistance.
Tinned wire also improves corrosion resistance.
Cheers,
Peter
Cruising Cruze said
10:13 PM Nov 7, 2014
I found that the wire ( 8B&S ) from Jaycar is of very poor quality
It's bl..dy hard to solder seems to be strange for a shop that is specialized in electronic supplies
a lesson learned
Cheers John
exa41 said
04:43 PM Nov 8, 2014
I got mine from the local auto shop . I think the one you have has like an aluminium coating or simular that has to be removed , simular to the coated steel they make fuel tanks out off.
Cruising Cruze said
11:15 AM Nov 9, 2014
Its only good for when you crimp the connectors on to it
and that's not the way I wanted done
Cheers John
Cloak said
08:30 PM Nov 10, 2014
I used to buy rolls of fine conductor battery cable, black and red cables from L&H. Very high current and quite flexible.
I used it when we move batteries to the boot of race cars so it should be fine for solar cabling.
Marken said
02:53 PM Nov 13, 2014
Hi Guys
If i can put my two bobs worth in I would be careful when buying cable from an auto electrician or a similar shop.
The wiring gauge that they use, by MY experience, may say 6mm on the reel but this is the diameter of the cable INCLUDING the insulation. You will find that the conductor is only 4mm.
No amount of arguing with the young assistant, obviously not the bloke in charge, would convince him that the measurements do not add up and are not totally suitable for heavy current use.
Also please be aware, and I have read this somewhere (maybe from Collyn Rivers) that some amperages quoted for cables are their MELTING point. ie a 20A cable will melt at anything over this current.
Hi,
Where can I buy good quality wire for wiring up a solar panel system I am looking for 6mm to 8mm and about 15 metres.
John.
John,
I buy my cable, connectors, tools etc from Big Alls.
I suspect he is not the cheapest, but he has always provided excellent service.
Here is a link to the cable I use, perhaps a bit heavy, but i would rather be too heavy than too light.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1M-x-6mm2-DUAL-Core-Twin-Sheath-Solar-Panel-Cable-Connector-MC4-PV-Wire-Auto-/111484602518?ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:AU:3160
Tinned wire also improves corrosion resistance.
Cheers,
Peter
I found that the wire ( 8B&S ) from Jaycar is of very poor quality
It's bl..dy hard to solder seems to be strange for a shop that is specialized in electronic supplies
a lesson learned
Cheers John
and that's not the way I wanted done
Cheers John
I used it when we move batteries to the boot of race cars so it should be fine for solar cabling.
Hi Guys
If i can put my two bobs worth in I would be careful when buying cable from an auto electrician or a similar shop.
The wiring gauge that they use, by MY experience, may say 6mm on the reel but this is the diameter of the cable INCLUDING the insulation. You will find that the conductor is only 4mm.
No amount of arguing with the young assistant, obviously not the bloke in charge, would convince him that the measurements do not add up and are not totally suitable for heavy current use.
Also please be aware, and I have read this somewhere (maybe from Collyn Rivers) that some amperages quoted for cables are their MELTING point. ie a 20A cable will melt at anything over this current.
Gauge is generally LV and automotive..
www.energymatters.com.au/panels-modules/wire-cable-size/