Thread: voltage loss over long runs
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Re: voltage loss over long runs
Nope, 1.8V is correct if the length of the run is 30ft. (i.e. 30ft. of + and 30ft. of -).

The resistance of 10AWG is .001 Ohms per ft. * 60ft. = .06 Ohms
.06 Ohms * 30A = 1.8V