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Originally Posted by Joel J.
We have the wires that are supplied in the kit, but I remember seeing somewhere on CD a post recommending other (better) brands of wire. Since I can't seem to find that post, I decided to ask again. Where can I go to get some good wires (#6, #10, #14, ans #18), and what specifically do you recommend. Why?
edit: Also, what about quick connectors? Are there better options than what comes in the kit? Perhaps ones that "latch" together, like a clip on a book bag? I'm thinking specifically of the connectors that are between the speed controllers, and the motors.
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We use #6 neoprene insulated welding cable for the main power
connections. Our current source is
http://www.electricvehiclesusa.com/
for red and black, sold by the foot. It is very flexible and easy
to route.
We use ancor marine primary wire, 10 gauge and smaller, for the
rest of the power wiring. This wire is tinned, and is quite flexible.
It is available from many sources on the web, and you can likely
walk in to any boating supplies store and buy it. One supplier
is
www.westmarine.com
We don't use quick connectors, other than the main battery
connector and the minature powerpole connector we use on
the backup battery for reliability. These connectors are
available from <<<
www.powerwerx.com>>> The terminals from
powerex for the anderson connectors are of very high
quality.
We use megalugs from Spectro Wire and Cable on the
6 gauge wire.
http://www.spectrowireandcable.com/
You can't do better than these lugs, and the correct
crimper for them.
We use AMP PIDG push on terminals and rings, and the correct
AMP crimper for them. My favorite thing to do is crimp
a ring terminal on a foot of 10 gauge wire, grip the ring in
a table vice, and let students try and pull the wire out with
vice grips on the wire. Some students have been strong enough
to break the wire, but it is never slipped out of the crimp
unbroken. We get our terminals and crimper from DigiKey.
Have fun,
Eugene