Does Jumper Cable Gauge Matter. Amazon has a great selection of jumper cables for reasonable prices. Connect the “hot” lead (usually the positive.
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One way in which jumper cables differ is in the gauge. or thickness. of the wire. Most mechanics recommend jumper cables that are 4 gauge in thickness. The thicker the wire the lower the gauge number.
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When you really need them. any set is better than none at all. but if youre buying new jumper cables. popular mechanics suggests ones that are 4 to 6 gauge and at least 20 feet. Because of this. a 4 gauge all copper wire will give about the same amps as a 2 gauge copper clad aluminum wire.
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The standard jumper cable comes with a rating of six. You will need patience no matter what (its always better to connect and wait then try to start the car too soon.
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If you go to 25′ you really want to have a 2 gauge set of cables although you may be ok with 4 gauge. The thicker the wire the lower the gauge number.
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Unless you are able to buy the same cable without the ends and jumper it that way. i fail to see how a jumper cable with its solder and connectors. no matter how high quality. is better than a one piece solid conductor. This is different from the peak amp rating. which could be much higher but only possible for a few seconds.
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The standard jumper cable comes with a rating of six. Because of this. a 4 gauge all copper wire will give about the same amps as a 2 gauge copper clad aluminum wire.
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More then 99% of the wire is aluminum. By kevin muenzler. wb5ru » sat. 01 dec 2001 04:05:15.
A Jumper Wire Is A Short Insulated Wire With Bare (Stripped Of Insulation) Ends.
The thicker the wire the more electricity is allowed to pass through and the quicker you can jump your car battery. It is a solid piece of copper. so essentially it removes the soldering. spades or bananas and any other bottleneck. Unless you are able to buy the same cable without the ends and jumper it that way. i fail to see how a jumper cable with its solder and connectors. no matter how high quality. is better than a one piece solid conductor.
What Is The Gauge Of Jumper Cables?
When you really need them. any set is better than none at all. but if youre buying new jumper cables. popular mechanics suggests ones that are 4 to 6 gauge and at least 20 feet. I know black is negative and red is positive. but what about green. blue. orange and white etc? Until we find a different type of jumper cable that makes very secure connections to the battery. allowing full amperage to pass. it really doesnt matter what cables you go with.
By Kevin Muenzler. Wb5Ru » Sat. 01 Dec 2001 04:05:15.
The gauge value determines how expensive the jumper cable is;. More then 99% of the wire is aluminum. Because of this. a 4 gauge all copper wire will give about the same amps as a 2 gauge copper clad aluminum wire.
Connecting A Jumper Cable In Reverse Will Result In A Similar Reaction…Since Most Cables Are Now Very Small Diameter (Gauge) Wiring The Wires Likely Will Melt And Open The Connection… When Using A New Lithium Based Battery Jumper Expect An Explosion And A Fire…
Electrically. no. but for safety reasons you want to connect and disconnect jumper cables in the following order. Amazon has a great selection of jumper cables for reasonable prices. (the engine should be running on the car providing the jump.) 1.
The Difference In Jumper Cable Continuous Amp Rating Is Based On The Thickness Of The Wire.
The gauge refers to the thickness of the wire. If playback doesnt begin shortly. try restarting your device. A standard set of jumper cables has a gauge rating of six.