I get confused every time someone posts the gauge (also spelled "gage") of battery cable/wire that should be used on a 6v or 12v truck.
It is my understanding that the following gages (A.W.G., American Wire Gauge) are commonly used on battery cables:
2
1
1/0 or 1 0 or 0 (different names for same gage)
2/0 or 2 0 or 00 (different names for the same gage)
With the lower numbers being thicker cables. Thicker cables are needed on the 6v as compared to a 12v.
Here is and example of one supplier's products:
http://www.noblewire.com/inventry/invtpg01.htm JC Whitney sells 2 and 2/0 (2 0 or 00) in several lengths:
http://www.discount-car-parts-online.com/Batteries-&-Battery-Accessories/ I have found both sizes at stores that sell parts for farm tractors.
Questions:
1. Should a 6v system use 2 or or 1 or 0 (1/0) or 00 (2/0) gage cables?
2. Is it possible to buy all these sizes in braided (non covered/sheathed) ground cables?
Thanks, Tim
