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#493429 01/15/2009 4:40 AM
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What size wire should I use going from my battery to the alternator? This in regard to my 216 generator to alternator setup.

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At least 10 guage.


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Funton,

I remember a few previous posts...are you going to tag the alternator output into the existing BATT feed to/through your stock ammeter?

If you do, follow Bill's advice and make that new wire 10 gauge from alternator output to ammeter.

Stuart

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Think about fusing it if it runs into the cab. My stock alt only puts out about 35-40 amps, I put a 30 amp fuse on it two years ago, haven't had to replace it yet......except for the time I put the amp meter back in with the batt cable on. I like fuses, as long as I keep extras. It only takes once to burn one down


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