I did not expect such an extensive discussion from such a simple question which I thought was perhaps idiotic to post. Great information as always. Can someone clarify the wire charts on the C&C page? They have length in feet running on both axes so I don’t understand what the two different lengths are for. Dave
On Mar 24, 2014, at 8:20 AM, Stevan Plavsa <stevanpla...@gmail.com> wrote: > I have used both on my boat. It all depends on what type is available in the > size that I need. If duplex is available I go for that. > > Steve > Suhana, C&C 32 > Toronto > > > On Sun, Mar 23, 2014 at 6:42 PM, dwight <dwight...@gmail.com> wrote: > “it will run hotter in the sheath”…that is sort of what I was thinking when I > suggested the “fire and fuses” issue, not to mention that the duplex wire is > fatter and thus a bit more difficult to run through tight spaces…that said, I > used it to power the electric marine toilet on Alianna > > > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Gmail > Sent: March 23, 2014 7:25 PM > > > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List Wiring > > > > About the only differences between using duplex vs primary are aesthetics, > protection and heat rejection. > > > > Duplex will be better protected from chafe and damage. > > > > However, Once you calculate the recommended wire size for primary wire, > increase it one size for duplex wire because it will run hotter in the > sheath. > > > > I routinely strip a single wire out of duplex when I need it. > > > > Dennis C. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 23, 2014, at 2:07 PM, Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Blue Sea has a circuit wizard app tohelp size wires. >> >> On Sunday, March 23, 2014, Rich Knowles <r...@sailpower.ca> wrote: >> >> When our boats were built, that was the accepted wiring practice. Fuses were >> in our houses along with left over knob and tube wiring. Thank goodness >> those days are gone. >> >> Rich >> >> >> On Mar 23, 2014, at 15:34, "dwight" <dwight...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> OK Rich, so why are the electrical system components on my boat almost >>> exclusively supplied with 2 individual wires…I am quite certain the boat >>> came from the factory that way as very few circuits have as yet to be >>> rewired…hell I still got fuses…a sign of the times maybe or better duplex >>> wire nowadays…seems to me that manufactures might go the less expensive >>> route, especially if it were equally good so why don’t I have duplex wires? >>> >>> >>> >>> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rich >>> Knowles >>> Sent: March 23, 2014 3:14 PM >>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> Subject: Re: Stus-List Wiring >>> >>> >>> >>> No matter what the application, the size/gauge of wire is a function of >>> distance and current draw. >>> >>> >>> >>> Our very own web site, thank you Stu, has all the info you need to >>> determine wire size. Remember distance is the return journey, not just one >>> way. See: >>> >>> >>> >>> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/doityourself/wiring/wiring.htm >>> >>> Rich >>> >>> >>> On Mar 23, 2014, at 14:36, Chuck S <cscheaf...@comcast.net> wrote: >>> >>>> David, >>>> >>>> Each application may require a different kind of wire. The Monitor wire >>>> is probably small current flow, 16 gauge or smaller like lampcord. The >>>> solar panel probably requires heavier wire, # 4 or larger like jumper >>>> cables? I'd follow the manufacturer's recs and buy that type, a little >>>> longer than estimated. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Joel >> 301 541 8551 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com David Knecht, Ph.D. Professor and Head of Core Microscopy Facility Department of Molecular and Cell Biology U-3125 91 N. Eagleville Rd. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT 06269 860-486-2200 860-486-4331 (fax)
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