Wire to Console Batteries Advice

[Normagain]

I'm thinking 2 gauge would probably be adequate if I run wires to a console battery, shouldn't be more than a ten foot run (20' round trip) if I do it going through the rigging tunnel. Is there any advantage to not running through the tunnel, chance of interference of some sort? I have the chance to run cables under the deck right now since the deck is completely off. That would add at least six feet to the round trip equation however in order to get the cables all the way to the rear corner box.

[DonV]

go to genuinedealz.com and use their calculator for gauge size and then have them make your cables. They do very good work, great prices and free shipping.

[Old'sCool]

Originally Posted by DonV

go to genuinedealz.com and use their calculator for gauge size and then have them make your cables. They do very good work, great prices and free shipping.

Ditto!!

How about a second tube for just battery cables?

[dandub20]

my boat also currently has no floor, i was thinking about glueing or glassing a 1 1/2 inch pvc on the inside of each foam stringer so i can pull the wires thru when the time comes

[DonV]

If 2" pvc will fit, go bigger!!

[Blue_Heron]

Originally Posted by DonV

If 2" pvc will fit, go bigger!!

Ditto. and bigger than 2" if you can. You'll be shocked how fast a 2" rigging tube will fill up. I've got 3-2" conduits from the engine compartment in my 25. Two go to the helm, the other goes to the battery box. They're all pretty full.
Dave

[eggsuckindog]

Originally Posted by Old'sCool

Ditto!!

How about a second tube for just battery cables?

that would be my choice, since you can

[wattaway2]

just a thought most pvc pipe is sch 40 if you get into the "sprinkler "pipe you can get sch20 that gives you a lil more room inside--thinner wall but the same od