I need to rewire some old wornout electrical cables on my 1.8ltr.
Do I need a certain type of wire? Does the ampage of the wire matter? Gauge??
Craig.
Quincy1874 ·
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Purple Martin ·
The guage does matter, the wire needs to be thick enough to carry the current. Rule of thumb: make sure the wire can carry MORE current than the fuse for that circuit. That way the fuse blows before the wire catches fire! That is what fuses are for.
It's also a good idea to use the same colour wire as the original if possible. If that's not possible, go with red for hot (+12V) and black for the ground side.
If you are soldering, only use electrical solder (plumber's solder is corrosive and will eat your connections over time).
Wrap all joints, soldered bits, spade fittings etc with electrical insulating tape to reduce vibration: this will make the connections last much longer.
It's also a good idea to use the same colour wire as the original if possible. If that's not possible, go with red for hot (+12V) and black for the ground side.
If you are soldering, only use electrical solder (plumber's solder is corrosive and will eat your connections over time).
Wrap all joints, soldered bits, spade fittings etc with electrical insulating tape to reduce vibration: this will make the connections last much longer.
blutopless2 ·
depending upon what the wires are for will determine how big you need to go. for most of the car you can use 1.5mm or 2.5mm wire. dont quote me on it but i think 2.5mm can carry up to 20amps.
insulated crimp lugs are an alternative to soldering.
insulated crimp lugs are an alternative to soldering.
Quincy1874 ·
Thanks people.
Thats a great help.
Where is the best place to buy such wire and crimps?
Craig.
Thats a great help.
Where is the best place to buy such wire and crimps?
Craig.
killakornkobb ·
dick smith or tandy's