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The BSA Workshop => Singles => Topic started by: RichardAB on 20 Aug, 2021, 16:38

Title: B33 wire size
Post by: RichardAB on 20 Aug, 2021, 16:38
Please could anyone advise what size wire I need for 1960 B33 Alternator model. Thank you
Title: Re: B33 wire size
Post by: Derek996 on 21 Aug, 2021, 12:43
2mm sq. Something like this : https://www.vehiclewiringproducts.co.uk/c-48-cables/c-198-single-core-pvc-thin-wall-cable/p-975-25-amp-2mm-sq-28-0-30 (https://www.vehiclewiringproducts.co.uk/c-48-cables/c-198-single-core-pvc-thin-wall-cable/p-975-25-amp-2mm-sq-28-0-30)
Title: Re: B33 wire size
Post by: paulm on 22 Aug, 2021, 21:05
wire is based on amps if your on a 12 volt with say a 120 watt alternator you will produce 10 amp (watts divided by volts, build in a few amps so say 15 watts for main feeds and ancillary's lights etc use same calculations
Title: Re: B33 wire size
Post by: RichardAB on 24 Aug, 2021, 06:10
Thank you all for advice
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