Wire Size Question

**4Speed** · 05-23-2019, 06:20 PM

I want to run a wash down pump intermittently for a unique application using (2) 12v batteries in parallel for an increased capacity as there will be no charging ability unless done remotely . Where the pump has a 5A fuse, what size wire should I use to connect the batteries together? I was thinking 12 GA would be fine?

**patchesII** · 05-23-2019, 07:33 PM

12 ga will easily carry 5 amps

**flabum1017** · 05-23-2019, 07:40 PM

12 gauge will be fine unless you use a high-amp battery charger on them, in which case you should disconnect them and charge them individually.

**Chaz** · 05-23-2019, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by 4Speed

I want to run a wash down pump intermittently for a unique application

Wut cha warshin dauwn ...

In this day n age, day gotz small bore plummin dat hitz like a jak-hammer

Ann cleens out quik wenn you say the "unique situations" over .. wiff out all dat tell tale post situation .. weezin ann gar-gelin load-id-up-dredful sounds ...

**Brookbbb** · 05-25-2019, 09:01 AM

Google "BlueSeas wiring chart" download the PDF, gives you accurate wire sizing info if you know the amp draw, length of the run etc.... use it all the time at work for rigging boats.

**flabum1017** · 05-25-2019, 11:14 AM

You can also use their circuit wizard... http://circuitwizard.bluesea.com/

**mr fun** · 05-25-2019, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by Chaz

Wut cha warshin dauwn ...

In this day n age, day gotz small bore plummin dat hitz like a jak-hammer

Ann cleens out quik wenn you say the "unique situations" over .. wiff out all dat tell tale post situation .. weezin ann gar-gelin load-id-up-dredful sounds ...

all good points ,,, but what do you label that vernacular ? "Necklish"

**flabum1017** · 05-25-2019, 09:05 PM

What Capt Morgan is trying to say is it takes some amperage to run a pressure washer

**Chaz** · 05-26-2019, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by flabum1017

What Capt Morgan is trying to say is it takes some amperage to run a pressure washer

Aaargg , back to pre-ssure warshin me deck - ye swabbie ...

all good points ,,, but what do you label that vernacular ? "Necklish"

B-far ye berd'z beak be-comith part ove me nek-lish ...

Well , that or , Use a K+R Pro Cube - SLC to always roll up foot on the floor @ 6.5 MPH . Flick the button, go WOT and on the first pressure washer .002 later. Second washer , .500 into it for 4.500 with two over-rides, one for passin gear the other to wash the bird .. errr .. fish off the deck .. :-)

http://www.krperformance.com/

**mr fun** · 05-26-2019, 11:35 AM

whats up with the tube tv ? AAARRRRRR ?

**flabum1017** · 05-26-2019, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by mr fun

whats up with the tube tv ? AAARRRRRR ?

if it works, no need to replace, besides, you can throw things at it during the game and the screen won't break as easy.....

**Chaz** · 05-26-2019, 08:00 PM

The TV still works good . Cept for it's in the shop by the milling machine ...

The pirate suit .. I don't think my fat azz could even come close to fitting back in ..

The kid took the center post out of the wood box .. And we put whatever fit .. mama's happy .. so Ssshhhh ..

**mr fun** · 05-26-2019, 10:49 PM

just jiving, love ya brother! my parents just cleared out 2 houses, all of a sudden I have 3 flat screens that I am not sure how to plug in, put 2 analog units by the dumpster, fn things weigh, a ton, and I'm an old school kind of guy, arrghh

**Chaz** · 05-27-2019, 10:18 AM

Notice the lack of concern in my 6 sets of eyes in the picture ... LOL

When hooking up old school TV's be sure to use tinned boat wire and left over tygon from the old days as heat shrink ... :-)