another charging system question

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paulb42
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another charging system question

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What gauge wire should I use between the voltage regulator and the battery? Will 16 gauge be enough for the ground?
Dietmar
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Re: another charging system question

Post by Dietmar »

paulb:

VW calls for a 6.0 (metric wire) from the regulator(B+) to the battery. I THINK this is equivalent to something in the range of #8 to #10

Not sure I understand the other part of the question.

If you are referring to the wire from DF- (DF negative) to the DF terminal on the regulator, then yes, a 16 gauge wire (1.0) will be sufficient.

Hope this helps.
Dietmar
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