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JWise1203 · 04-09-2006, 10:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JasonWW

If the legnth is only a few feet, then use the same gauge wire that comes with the M2. Now if you were going a much longer distance you might go one size bigger. 16g should be fine if you have some. All in all, it's not that important. The M2 should work down to 7v. Just don't use any wire thinner that what comes with the M2.

Thanks for the info. Two more quick questions:

1. The wire that I would use for the extention is 18 AWG wire which I bought from Radio Shack. It is the same gauge as the M2 wire but with two exceptions. First the wire is copper instead of aluminum. Second the copper wire strands are thicker then the M2 wire but there is less strands total; compared to the aluminum M2 wire. Will these things matter?

2. Since I have 4 AWG running from the battery running to a distribution block, will I need to put a fuse on the 18 AWG wire to the M2? If so, what fuse rating should I use?

Thanks for any help that can be given.

04-09-2006, 10:05 PM	#39
JWise1203 Low Bitrate Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 81 My Photos: ()	Quote: Originally Posted by JasonWW If the legnth is only a few feet, then use the same gauge wire that comes with the M2. Now if you were going a much longer distance you might go one size bigger. 16g should be fine if you have some. All in all, it's not that important. The M2 should work down to 7v. Just don't use any wire thinner that what comes with the M2. Thanks for the info. Two more quick questions: 1. The wire that I would use for the extention is 18 AWG wire which I bought from Radio Shack. It is the same gauge as the M2 wire but with two exceptions. First the wire is copper instead of aluminum. Second the copper wire strands are thicker then the M2 wire but there is less strands total; compared to the aluminum M2 wire. Will these things matter? 2. Since I have 4 AWG running from the battery running to a distribution block, will I need to put a fuse on the 18 AWG wire to the M2? If so, what fuse rating should I use? Thanks for any help that can be given.