Battery cable preference

Aussiebob · 01-23-2014, 05:37 AM

Is there any particular gauge cable that is more suitable than others. I have 1997 DS 48V. Have seen various sizes but don't know if any have advantages over others. Does cable size affect performance in anyway? Thanks

Stevegrmich · 01-23-2014, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Aussiebob

Is there any particular gauge cable that is more suitable than others. I have 1997 DS 48V. Have seen various sizes but don't know if any have advantages over others. Does cable size affect performance in anyway? Thanks

If you are going to maintain a "stock" cart, either a good quality 4 or 6 gauge cable would be sufficient . . . 6 gauge is what comes on cart and many people upgrade to 4 gauge when replacing cables on a stock cart . . . check ScottyB's website if you are interested in a quality 4 gauge cable set . . .

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Swan · 01-23-2014, 08:36 AM

if your going to beef up your controller to a 500 to 700 amp then a good 2 gauge never hurts

scottyb · 01-23-2014, 09:17 AM

Manufactures engineers recommend 2g for any controller 500 amps and up. Most all upgraded carts run 500 amp controllers. It's a good fit for all around use.

Aussiebob · 01-23-2014, 04:42 PM

Thanks folks for the quick reply. Very helpful.

01-23-2014, 05:37 AM	#1
Aussiebob Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15	Battery cable preference Is there any particular gauge cable that is more suitable than others. I have 1997 DS 48V. Have seen various sizes but don't know if any have advantages over others. Does cable size affect performance in anyway? Thanks
Aussiebob Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15

01-23-2014, 08:36 AM	#3
Swan Cave Dweller Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Always On The Move Posts: 22,216	Re: Battery cable preference if your going to beef up your controller to a 500 to 700 amp then a good 2 gauge never hurts

01-23-2014, 09:17 AM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: Battery cable preference Manufactures engineers recommend 2g for any controller 500 amps and up. Most all upgraded carts run 500 amp controllers. It's a good fit for all around use.

01-23-2014, 04:42 PM	#5
Aussiebob Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15	Re: Battery cable preference Thanks folks for the quick reply. Very helpful.
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