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Engine Compartment Wire Type |
AvalonFal |
Aug 23 2014, 08:37 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 483 Joined: 3-July 05 From: Southern New Jersey Coast Member No.: 4,367 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Do I need the better heat resistant insulation GXL (TXL, etc.) type wire for use in the engine bay for the 2 sets of 4 & 2.5 mm wires to the (+) battery, or will plain proper gauge auto primary wire be OK??
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Mike Bellis |
Aug 23 2014, 08:54 AM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
THHN is a standard electrical wire rated at 90°C (194°F) You can get it at home depot. You can also get more expensive wire rated higher.
With any wire, you should route it away from heat. |
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