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Old 21-08-2012, 06:31 PM
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Just wondering if i can use Stereo power cabling for earthing from my battery i want to run extra earth cables but find it would be a lot easier to cut and bend stereo cable rather then the power cabling you buy from auto stores?
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Old 21-08-2012, 06:39 PM
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Cant see why not, what gauge is the power cable your using out of curiosity
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Old 21-08-2012, 06:44 PM
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Depending on the gauge of wire it should be fine. Only difference is the stuff for stereos just comes in flasher colours
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Was looking at using 4 gauge not sure if the 8 gauge would be big enough. Please correct me if im wrong as 8 would be easier to work with.
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8 gauge would be fine, I am running 2 amps, both with 8 gauge earth cables comfortably.
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Hi Brett would the 8 gauge be enough for battery and starter earthing though
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ah...I thought it was to power car amps.

You would want something heavier, as it is always best to be safe than sorry. $ gauge should cover it
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