What amperage cables?

timc1967 · Jul 9, 2014

Going to be correcting some bodged electrics behind the dash on my CSW, replacing scotch connectors and so on with single strand wires and perhaps spade connectors where I want to be able to separate easily.

I plan to get a variety of wires "for stock". What is a good selection to get in, amperage-wise?

I read that one economical way to get a good quantity of appropriate colours is to buy 10 meters of trailer cable.

zeaphod · Jul 9, 2014

Don't re-bodge it, look at vehicle wiring products website and get the correct colours/current rating. It's pretty cheap anyway - and you'll end up with a much better job.

timc1967 · Jul 9, 2014

Ah I see what you're saying there. I was looking at the autosparks website earlier, but it was a bit pricey. VWP seems like a sensible option for a workhorse.

timtheenchanteruk · Jul 10, 2014

get the thinwall stuff too, much easier to work with

timc1967 · Jul 10, 2014

I have bought 5 metres of 7 core thinwall trailer cable in order to resolve immediate problems. £7.65 there cannot be a cheaper way to get 35 metres of cable in 7 colours.

I will solve some issues and plan to renew the loom in the future if I keep it.

What amperage cables?

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