Kazi Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 I'm going to be repairing the engine wiring loom for my beams conversion in the next few days or so. Does anyone know if there is a certain amp or wire required to use for the engine loom? Don't want one that has to little or to much ampage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ownleemee Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 As far as cable size goes, you cannot "over amp" a cable, it just doesn't make sense for the manufacturer to use cable that is larger than necessary on a cost / weight scale. On the other hand, you can "under amp" a cable i.e. try to pass too much current (amps) through a cable and it will catch alight ! My advise would be to try to match the cable sizes as near as possible to those that the manufacturer fitted or use slightly larger, never go for a cable that is thinner than what the manufacturer fitted as they always use the smallest cable that they can get away with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazi Posted July 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 As far as cable size goes, you cannot "over amp" a cable, it just doesn't make sense for the manufacturer to use cable that is larger than necessary on a cost / weight scale. On the other hand, you can "under amp" a cable i.e. try to pass too much current (amps) through a cable and it will catch alight ! My advise would be to try to match the cable sizes as near as possible to those that the manufacturer fitted or use slightly larger, never go for a cable that is thinner than what the manufacturer fitted as they always use the smallest cable that they can get away with. great advice. will keep that in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Chris_ Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 As far as cable size goes, you cannot "over amp" a cable, it just doesn't make sense for the manufacturer to use cable that is larger than necessary on a cost / weight scale. On the other hand, you can "under amp" a cable i.e. try to pass too much current (amps) through a cable and it will catch alight ! My advise would be to try to match the cable sizes as near as possible to those that the manufacturer fitted or use slightly larger, never go for a cable that is thinner than what the manufacturer fitted as they always use the smallest cable that they can get away with. Agree. To join wires mid loom the best bet is solder and sleeve with adhesive lined heat shrink, This seals the joint and supports around the soldered area where it will be brittle. e.g. r.s. 386-2825 http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/heat-shrink-cold-shrink-sleeves/3662825/?searchTerm=3662825&relevancy-data=636F3D3126696E3D4931384E525353746F636B4E756D6265724D504E266C753D656E266D6D3D6D61746368616C6C26706D3D5E5C647B367D247C5E5C647B377D247C5E5C647B31307D2426706F3D313426736E3D592673743D52535F53544F434B5F4E554D4245522677633D4E4F4E45267573743D3336363238323526 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeymk1 Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Have a look at: www.polevolt.co.uk or www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/ as a good source for loom wire, I've used both and they're good suppliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazi Posted July 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 thats great lads. cheers for all the help. will look into all your info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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