https://www.customcableusa.com/pages/voltage-drop-calculator Need to scroll down a bit.
Blue Sea chart may not be an ampacity chart but rather a usable max depending on length.
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Blue Sea chart may not be an ampacity chart but rather a usable max depending on length.
they're actually these:
not sure what the difference is, if any
I've been purchasing the real Anderson connectors (not sure how good the Chinese copies are).
Anderson Powerpole and SB Connectors | Powerwerx
Anderson Power Products Powerpole and SB Series connectors are available at Powerwerx. Shop for different gauges today!
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As @Will Prowse noted in a recent video, even the ones rated for 45 amps will get very warm when run at rated capacity. My first try was running 40 amps through the 45 amp rated connectors:
45 Amp Unassembled Red/Black Anderson Powerpole Connectors
Recommended for use with 10 gauge wire. Unassembled sets can be assembled in any configuration. An included slotted roll pin prevents the housings from sliding apart.
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The 50 amp rated connectors worked much better (didn't get nearly as warm):
SB50 SB Series 50 Amp Anderson Powerpole Kit
Available in Blue, Gray, Red, Yellow, Orange, Green and Black. Recommended for use with 6, 8 and 10 gauge wire. Kit includes the housing and contacts needed for a single connector.
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So, leave yourself a comfortable margin, even the silver-plated pure copper connectors will get warm.
Yes, I used the proper crimp tool for all of them, no I don't solder them.
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