The connection between the alternator and the battery is very important. An undersized charge wire or improperly attached terminals could result in voltage loss. When upgrading your alternator you have
increased the volume of current, and in most cases you will need to increase the size of the charge wire to accommodate the increase in amps. Using too small of a charge wire will result in voltage drop. Powermaster offers charge wires in various lengths. Please contact us for a quote.
Recommended Charging Cable Gauge Size:
AMPS
Up to 4ft.
4 - 7ft.
7- 10ft.
10- 13ft.
13- 16ft.
16 - 19ft.
19- 22ft.
22- 28ft.
35 - 50
12
12
10
10
10
8
8
8
50 - 65
10
8
8
6
6
6
6
4
65 - 85
10
8
8
6
6
4
4
4
85 - 105
8
8
6
4
4
4
4
2
105 - 125
6
6
4
4
2
2
2
0
125 - 150
6
6
4
2
2
2
2
0
150 - 175
4
4
4
2
2
0
0
0
175 - 200
4
4
2
2
0
0
0
00
Part # 1-24 2 ft., 8 AWG Part # 1-36 3 ft., 8 AWG Part # 1-48 4 ft., 8 AWG Part # 1-60 5 ft., 6 AWG
Common Gauge Sizes:
Powermaster uses fine stranded, highly flexible neoprene cable for the 4, 6, and 8 AWG charge wires. (Note: 10 and 12 AWG not available from Powermaster.)
