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Voltage Sense Wire Size

I'm on the final hookup of my multiplus 3000 on my boat and have a simple question. The manual calls for a 20awg wire to connect the voltage sense. Will an 18awg work? I'm in Alaska and tinned wire can be hard to find here. I have tinned wire from 4/0 cables to 18awg but nothing finer.


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snoobler answered ·

A specified awg is typically a minimum. You can certainly use larger if you choose. Just make sure appropriate overcurrent protection (fuse/breaker) is installed.

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ako answered ·

Morningstar which is also a quality product recommend sense wire to be between .16 and 24 awg .

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