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Cerbo GX relay wire gauge?

Just wondering if there is a particular wire gauge that should be used (or a min/max gauge) for the relays in the Cerbo GX. Would 16 GA wire work?

I'm about to wire in a two wire start/stop for a generator and I've seen some discussions of relays frying on the Cerbo...I just want to make sure I do everything I can to keep that from happening before I try it. Many thanks for any suggestions!

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kevgermany answered ·

I can't remember the value, it's in the manual, but Cerbo relays are for low current loads. Pick a guage based on current and voltage drop over distance. Common acceptable value is 3% max voltage drop.

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Fideri avatar image Fideri commented ·

@AlaskanNoob

I was looking for the same info and didn't see it in the manual. Did you ever find out?

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alaskannoob avatar image alaskannoob Fideri commented ·
No, never did.
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alaskannoob avatar image alaskannoob commented ·
I didn't see it in the manual, but maybe I missed it. If you think it's in there, what page number did you see it on?
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seb71 answered ·

I don't think AWG 16 fits in the connector, but I haven't tried it.

Use a ferrule on the wire end.

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kevgermany answered ·

Sorry, missed the follow up. It's in the technical specs. 1000016951.jpg


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