#10 or #8 wire will need the 45 amp contact blades.
However, if the purpose is to minimize voltage drop, there is no need to
use the larger connector - construct the power pole with #12 wire about
3 inches long. Then splice onto that with #10 or #8 wire for the rest
of the run to your power supply.
On 5/31/2019 1:22 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote:
This is good advice. I have installed Powerpole plugs without the
crimper however the crimper is a nice tool to have. You can purchase
custom cables already made from Powerwerx of you don't wish to make
them. The 30 amp plug is adequate however the 45 amp plug will allow
using a larger conductor. To minimize voltage drop you should use a very
large cable, I use 8 awg when my power supply is set up on the floor.
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