Which Cable for Battery Leads

[Howard Wright]

I’ve posted the following before on the forum regarding battery / starter cable specification and suppliers of the correct cable and terminals. As this is a copy of an old post, the prices may have increased.

Re having the correct size of battery / starter cables for 6v – the links below take you to suppliers of the correct specification battery / starter cable to buy for a 6v system.

Battery / Starter Cable – 315/0.40, 40mm², 13mm OD, 300A

AES stock it in cotton braid black or red – their Ref. No. 020203 @ £8.97p per metre:

https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/p…#flash-msg

The Green Spark Plug Company stock it in PVC black or red – their Ref. No. 0-982-10 @ £11.81p per metre:

http://www.gsparkplug.com/1x-meter-durit…82-10.html

Battery Clamps, Terminals & Covers:
http://www.gsparkplug.com/battery/batter…covers?p=1

https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product_list/32

Hi Jeff

I was a bit surprised by the battery cable size.  The Seven Workshop stocks armoured battery cable for 23 to 32 cars that is 180 amp.  I’ve used this on my RK with no problems.

I haven’t been able to find armoured cable any larger than 180amp.

Are you saying this is not suitable? Or is it OK for early cars?

Cheers

Howard