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05-08-2016, 09:54 PM
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Metric wire to AWG
Much of the wire on my boat is from Taiwan and sized in millimeters. I need to buy a lug for a 14-mm negative cable. Obviously this doesn't refer to diameter, so is it a cross-sectional measure? If so, when I buy an AWG lug to fit a 14-mm wire, it looks I'd need one sized for a number 6. Sound right?
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05-08-2016, 10:07 PM
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Maybe this will help.
Wire Gauges - Current Ratings
I think what you want is the cross sectional size. If so looks like number 6 is close at about 13.3 mm's.
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05-09-2016, 04:57 AM
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Thanks, Jon. I've seen this very page and, you're right, the 13.3 mm vs 6 AWG is the only thing that makes sense. Just looking for confirmation.
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05-12-2016, 08:33 PM
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If you have a android phone. Get "awg metric converter". It was a big help when i was working on ships with Europeans.
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05-12-2016, 08:56 PM
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Brilliant! There is, of course, an app for that . . . including for the iPhone. Don't know why I didn't think of that. Thanks!
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05-12-2016, 08:57 PM
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Np. Glad I could help.
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05-12-2016, 09:23 PM
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05-13-2016, 01:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by angus99
Brilliant! There is, of course, an app for that . . . including for the iPhone. Don't know why I didn't think of that. Thanks!
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You can get that sort of stuff right on the Internet. No need for a special phone or "app".
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05-13-2016, 01:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WesK
You can get that sort of stuff right on the Internet. No need for a special phone or "app".
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I use an app because when i was at sea. There was no easy access to the Internet. Plus it save time not having to find the info on the net.
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05-13-2016, 04:16 PM
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Did you measure the diameter? Where did the 14mm come from?
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05-13-2016, 05:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wxx3
Did you measure the diameter? Where did the 14mm come from?
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It would be marked on the jacket just like domestic made wire. Except it would be marked something like 14mm2.
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05-14-2016, 05:40 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG CAT
It would be marked on the jacket just like domestic made wire. Except it would be marked something like 14mm2.
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Correct. In my case, this is a fairly short piece and the last part of that designation was cut off.
As for apps, few things are quicker or handier. Internet and cell service are weak to non-existent at my marina.
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