thanks,i found that yesterday,but the question is which amp figure do i use 770 or 110?use the chart as above and measure the csa of your existing cable
Youve cut it off with ya mower!!!Where's me post gone?
Figures on the chart appear to be how much current you expect your cable to carry - rather than battery capacity/performance.
eg. The 25mm cable will carry 170A before you being to run up against voltage drop - which is your enemy. How big is your forklift engine? Is it diesel or gas?
good reason!It's also partly due to the fact that I have access to lots of 50mm welding cable
its a 3cyl perkins diesel,as in mf tractors,prob'about 35-40bhp.MK's idea of reserve capacity seems wise.
So will the cable be carrying 770 or 110?Figures on the chart appear to be how much current you expect your cable to carry - rather than battery capacity/performance.
eg. The 25mm cable will carry 170A before you being to run up against voltage drop - which is your enemy. How big is your forklift engine? Is it diesel or gas?
so do i assume cable size is calibrated @110a?Upto 770A that's the cranking capacity of the battery. As its short time though the cables won't heat up that much
well thats sorted then -i've used 35mm w.cable,although the strands are much lighter,hope it can suffice.a 25mm cable will pi.,,.,.s the starting on a 3 cylinder perkie no bother it isnt constant current rating