little x
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This thread could have gone a few different places, but I figured you Audio guys would know the most about wires.
I'm planning out a dual battery relocation. I've started collecting some of the parts that I need, and now I'm starting to look into what wires I'll be buying. I began looking at marine grade for 2 reasons: 1) it's generally 1/2 to 1/4 the price of audio cable and 2) it's marine grade, so it should last a long time in an open vehicle.
It seems that all marine grade cable is "tinned". From what I've read about it that does 2 things, it greatly reduces internal corrosion and it adds a little bit more resistance. Seeing as how explorers have a problem with the battery cables internally corroding, I figure this is a good thing. As far as the resistance it adds, I could see this affecting a sub, but don't foresee it being a problem in running a winch/power inverter/air compressor/etc.
Since this conversion will be for 4x4 toys, not audio toys should I get tinned wire? Or is there some big black secret reason for me to stay far far away from it?
I'm planning out a dual battery relocation. I've started collecting some of the parts that I need, and now I'm starting to look into what wires I'll be buying. I began looking at marine grade for 2 reasons: 1) it's generally 1/2 to 1/4 the price of audio cable and 2) it's marine grade, so it should last a long time in an open vehicle.
It seems that all marine grade cable is "tinned". From what I've read about it that does 2 things, it greatly reduces internal corrosion and it adds a little bit more resistance. Seeing as how explorers have a problem with the battery cables internally corroding, I figure this is a good thing. As far as the resistance it adds, I could see this affecting a sub, but don't foresee it being a problem in running a winch/power inverter/air compressor/etc.
Since this conversion will be for 4x4 toys, not audio toys should I get tinned wire? Or is there some big black secret reason for me to stay far far away from it?