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Re: More electrical testing....

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 6:34 pm
by thunderace
Neosophist wrote:2mm square should be fine for most things.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5M-2mm-12V-AU ... 3a7ab315d5
That's not large enough for stator wiring, it works out at 14AWG. Ideally you want 10AWG (5.26mm sq) or larger.

Bikemonkey, domestic cable is a no no. Use proper automotive cable :peace:

Re: More electrical testing....

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 6:50 pm
by bikemonkey
I consider myself told off then :oops:

So I need some 5.26mm sq for the stator and reg/rec plug wiring then?



@CMSMJ1, yeah I did use it as stator wiring.....

Re: More electrical testing....

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 7:03 pm
by thunderace
Either 14AWG or 6mm sq. that's the nearest metric equivalent :peace:

Try and get the extra flexible silicone stuff and some fibreglass braided sleeve as well to protect it from any heat.

Re: More electrical testing....

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 7:27 pm
by bikemonkey
This stuff good then? (forgive all my questions, electrics are not my strong point as you all may have worked out :grin: )

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GANTRY-LIGHT- ... 3378c3ce40

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360506025995

Re: More electrical testing....

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:42 pm
by thunderace
bikemonkey wrote:This stuff good then? (forgive all my questions, electrics are not my strong point as you all may have worked out :grin: )

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GANTRY-LIGHT- ... 3378c3ce40

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360506025995

Yep and Yep :peace:

Re: More electrical testing....

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:14 pm
by bikemonkey
Problem now solved by my new proper wiring, bike is charging its self at idle like it used to :grin:

Hopefully I shall read things properly next time and not create long threads out of being a numpty with a previously shit soldering iron. Thanks to Steve (thunderace) for a recommendation on a good soldering iron :up:

Re: More electrical testing....

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:33 pm
by jim157
What soldering iron did you get? I've got a cheap one from Maplin but it's a bit shit.

Re: More electrical testing....

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:57 pm
by bikemonkey
I got a antex xs25 with the silicon flexible wire, it's so much better than my old draper cheapy from the local autostore :peace: