On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 11:11:09 -0800, "Rusty" wrote:

Marc

Terminal strips to land the 'Field' wiring is a great way to wire a panel.
The wires from the breakers to the terminal strips can be bundled neatly. If
the breaker panel is hinged be sure to use two wire support clamps where the
bundle leaves the panel and again where it lands on the non-hinged
structure. Having the bundle shaped into a 'U' as it leaves the hinged panel
will allow for less stressful bending when opening the panel. I hope that's
clear. I don't recommend flexing the larger battery cables.
In my mind thats a U with the legs of the U parallel to the hinge
pins.
You can also wrap the wires from the breakers to the terminal strips with
spiral wrap or split loom to protect them and keep everything neat.
IMHO its better not to spiral wrap the U section everything flexes
better and the door stays closed! A loose twist in the loom keeps the
wires together.
Do not clamp the cable too close to the hinge line.

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Richard

Nb "Pound Eater" Parkend G+S