On Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:13:50 -0800 (PST), "
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On Nov 17, 9:11 am, Gordon wrote:
Looking at a 1200 watt Lofrans. 80 to 110 amps. 40' from batts to
windlass.
What size wire?
Thanks
Gordon

The manual for my Horizon 1500 says 2 AWG (25mm^2) is adequate for a
60' run.

-- Tom.

You have to calculate both sides of the circuit. 40' from the battery
to the winch and 40' from the winch back to the battery. A 80' run of
wire.

A quickie calculation based on guessing your operating practices shows
1 AWG however you should make your own calculations based on actual
operating procedures.
Bruce-in-Bangkok
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