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Old 05-05-2003, 02:52 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> But, come to think of it, what does that 175 amp rating mean. Obviously the cable can handle the winch which will be drawing up to 425 amps...
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175 amp rating is a continous draw rating for the 2 ga. cable. It can handle 425 amps for brief intermittent preiods if allowed to cool sufficiently. Most battery cable will have a temp. rating of the max. temp that the insulation will withstand printed on the insulation every 6 inches or so. Usually 105 degree C. is pretty common on most cables.

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