re-wiring an EV: wire gauge and grounding

[Mason Convey <opossum@asu.edu>]

And my last question of the night...

Given the opportunity to re-wire an EV ('94 S-10), what gauge of wire
would everyone recommend for "general 12V wiring?"

Upon deep, deep contemplation, I have decided to re-wire my S-10
while electrifying it. I'm aware of the fact that OEM wiring tends to
be undersized and crappy. Given that I will use good quality,
fine-stranded wire, what gauge would everyone use to run wires for
lights, horn, windshield wipers, etc.?

It would be truly convenient if I could just go down to the electric
supply house and get one or two spools of wire to make nearly all the
12 V runs in the truck. Then I wouldn't have to invest in several
different spools.

And would anyone recommend UN-grounding the chassis from 12V? This is
always an option now that I have all the wiring to re-do. This might
prevent any possible shorting or isolation problems.

Thoughts? Recommendations?

Thanks.



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     mason s. convey

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