title says it all. i've searched online and don't see one, even on their website. i know i can splice more cord but i'd rather not if i don't have to. thanks.
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title says it all. i've searched online and don't see one, even on their website. i know i can splice more cord but i'd rather not if i don't have to. thanks.
ok i've found out that they don't. would splicing another 4' of wire to the 6' cord cause any problems resistance wise?
I did and the thing still works fine.
The 6’ power cord is sized for the resistance of a 6’ run at the last 6’ before it enters the head unit ...
Adding more length to the 6’ run should be downsized - determined by total length of run ...
Marine Wire Size and Ampacity | West Marine
Rickie
PS ..Above is what I’m “supposed to say” ...
In reality - I cut the factory power cord to about 24” , use the table in the link above for wire size, and then downsize one more gauge just for good measure (wire is cheap) ...
This is the wire I use ...
Marine Wire, Boat Wiring & Marine Electrical - BestBoatWire.com
Rickie
great, thanks for the info.