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What size wire to extend power cable for humminbird 596c HD DI #7705516 06/29/12 12:15 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 49,584 Central Texas T TreeBass OP Lt. Dan
OP TreeBass Lt. Dan T Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 49,584 Central Texas	I receieved the filter cable from HB cust service, but its only 6ft long. The graph is located on the front deck, batteries are in the back of an 18 foot boat. want to make sure this is done right, so what kind of wire and what gauge. Thanks My success in life is measured by the number of hunting and fishing stories that my kids can share with others Sure-Life Products Dobyns Rods Holding The Line Guide Service www.facebook.com/texasfishingforum

Re: What size wire to extend power cable for humminbird 596c HD DI [Re: TreeBass] #7705928 06/29/12 02:41 PM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 5,099 Charlottesville, Va W Wayne P. TFF Celebrity
Wayne P. TFF Celebrity W Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 5,099 Charlottesville, Va	14 or larger for that distance. Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N and G4N, 1198c SI, SOLIX 10 SI G3, Helix 8 MEGA SI+ GPS G4N, SOLIX 12 SI and G3, MEGA 360, MEGA LIVE TL, RC-1

Re: What size wire to extend power cable for humminbird 596c HD DI [Re: Wayne P.] #7706951 06/29/12 06:54 PM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 49,584 Central Texas T TreeBass OP Lt. Dan
OP TreeBass Lt. Dan T Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 49,584 Central Texas	thanks, any particular wire? Stranded, shielded etc... I got lots of CAT5 My success in life is measured by the number of hunting and fishing stories that my kids can share with others Sure-Life Products Dobyns Rods Holding The Line Guide Service www.facebook.com/texasfishingforum

Re: What size wire to extend power cable for humminbird 596c HD DI [Re: TreeBass] #7708187 06/29/12 11:09 PM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 5,099 Charlottesville, Va W Wayne P. TFF Celebrity
Wayne P. TFF Celebrity W Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 5,099 Charlottesville, Va	Any is OK. I used marine grade tinned wire in 12 guage. Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N and G4N, 1198c SI, SOLIX 10 SI G3, Helix 8 MEGA SI+ GPS G4N, SOLIX 12 SI and G3, MEGA 360, MEGA LIVE TL, RC-1

Re: What size wire to extend power cable for humminbird 596c HD DI [Re: TreeBass] #7708659 06/30/12 01:14 AM
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 49,584 Central Texas T TreeBass OP Lt. Dan
OP TreeBass Lt. Dan T Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 49,584 Central Texas	Thanks Wayne, appreciate it My success in life is measured by the number of hunting and fishing stories that my kids can share with others Sure-Life Products Dobyns Rods Holding The Line Guide Service www.facebook.com/texasfishingforum

Re: What size wire to extend power cable for humminbird 596c HD DI [Re: TreeBass] #7709525 06/30/12 05:03 AM
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Re: What size wire to extend power cable for humminbird 596c HD DI [Re: TreeBass] #7711418 06/30/12 11:50 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,975 Truman Lake, Missouri D Doug Vahrenberg Extreme Angler
Doug Vahrenberg Extreme Angler D Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,975 Truman Lake, Missouri	This is some good easy to run cable from Shut up n fish: http://www.shut-up-and-fish.com/ancor-safety-duplex-cable-p-13350.html Don't forget your fuse holder and 3 amp fuse: http://www.shut-up-and-fish.com/blue-5064-inline-fuse-holder-fato-fuses-p-13872.html Website: www.dougvahrenberg.com Sponsored by: Skeeter, Yamaha, MinnKota, Humminbird, LakeMaster, Transducer Shield & Saver, LuckyCraft, Dobyns Rods, Daiwa, Dave's Custom Baits, Omega Custom Tackle, Browning Eyewear, Elite Tungsten Co., Angler Innovations, Massey Ferguson.

Re: What size wire to extend power cable for humminbird 596c HD DI [Re: TreeBass] #7712487 07/01/12 12:42 PM
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,957 Austin, Tx B Bob Landry Extreme Angler
Bob Landry Extreme Angler B Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,957 Austin, Tx	The size needed to carry 3 amps for the total length of the wire run,positive and ground. 2015 Seaark 1872 MV CC Etec-90 Two Helix 12 CHIRP SI's, , MinnKota Riptide ST80/i-pilot Link, Bob's Hydraulic 2020 Robalo R200 CC, Yamaha 150 Bitter Gun Owner Bitter Clinger Armed Infidel

Re: What size wire to extend power cable for humminbird 596c HD DI [Re: TreeBass] #7712985 07/01/12 04:12 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,975 Truman Lake, Missouri D Doug Vahrenberg Extreme Angler
Doug Vahrenberg Extreme Angler D Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,975 Truman Lake, Missouri	12-14 Gauge is what I recommend. 14-16 will do it but little larger gauge doesn't hurt as it provides additional capacity as resistance builds in the wire over time. Website: www.dougvahrenberg.com Sponsored by: Skeeter, Yamaha, MinnKota, Humminbird, LakeMaster, Transducer Shield & Saver, LuckyCraft, Dobyns Rods, Daiwa, Dave's Custom Baits, Omega Custom Tackle, Browning Eyewear, Elite Tungsten Co., Angler Innovations, Massey Ferguson.

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