Wire gauge

[rtk]

I picked up some slave ends for a jumper set , and what I am trying to find out is what gauge wire is used on the jumpers sets . I would like to use Welding cable if possible as it is more flexible . it seems either # 1 or 2 , or maybe 0 . Also what is the typical length of a set , as the sets I have seen appear at least 15-20' long . I think my WALLET is going to take a BIG hit on this , LOL . bob k

 

[Recovry4x4]

Most I have seen are 20' and 00 on the cable. Waiting on the cable Gods to drop off 40' at my AO.

 

[Neophyte]

I used welding wire I picked up at Tractor Supply....two 36 foot lengths (and it ain't cheap). I only needed the length once (had to slave with one truck behind the other vs. next to each other).

 

[M35A2-AZ]

The think the slave cables are 2/0, but I think for our use on trucks that 1/0 should be fine.

 

[Recovry4x4]

What was I thinking, 2/0is correct.

 

[swede69]

where did you get your slave ends an what is the damage on them? the guy i deal with said he can make some 20footers for $100. did not know if that was a good deal or not. thanks jon

 

[rtk]

Thank you one and all for the info , ya , I was thinking 20-25 feet would be good . As for the wire , I will check DEl CITY , TSC and McMaster-Carr , see who has the best deal . Del City has welding wire in 25 foot rolls , which would be perfect . I already have some lugs and my lug tool , so hopefully this will work without setting fire to my MV ! LOL