Electrical Wire & Cable Specialists

Battery cable wire comes in a great variety of sizes and types for all kinds of different applications. Determining what type of cable is correct for your project is going to come down to the demands of the project. Battery cables are used to bring power to an engine of some kind, be it a marine engine, a power converter kit, or the engine of a car. As a result of the various applications for battery cables, there are a few major factors to keep in mind: • Connector Types • Thickness (Gauge) • Length • Insulation Choosing a battery cable connector type that is incompatible with your battery’s terminal can be both irritating and dangerous. It’s therefore very important to inspect your battery’s terminals and see what types of connectors work with them. If you are replacing cables with a new set, this step can be as simple as choosing a cable with the same connector type as your old cables. Once you’ve determined your connector type needs, you will want to think about...

We all know that today’s technology is advancing. In the world of boat rewiring, those who choose to opt for quality battery cables are the ones who have a smile on their faces, because they know they will never have another day of boat malfunctions after installing one. Think about your wife’s smile after she bought a nice-looking curtain for your kitchen or the time you proposed to her with that diamond ring; you should be able to feel what she felt, and you can once you invest in our AWG Marine Battery Cables . Any boat owner and enthusiast will be satisfied by how it delivers them quality performance for their boating needs. Perhaps it’s been a year or two, and you just have to change the battery cables of that beautiful boat you own. While it’s quite tempting to invest in cheaper ones, but you cannot guarantee their durability and efficiency. Marine-specific battery cables, on the other hand, have the edge. Because let’s admit it, they are made to resist corrosion and...

Electrical system maintenance is an especially important part of the upkeep of your boat. It can be difficult, however, to know exactly when it is time to replace one of the core components of the electrical system: boat battery cables . Above and beyond knowing when to replace them, it is important to make sure that you get replacements that suit the needs of your boat. This blog will help you know the right time to get new cables. The first sign of an electrical issue with your boat is difficulty when starting the engine. If there are lulls when trying to turn over the engine, check the electrical system. While a troubled start doesn’t always indicate bad battery cables, it can certainly be the first clue. Next, you should test a few other properties of the cable to determine if they need to be replaced. When opening the battery compartment, the most apparent warning that there is an issue with the battery cables is a smell. A strong smell of oxidation or melting rubber are both g...