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[JB] What gauge is the wind transducer wire - TributeJ42 - 05-19-20 07:49 AM
I have an analog masthead wind transducer cable that I need to splice. I will get the marine grade male and female plugs but have two questions:
1. How many wires are in the cable (I have read 5 but only see 4)
2. What gauge is the wire?
Thanks!
Barry
RE: [JB] What gauge is the wind transducer wire - Jules - Raymarine - Moderator - 05-21-20 01:03 AM
Hello Barry,
I'm assuming that you're connecting these below decks. Connections in the mast will be quite bulky and prone to corrosion no matter what connectors you use.
Q-1. How many wires are in the cable (I have read 5 but only see 4)
A-1. There are 4 insulated wires and a shield around all of them to eliminate interference so 5 conductors in total. Make sure you get shielded cable!
Q-2. What gauge is the wire?
A-2. This is not critical, but a flexible wire would be better as it handles acute turns better and I think AWG14 or AWG16 would be enough as there is very little current draw. Something similar would be good.
Happy boating and kind regards
Jules