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Old 09-19-2016 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Miko1976
Just bought a new battery and realized it needs 5mm bullets. I use an iCharger usually around 15-20 amps. Was thinking about soldering on some 5mm bullets on to my old 4mm charging cable, but the wire seems thin, 14awg I beleive.

Is it safe for me to use this thin wore for charging. I don't wanna burn the house down lol.

Thanks!
An easier way is to get a sleeve to put over the 4mm connectors that brings it up to 5mm. But yes, as long as that wire actually is 14awg it can handle 20A.
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