I've got a small 12 volt project going on... Adding a small solar panel to a camper.
Previously the wires were too small. Some of those wires are in a place where I just have to live with them. The question is if I reduce the current by adding connectors (step-down connectors to go up in where size where possible, as well as spade connectors, and maybe a 3-way connector -- as you can see that's a lot of connectors).
Are all those connectors going to reduce the efficiency, or are connectors just as good at passing current as plain-old wire is.
FYI the "small" wire is 14 gauge at it's smallest part and I'd like to use 10 gauge where possible. 12 volt battery, the panel puts out maybe up to 22 volts. Max flow will probably be around 5 amps at any time.
Thank you!
Previously the wires were too small. Some of those wires are in a place where I just have to live with them. The question is if I reduce the current by adding connectors (step-down connectors to go up in where size where possible, as well as spade connectors, and maybe a 3-way connector -- as you can see that's a lot of connectors).
Are all those connectors going to reduce the efficiency, or are connectors just as good at passing current as plain-old wire is.
FYI the "small" wire is 14 gauge at it's smallest part and I'd like to use 10 gauge where possible. 12 volt battery, the panel puts out maybe up to 22 volts. Max flow will probably be around 5 amps at any time.
Thank you!