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tigerh4rf
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|  Subject: buss bars  Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:27 pm | |
| guys when running buss bars wich is better??? say a alum .25x1 or 1/8 by 3 wich is better does thickness matter?? seems like tbhe wider the better but not really sure | |
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Skip01
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Number of posts : 2099
Location : Marrero, LA
Registration date : 2007-07-02
| | Subject: Re: buss bars Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:45 pm | |
| I'd go with copper myself, I know its more expensive now but that's me
I think aphinny or someone on here said the thickness didn't affect them. I guess depends on if ur gonna screw bolts into the bar, or use a bolt and a nut. | |
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S.L.A.B.
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Location : Jennings LA.
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| | Subject: Re: buss bars Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:11 pm | |
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aphinney
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Location : omaha ne
Registration date : 2007-06-23
| | Subject: Re: buss bars Mon Jan 26, 2009 2:50 pm | |
| it doesnt matter unless u are goin to put gobbs of power with them...but for "most" applications u will be fine with what u are stating...now there are forumulas that go by the power u are puttin into them to then decided how thick and wide...now im with him and go with copper cause alum u cant see the corrosion and copper is better conductor so...end of rant | |
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aphinney
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Location : omaha ne
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| | Subject: Re: buss bars Mon Jan 26, 2009 2:51 pm | |
| oh the forumulas are ampere based if i wasnt clear before... | |
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tigerh4rf
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Number of posts : 411
Registration date : 2007-07-03
| | Subject: Re: buss bars Mon Jan 26, 2009 4:30 pm | |
| thanx for info guys good help | |
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SPL2K
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| | Subject: Re: buss bars Mon Jan 26, 2009 5:36 pm | |
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Gabe Sanchez
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Age : 47
Location : AZ
Registration date : 2007-06-26
| | Subject: Re: buss bars Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:01 pm | |
| technically aluminum is a better conductor, but because it oxidizes so fast it sucks because it looses its' conductivity at the connection points. | |
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bruce-bruce
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| | Subject: Re: buss bars Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:18 pm | |
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S.L.A.B.
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Age : 45
Location : Jennings LA.
Registration date : 2008-07-14
| | Subject: Re: buss bars Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:01 pm | |
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aphinney
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Age : 36
Location : omaha ne
Registration date : 2007-06-23
| | Subject: Re: buss bars Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:29 pm | |
| - Gabe Sanchez wrote:
- technically aluminum is a better conductor, but because it oxidizes so fast it sucks because it looses its' conductivity at the connection points.
agreed..but didnt wanna get into it lol | |
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tigerh4rf
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Number of posts : 411
Registration date : 2007-07-03
| | Subject: Re: buss bars Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:42 am | |
| ever heard of clearcoating the aluminium to prevent oxidiation??? | |
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aphinney
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Number of posts : 1305
Age : 36
Location : omaha ne
Registration date : 2007-06-23
| | Subject: Re: buss bars Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:49 am | |
| yes i have...but what is the point of goin that far IF you are serious bout this?? and make sure u but electrical goop or oxidation prevent between the bolt and buss bar cause there will be a reaction between the two metals...HENCE WHY U DONT WANNA GO WITH ALUMINIUM | |
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tigerh4rf
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Number of posts : 411
Registration date : 2007-07-03
| | Subject: Re: buss bars Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:06 pm | |
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tigerh4rf
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Number of posts : 411
Registration date : 2007-07-03
| | Subject: Re: buss bars Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:08 pm | |
| where can u get oxidation prevent at????? | |
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S.L.A.B.
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Number of posts : 571
Age : 45
Location : Jennings LA.
Registration date : 2008-07-14
| | Subject: Re: buss bars Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:12 pm | |
| They sell it at any auto parts store, Usually a clear greasy substance.
Just ask for electrical grease | |
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