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  1. 98G

    Starting current peak draw, slave port

    The welding leads used are 15'. Slave cables are typically 12' and 20'. It's a relevant comparison due to the same cable diameter, and the fact that in welding you know exactly what the amperage is. From this we know that 200ish amps doesn't heat 2/0 cable, but slaving a vehicle quickly does...
  2. 98G

    Starting current peak draw, slave port

    I concede you may know something I don't. Here's some relevant experience i have - Welding with 2/0 cable all day at 225 amps and the cables don't get warm. Slaving a 5ton truck using slave cables made from 2/0 cable and they're too hot to touch after just a bit of cranking. Batteries are...
  3. 98G

    Starting current peak draw, slave port

    Consider not just the current when slaving the hmmwv and its relatively modest requirements. Consider also if someone were to slave a bigger vehicle from the hmmwv. 1000amps seems not unrealistic and perhaps not sufficient...
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