All Trade Direct1M Metre Black Battery Starter 16Mm Cable Kit Car Van Truck Marine 110A 110 Amps

Needed both black and red cable to connect up a 1kW 12V DC to 240V AC inverter.This is to carry up to 100A DC, for supply and return to the inverter.To save any confusion, the cross section of the copper conductor is 16 square mm, not 16mm as indicated. The copper core, of many fine strands (each about 0.29mm diameter), is a bit under 5mm diameter and the outer insulation is about 8.5mm diameter.First ordered 2m each of red and black (which came as 2m lengths), but with the small battery used found this caused a bit to much voltage drop, so then ordered a 1m length of each (not yet used), as I may well need the 2m lengths later.At about 800W of output, at 240V AC, (with about 80A DC) this cable got noticeably warm.With the 2m cables I also ordered "10 Copper Tube 16Mm X 8Mm Lug Crimp Terminal Rings" from the same company. Not having a suitable crimping tool I had to solder these on, using a small blow torch. For the second time I have since ordered what I hope will be a suitable crimping tool. The first one was useless for crimping the terminals, for this size of cable, although a very good stripper for smaller cables.Very pleased with the quality of this cable, it is quite flexible and not at all stiff to bend.A higher power 12V inverter would need thicker cables, otherwise 24V, or 48V, batteries and inverter, to keep the DC current to 100A, or less.

Used to put a second battery in the boot while doing a ambulance conversion. Works well, the insulation is thick but easy to bend around corners. Can't beat it for the price.

perfect for application

This was supplied promptly and sensibly packed, 2 meters as a continuous length as wanted. It is a bit misleading to use the word "kit" in the description, as no other items were involved or ordered.

Could have been a bit thicker as far to small

Expensive for what it is .

Good quality cable capable of taking a high current.

just what I wanted and quick too