I've got a project where I want to relocate my battery to the rear of the car. I've done it before, and know you can't skimp on cable. I was once told that heavy stereo cables are expensive because of the "shielding", which I think means it won't cause alternator noise to show up in the signal. I then noticed I can get welding cables the size of my thumb for 65 bucks per 25 foot length versus 8 bucks a foot for comparable stereo cable. A wise man once told me welding cable was just for welding. Since this guy ran an Unlimited Class 200 mph Mustang in the Silverstate Challenge, I was inclined to believe him. But I just don't see it. Can somebody drop a knowledge bomb on me? Thanks

 

I bought some 0/1 gauge monster cable to relocate my battery to the bed. I bought 25 feet for $56 shipped.

 

go to a stereo shop and buy it by the foot.

 

That's where it costs 8 bucks a foot. I'm seeing if anyone knows why it's a bad idea to use welding cable.

 

advance auto has 2ga for 1 or 2 dollars a foot.

 

Electricity flows on the surface of the wire, not through the core, which is why most cables are stranded. Stranded wires have more surface area compared to a solid wire of the same gauge, therefore has more current handling capabilities. Stranded wire is also a lot more flexible and easier to run in a vehicle application where the cable has to contour or flex a lot.

 

yes the strand counts are different but not much the biggest problem is that welding cable isnt tinned or 99percent oxygen free
the welding cable will corrode ive seen many people use it and it always corrodes and causes problems

 

quit being cheap and get the good stuff lol.

 

good strand count, and flexability is most key.

 

we used welding cable to relocate my battery...works great