[RE-wrenches] Battery cable rating

[Christopher Freitas]

The Cobra X-FLEX is described as being acid resistant on their website -
see the section included below:  


Specifications


This product was designed to meet or exceed all test requirements called
for by the Underwriters Laboratories and the National Electric Code, and
is recommended for use in accordance with UL and CSA for internal wiring
of uninterruptible power supply equipment, UL standard 1778. Also
suitable for use in transformers, switchboard panels, controls,
electronic circuits and meters. It can be used as battery cable, battery
charger cable, motor lead, and power hookup cable. 


Insulation


This product offers a unique flame retardant polyvinyl chloride compound
(VW-1), and is moisture, abrasion, acid, diesel fuel and oil resistant.
It is extremely flexible and easy to work with. 

From: http://www.cobrawire.com/x-flex/x-flex.php
<http://www.cobrawire.com/x-flex/x-flex.php>   

 

There are other manufacturers of similar cable as well... 

 

Christopher

 

 

Christopher Freitas

Director of Research and Development 

OutBack Power Systems, Inc.

cfreitas at outbackpower.com <mailto:cfreitas at outbackpower.com> 

Tel 360 435 6030

Cell 360 202 4239

19009 62nd Ave NE 

Arlington WA 98223 USA

www.outbackpower.com <http://www.outbackpower.com/> 


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