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How Thick Should Car Battery Jumper Cables Be?

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BethanyFitz

07/29/25 11:31am

Typically, 2.0*2.5 pure copper national standard wires are used, and 16 square millimeter copper wires are also acceptable. The starting current is very large, with normal working currents reaching several tens of amperes. The method for connecting vehicle jumper cables is as follows: 1. The primary task is to ensure that the auxiliary battery is 12V and that the negative terminal is already grounded. Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories to prevent electrical accidents. 2. Follow the sequence shown in the diagram below to properly connect the jumper cables. Be careful not to reverse the positive and negative terminals of the cables, as sparks may occur when connected incorrectly. Also, ensure the cables are tightly wrapped around both battery terminals (for full contact) to prevent sparking during the jump-start process. 3. Start the engine of the car with the auxiliary battery and run it at medium speed. Then, start the engine of the car with the depleted battery.

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