Kingsley Hurst wrote:
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> Richard Holder wrote:
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>> I rather expect it to improve the stability of my engine instruments
>> when this earth is properly installed ! 12 or 14 amps through 22AWG
>> will have heated it up a LOT ! And increased its resistance (I think)
>
> Richard,
>
> Please let us know if the heavier earth wire does in fact improve the
> stability of your engine instruments. It is from things like this that
> we learn. I suspect this might be a good example of a ground loop
> situation but with my limited knowledge ......
Folks, we don't use #22 wire to carry up to 20 A; it will get hot to the
point of insulation failure. But nor can there be any ground loop if
no device's ground wire is connected at the regulator. Nor does the gauge
of the wire have any appreciable effect on RFI or EFI issues.
Regards,
Fred F.
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