C. Johnson, JTB Marine Service, 727.323.2500, www.jtbmarine.com
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System Design:  Wiring Considerations
•Direct Current Connections
–Heavier is better
–Use the 3% voltage drop tables
–Use only Tinned Boat Cable
•BC5W2
–Insulation rated for 105°C dry
–Insulation rated for 75° C wet
•UL 1426
•Type 3
00 Type 2 has minimum 127 strands
00 Type 3 has minimum 1323 strands
BC5W2:  5=105C dry; 4=95C dry; 3=85C dry; 2=75C; 1=60C dry……W2=75C wet; W1=60C wet