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I'm at the point in my project where I'll need to start doing some high voltage re-wiring. I'm handy with crimpers and soldering irons, and I've worked with thick wiring for high-power 12V audio, but these orange high voltage wires are new to me...
My understanding is that high voltage wiring has different insulation (possibly surrounded by ground?). It's hard to find information, as "high voltage" usually means 1kW and above, whereas I'm working with a maximum of 400V in a Nissan Leaf pack.
- Can I use standard marine or auto wiring for 400V without degrading performance or increasing danger?
- Is there anything special about crimping or soldering HV wire I should know about?
- If I do need to buy wire and tools for this purpose, what's the good stuff? I usually buy marine-grade wire from Waytek for my stereos and what not.
- When is it okay not to wear my 1000V rubber gloves when working with these batteries? Though I've melted a wrench across a 12V battery, most issues there are avoided by disconnecting the ground and not touching any power terminals.
My understanding is that high voltage wiring has different insulation (possibly surrounded by ground?). It's hard to find information, as "high voltage" usually means 1kW and above, whereas I'm working with a maximum of 400V in a Nissan Leaf pack.
- Can I use standard marine or auto wiring for 400V without degrading performance or increasing danger?
- Is there anything special about crimping or soldering HV wire I should know about?
- If I do need to buy wire and tools for this purpose, what's the good stuff? I usually buy marine-grade wire from Waytek for my stereos and what not.
- When is it okay not to wear my 1000V rubber gloves when working with these batteries? Though I've melted a wrench across a 12V battery, most issues there are avoided by disconnecting the ground and not touching any power terminals.