In this video, we discuss how to calculate cable and fuse size, and why it is important.

We also chat about Watts Law and how we can use it to work out our system electrical loads.

If you have any questions or suggestions for future videos please leave them in the comments sections below and I'll do my best to get back to you as soon as I can.

Other Episodes of the Van Conversion (electrics)
Ep1. Electric (shore) 240-volt hook-up using the Tow Bar (No Holes) Campervan electrics.
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Ep 2. Wiring a 12-volt van/boat switch panel and isolation switch
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Ep3. How to Wire 12V Dimmer Switches | Interior Van Lighting Made Easy!
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Ep4 How to 12V 2-Way (3-Way) Switches (to Control Camper Van Lights from two locations)
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Ep 5 Electric Cable & Fuse Sizing - Camper Van Conversion
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Ep. 6. How To Install Puck (LED) Lights | Interior Van Lighting Made Easy! Campervan Electrics
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Tools I used in my videos and recommend
Signstek HSC8 6-6 Self-Adjustable Wire Crimper Plier Crimping Tool £13.99) [ Ссылка ]
Extra Male Female Spade Crimp Connectors + Ratchet Crimping Plier Fit for AWG22-16/0.5-1.5mm² (Gold 480pcs + Crimping Tool) (£18.99) [ Ссылка ]

PARTS / MATERIALS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO (Amazon Affiliate Links)

Control Panel £24.99 [ Ссылка ]
Dimmer Switch (£21.90) I used [ Ссылка ]
Handy Watt volts and Amp Meter (UK) £14.78 [ Ссылка ]
Pack of 6 Black LED Puck Lights (£36.90) [ Ссылка ]
150A Common Busbar (£12.99) [ Ссылка ]
RED WOLF Car Circuit Breaker 50 Amp 12V 48V DC Waterproof (£14.99) [ Ссылка ]
WAGO electrical connectors [ Ссылка ]

Fittings used and recommended

Wirefy 180 PCS Heat Shrink Butt Connectors Kit - Marine Grade (£27.99) [ Ссылка ]
750 Pcs Wire Ferrules Kit (£5.49) [ Ссылка ]
JOREST 100 Pcs Car Fuse Assorted Kit (£5.99) [ Ссылка ]
Battery Isolator Switch,12V-48V (£10.89) [ Ссылка ]
Wago Cable Connectors [ Ссылка ]

Wire & Heat Shrink

16.5 AMP Rated (50M RED) Thin Wall Wire (£16.95) [ Ссылка ]
30 amp rated Red 2.5mm² cable 5 Metres (£6.99) [ Ссылка ]
Heat Shrink, Wirefy 200 PCS Heat Shrink Tubing Kit (£13.99) [ Ссылка ]

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