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Ground Plate current capabilities

Thread starter prax
Start date Jun 17, 2006

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Jun 17, 2006

prax

Aerospace

Hi,

I am installing a 300 amp starter generator. The negative lead will be connected to a ground tab that is attached to the main structure. Can anyone provide the formula for determining the thickness and size of the ground tab based on certain metal types?

Thanks

Jim