cable size

[kieronriley]

what size cable should i use to wire a 25 foot yacht ,lights sounder gps etc no pumps or heaters,iwas gooing to use 30 amp from batt switch to switch panel and then5 amp to all other or should i go bigger ,and what size in mm. is five amp

 

[James_Hortop]

You need to ensure each cable is sized correctly. The link below is to my own company's cable info. If you click on downloads you there are cable charts and cable sizing software you can install:

http://www.power-store.com/view-item.asp?itemid=268&id=63&

Cheers - james