KEY 2 B&S (32mm2) Red Battery Cable - 173A - Sold per 50cm

Name: KEY 2 B&S (32mm2) Red Battery Cable - 173A - Sold per 50cm
Brand: KEY
SKU: shopify_AU_7648502153388_42628261478572
Price: 12.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

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Rated to 173A

Heavy gauge 2 B&S wire

High quality oxygen free copper

KEY 2 B&S (32mm2) Red Battery Cable - 173A - Sold per 50cm

Overview

Product Information

Product Description

When your 12V system needs a solid power feed, KEY 2 gauge positive wire is up to the task. Made by the trusted Australian manufacturer, this heavy gauge cable uses high quality, oxygen free copper for excellent conductivity.

Its tough, high temperature insulation stands up to engine bay heat, making it a great choice for linking dual battery systems or running mid size inverters.

Important Ordering Information

Wire is sold in 50cm (500mm) lengths
For 1 metre of cable, please order the quantity of 2 units and it will be one complete length

Disclaimers

All product information and images are sourced from manufacturer descriptions and may be updated by the manufacturer without notice to us.

Key Features

Rated to 173A
Heavy gauge 2 B&S wire
High quality oxygen free copper
Excellent current conductivity
High temperature insulation
Trusted Australian manufacturer

Pack Contents

1 x 50cm (500mm) Length of 2 gauge positive wire (Priced Per 50cm)

Product Weight & Dimensions

0.4kg

500mm (L) x 12mm (W) x 12mm (H)

Specifications

KEY 2 B&S (32mm2) Red Battery Cable - 173A - Sold per 50cm
Vendor	KEY

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I wire two 12V batteries in parallel using battery cables?

Parallel wiring involves connecting the positive terminal of the first battery to the positive terminal of the second, and doing the same for the negative terminals. This configuration keeps the system voltage at 12 volts while doubling your total storage capacity in amp hours.

Using batteries of the same age, brand, and chemistry is a smart move to prevent the newer battery from discharging into the older one. Thicker cabling is preferred for these links to handle the increased current flow that a larger bank produces. This setup is a practical way to extend your off grid stay without changing your 12V appliances.

Explore our AGM Deep Cycle Batteries to find matching units, or see our Battery Cable for heavy gauge wiring options.

Do parallel battery cables need to be the exact same length?

Yes, the cables linking your batteries must be the exact same length and gauge. Because electrical resistance increases with cable length, even a small difference can cause the batteries to charge and discharge at different rates.

If one path is shorter, the battery connected to it will work harder and fail sooner than the others in the bank. Keeping your links identical helps balance the load across every cell, which preserves the service life of your entire power system. This simple step is a vital part of building a professional and balanced 12V setup.

Browse our Battery Cable to find the right gauge for your parallel links.

How do I connect a load to batteries wired in parallel?

You should connect your main positive lead to the first battery in the bank and your main negative lead to the last battery. This diagonal connection method forces the current to travel through every battery in the parallel group equally.

Connecting both leads to a single battery in the bank often leads to that specific battery doing most of the work while the others sit idle. A balanced draw helps maintain battery health and capacity, especially when you are running high load appliances. This approach allows your entire bank to act as one single, powerful unit.

Check out our Battery Monitors & Shunts to track this balance, or see our 12V Pure Sinewave Inverters for high draw connections.