Recommendations for fully copper 6 gauge jumper cables? Or 4 gauge CCA ?

[apollo18]

Hey all, looking for recommendations for a 6 gauge jumper cable set for a good price? I want to preferably find a pure copper one as i believe most come as CCA. I also read a 6 gauge copper would be similar to a 4 gauge CCA? But correct me if i am wrong.

I don’t jump diesels or etc so was thinking 6g copper with a decent length is probably good enough

However i also don’t wanna spend like $50 on a set so I’m not even sure if i can get a 6g copper for a decent price

Also what local stores are good to get a set from?

 

[14.1 Grms]

Your best bet would be to go to a welding supply shop, buy 25' of 6AWG welding cable in red and black, get some good alligator clamps from McMaster, and make your own. Not gonna be cheaper than $50, though, even without a storage bag.

 

[sloinker]

#6 welding cable don't come cheap, it is a relative bargain compared to #4. Make the set at least 10' for utility's sake.

 

[apollo18]

Lowes seems to have these 2 gauge 16 foot for like $28
It def won’t be pure copper but I Dont see why a 2 gauge CCA can’t be at least as good or better then a 6 gauge copper, unless I’m mistaken so plz correct me if I’m wrong

I don’t think there is a better buy then this unless someone else can link

I like the longer length too

https://www.lowes.com/pd/GREATWAY-Jumper-Cable-16-ft-2-Gauge-Standard-Jumper-Cable/1000107263

 

[sloinker]

looks

Lowes seems to have these 2 gauge 16 foot for like $28
It def won’t be pure copper but I Dont see why a 2 gauge CCA can’t be at least as good or better then a 6 gauge copper, unless I’m mistaken so plz correct me if I’m wrong

I don’t think there is a better buy then this unless someone else can link

I like the longer length too

https://www.lowes.com/pd/GREATWAY-Jumper-Cable-16-ft-2-Gauge-Standard-Jumper-Cable/1000107263

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Looks like a deal. I like the rubber jacket on welding cable more than this thermoplastic but how often are you going to use them. 16' seems excessive for most jumps and you will have current drop for this length but #2 wire should compensate for it.

 

[paulo57509]

I recommend these.

Amazon.com

 

[apollo18]

looks

Looks like a deal. I like the rubber jacket on welding cable more than this thermoplastic but how often are you going to use them. 16' seems excessive for most jumps and you will have current drop for this length but #2 wire should compensate for it.

Ty I agree the 2 gauge seems like a good buy with the length

I just want atleast 12 foot just incase I need a jump one day and it’s a wierd position

 

[apollo18]

I went to go check out that cable and seems like a heavy cable. Not sure if it’s actually 2 gauge but it did feel heavy. Probably the Best Buy for the price

 

[Al]

Cables are dinosaur equipment.

 

[JHZR2]

Your best bet would be to go to a welding supply shop, buy 25' of 6AWG welding cable in red and black, get some good alligator clamps from McMaster, and make your own. Not gonna be cheaper than $50, though, even without a storage bag.

Lots of folks sell it on eBay.

 

[JHZR2]

I’m a fan of the Arctic super flex blue from polar wire.

https://store.polarwire.com/content/booster-cable.pdf

I even have a dinky set of 8ga in my hybrid since that doesn’t use the 12v battery to crank the engine.

 

[kschachn]

Cables are dinosaur equipment.

That seems like a highly appropriate design for the OP.

 

[apollo18]

Cables are dinosaur equipment.

Haha thanks this is the GOAT however i like having cables as a sure fire option. Packs have to be charged sadly

 

[camrydriver111]

Thats correct. If you are using pure copper it doesn't have to be as thick.

People like those really thick cables, but in reality you are buying a wire made out of Chinesium.

 

[apollo18]

Thats correct. If you are using pure copper it doesn't have to be as thick.

People like those really thick cables, but in reality you are buying a wire made out of Chinesium.

Yeah fair that lowes one 16 foot for $28 + it’s apparently 2 gauge cca
It’s a beefy cable doesn’t seem like there can be a better buy then that

 

[camrydriver111]

Price-wise copper will be more.

 

[sloinker]

Real, highly flexible, copper welding cable in #2 sizes with a rubber jacket runs about $4 a foot. So just the cable without ends will be a hundred bucks for 12' set. Somehow these less expensive premade jumper cables with #2 conductors are using a cost saving shortcut or two.

 

[apollo18]

Real, highly flexible, copper welding cable in #2 sizes with a rubber jacket runs about $4 a foot. So just the cable without ends will be a hundred bucks for 12' set. Somehow these less expensive premade jumper cables with #2 conductors are using a cost saving shortcut or two.

Yeah make sense i think the main stream ones are all CCA which is probably a fraction of the price compared to copper cables which is why we can find cables for a decent price

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

Haha thanks this is the GOAT however i like having cables as a sure fire option. Packs have to be charged sadly

I have a NOCO GB40. It’s been in my truck for over a year. I’ve jumped 3 cars during that time with it, and the battery is still 75% charged. You can even charge it with regular USB; toss it in the center console and leave it plugged in. It’s way less tedious than cables and works like a dream.

 

[Dave Hess]

I have a NOCO GB40. It’s been in my truck for over a year. I’ve jumped 3 cars during that time with it, and the battery is still 75% charged. You can even charge it with regular USB; toss it in the center console and leave it plugged in. It’s way less tedious than cables and works like a dream.

I got a jump charger in all my cars. I love these boxes.