Two 4 Gauge Cables in One 1/0 Lug?

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Topic: Two 4 Gauge Cables in One 1/0 Lug?

Posted By: aaron0731
Subject: Two 4 Gauge Cables in One 1/0 Lug?
Date Posted: July 18, 2018 at 9:55 PM

Can I safely terminate two #4s in 1/0 lug?

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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: July 19, 2018 at 9:09 AM

For Ground or power? Either way yes, but if it is for power you can fuse no larger than 150 amps. 4 ga wire is rated at 150 amps. So if 1 of the wires gets pinched and there is a larger than 150 amp fuse, there could be problems.

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