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AWG to Common UK Wire Size (mm²) Conversion Table
This table rounds the mm² values to commonly available wire sizes in the UK, making it more relevant for selecting wires based on available standards in the UK market. AWG Cross-Sectional Area (mm²) Common UK Wire Size (mm²) 0000 (4/0) 107.2 120 mm² 000 (3/0) 85 95 mm² 00 (2/0) 67.4 70 mm² 0 (1/0) 53.5 50 mm² 1 42.4 50 mm² 2 33.6 35 mm² 3 26.7 25 mm² 4 21.2 25 mm² 5 16.8 16 mm² 6 13.3 16 mm² 7 10.5 10 mm² 8 8.37 10 mm² 9 6.63 6 mm² 10 5.26 6 mm² 11 4.17 4 mm²...
Solving a Key Technical Challenge: How to Charge Both Batteries in Your Campervan from Solar.
One of the most common challenges faced by campervan, RV, and motorhome owners is keeping both their leisure battery and starter battery charged, especially when relying on solar power. While Victron Energy produces some of the most efficient MPPT solar charge controllers on the market, they do not manufacture a dual output MPPT controller—meaning you can’t charge both the leisure battery and the starter battery directly from a single device. Fortunately, there’s a solution to this technical gap. By combining a Victron MPPT Solar Charger with a Sterling BM12123 Battery Maintainer, you can effectively keep your leisure battery fully charged...
Victron Multiplus Recommended DC Battery Cable Size in mm2
Caravan, Motorhome & Campervan Solar Panels
Need help or advise with Solar Panels for your Caravan? Check out the options below: Caravan Solar Panels. Flexible Solar Panels Flexible panels - Thin, flexible panels are robust, light and low-profile, and can easily be bonded to the roof of a caravan. They’re 100% waterproof and some have a ‘self-healing’ top layer, where scratches and abrasions are filled in. View all Flexible Panels Portable / Folding Solar Panels Portable panels - Freestanding panels can be moved and used for different applications. They often comprise two panels, hinged in the middle, which fold up into a briefcase-style portable unit. They...
Custom Vehicle and Van Conversion Specialists
Van Junkies are pleased to recommend and supply equipment to Vans 2 Homes. Matt Thompson and the team offer bespoke conversions for a range of vehicles including campervans, Food trucks, horse boxes and catering trailers. They also enjoy restoring classic domestic and imported vehicles. With a full mechanics workshop on site they are able to fix all mechanical issues as well as carry out the conversion. Highly knowledgeable staff are able to transform any vehicle into something magnificent and are always on hand to offer advice. Diesel Heater Supply & Fit Campervan MOT's Habitation Safety Checks Carpet Lining Solar Installations Check...