Can I run an electrical line against the hydrolic lines?

hockeystewey · Mar 20, 2019

Hi, I am adding a secondary fuse panel to my bx1880 having a tough time finding a good spot underneath to run the wires. easiest choice is to follow my metal hydro lines, but I don't know if they get too warm or not?

Anyone have any advise??

Thanks

Ping · Mar 20, 2019

Can you??
Shoot, you can do anything at least once!
First, I'd be finding out what temp your hyd lines are running. And, verify the insulation on the wire is rated at least that high. And, it were me, I'd be running your wiring in some form of wire loom and not tie the wire directly to your steel hydraulic lines without additional protection.
Not automotive applications but, I've seen where 120V wires have managed to eat their way thru copper lines on more than one occasion. Wire insulation was compromised and the hot wire arced across to the copper and created a hole.
Hope this helps and Good Luck.
Regards,

North Idaho Wolfman · Mar 20, 2019

hockeystewey said:
Hi, I am adding a secondary fuse panel to my bx1880 having a tough time finding a good spot underneath to run the wires. easiest choice is to follow my metal hydro lines, but I don't know if they get too warm or not?

Anyone have any advise??

Thanks

If you use high temp insulation wiring then you'll be fine.

hockeystewey · Mar 20, 2019

Ok, so maybe that should say....should i run my elec next to my hydro..lol

The wire is rated to 90°C..however the wirecwrap not so much...hmmmm

atitus · Mar 20, 2019

I have not noticed any significant temperature in the metal pressure lines. I put lights on my rops, and I have the wires zip tied to the hydro lines all the way down one side under the fender up near the loader quick attach and then into the battery compartment. I have the wires covered in that black plastic split-wrap wire covering, which I suspect is a lot less heat tolerant than the PVC on the wires themselves and so far no issues. Length of time is approx 8 mos with about 3 of them being in the summer when it was pretty hot and I was out in the sun for hours with it.

North Idaho Wolfman · Mar 20, 2019

atitus said:
I have not noticed any significant temperature in the metal pressure lines. I put lights on my rops, and I have the wires zip tied to the hydro lines all the way down one side under the fender up near the loader quick attach and then into the battery compartment. I have the wires covered in that black plastic split-wrap wire covering, which I suspect is a lot less heat tolerant than the PVC on the wires themselves and so far no issues. Length of time is approx 8 mos with about 3 of them being in the summer when it was pretty hot and I was out in the sun for hours with it.

Some hydraulic line will get hot where some won't, it has to do with flow and pressure, not abinent or sun heat.

seanbarr · Mar 21, 2019

There are split looms with gray markings which denotes capacity to withstand higher temps for areas near engines. Combined with gxl wiring, it can be routed most anywhere.

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