Forgive basic questions but this is my first "Have a go " project!
I have 10 strips of LED lights (12V with total pull of 9A).
I have made a simple "busbar" by splaying high count 12AWG copper speaker wire, on the panel, and then connecting each of the LED strip to the two busbars (Positive to one side, negative to the other busbar).
I want to attach the copper splayed wire / "busbar" to the panel (currently just stapled), with either adhesive tape or perhaps glue. I then want to insulate the busbar, either by covering each busbar with insulating tape or perhaps creating a raised perspex cover.
My question: How do I calculate the potential heat in the busbar to make sure that either sticking it and/or covering it does not introduce any risks.
I have 10 strips of LED lights (12V with total pull of 9A).
I have made a simple "busbar" by splaying high count 12AWG copper speaker wire, on the panel, and then connecting each of the LED strip to the two busbars (Positive to one side, negative to the other busbar).
I want to attach the copper splayed wire / "busbar" to the panel (currently just stapled), with either adhesive tape or perhaps glue. I then want to insulate the busbar, either by covering each busbar with insulating tape or perhaps creating a raised perspex cover.
My question: How do I calculate the potential heat in the busbar to make sure that either sticking it and/or covering it does not introduce any risks.