{"product_id":"2-0-awg-battery-cable-70mm2","title":"2\/0 AWG Battery Cables (70mm²)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2\/0 AWG Battery Cable with Ring Terminals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"sapphire-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild clean, dependable high-current connections with a ready-to-install \u003cstrong\u003e2\/0 AWG battery cable\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each cable uses a heavy-duty \u003cstrong\u003e70 mm² ultra-fine-strand oxygen-free copper (OFC) conductor\u003c\/strong\u003e with a durable PVC jacket and tinned copper ring terminals installed on each end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the colour, cable length and lug size required for your installation. These cables are well suited to batteries, inverters, busbars, disconnect switches, fuse holders and other high-current DC equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout sapphire-callout-yellow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout-title\"\u003eSold Individually\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"callout-p\"\u003eEach quantity includes \u003cstrong\u003eone cable\u003c\/strong\u003e in the selected colour, length and lug size. Order one red and one black cable if you need a conventional positive-and-negative cable pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sapphire-section-title\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"sapphire-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sapphire-checklist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to install\u003c\/strong\u003e — ring terminals are already fitted to both ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty 70 mm² OFC conductor\u003c\/strong\u003e — slightly more copper than 2\/0 AWG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-fine-strand construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — flexible and easier to route through tight installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your length\u003c\/strong\u003e — get precisely what you want\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM8 or M10 lug options\u003c\/strong\u003e — match common battery, inverter, fuse holder and busbar studs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed or black jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e — clearly identify positive and negative wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual cable ordering\u003c\/strong\u003e — purchase only the \u003cstrong\u003eexact\u003c\/strong\u003e cables you need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout sapphire-callout-blue\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout-title\"\u003eCheck Both Connection Points\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"callout-p\"\u003eThe cables in this listing have the \u003cstrong\u003esame lug size on both ends\u003c\/strong\u003e. Select M8 when both connection points use M8 studs, or M10 when both use M10 studs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"callout-p\"\u003eNeed different lug sizes at each end? Contact us about an M8-to-M10 cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-cta-group\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"sapphire-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/sapphirebattery.ca\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRequest a Different Configuration\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sapphire-section-title\"\u003eSuggested Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"sapphire-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sapphire-checklist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery-to-inverter connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery-to-busbar connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery disconnect switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass T, ANL and MEGA fuse holders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort high-current equipment jumpers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery-bank series or parallel interconnections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRV, van, marine and off-grid electrical systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackup power and mobile equipment installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sapphire-section-title\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"sapphire-hr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"sapphire-spec-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNominal Cable Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApproximate AWG Equivalent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\/0 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConductor Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOxygen-free copper (OFC \/ pure copper)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStranding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltra-fine strand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInsulation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePVC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLug Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTinned copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLug Options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM8 (5\/16″)\u003cbr\u003eM10 (3\/8″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout sapphire-callout-yellow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout-title\"\u003eProtect the Cable with a Fuse\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"callout-p\"\u003eA positive cable connected to a battery should normally be protected by an appropriately rated DC fuse installed as close to the battery as practical. The correct fuse type and rating depend on the cable application, connected equipment and available battery fault current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-cta-group\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"sapphire-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/sapphirebattery.ca\/collections\/fuses-circuit-protection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShop Fuses \u0026amp; Circuit Protection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sapphire-section-title\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"sapphire-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sapphire-checklist\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × 2\/0 AWG \/ 70 mm² battery cable at your selected length and colour\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sapphire-section-title\"\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"sapphire-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this listing for one cable or a red-and-black pair?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"sapphire-faq-p\"\u003eThis listing is for \u003cstrong\u003eone individual cable\u003c\/strong\u003e. Select red or black when ordering. Add one of each colour to your cart if you need a conventional positive-and-negative pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs 70 mm² exactly the same as 2\/0 AWG?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"sapphire-faq-p\"\u003eNot exactly—and in this case, that works in your favour. Standard 2\/0 AWG cable has a conductor area of approximately 67.4 mm², while this cable uses a full 70 mm² OFC conductor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sapphire-faq-p\"\u003eThat means you receive slightly more copper than standard 2\/0 AWG, providing a modest additional ampacity and voltage-drop buffer while delivering better overall value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is OFC cable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"sapphire-faq-p\"\u003eOFC stands for oxygen-free copper. It is pure copper cable rather than copper-clad aluminum, providing excellent conductivity for high-current battery and inverter connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does ultra-fine strand mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"sapphire-faq-p\"\u003eInstead of using a small number of thick copper strands, the conductor is made from many very fine strands. This makes the cable more flexible and easier to route around batteries, inverters, fuse holders and other equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I choose the lug size?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"sapphire-faq-p\"\u003eCheck the stud diameter on both pieces of equipment being connected. Choose M8 when both connection points use M8 studs, or M10 when both use M10 studs. M8 is approximately 5\/16″, while M10 is approximately 3\/8″.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo both ends have the same lug size?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"sapphire-faq-p\"\u003eYes. The standard cables in this listing use the selected lug size on both ends. If you require M8 on one end and M10 on the other, please contact us for a different configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre all lengths available with M8 and M10 lugs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"sapphire-faq-p\"\u003eYes. The stocked 2\/0 AWG \/ 70 mm² assortment includes M8 and M10 options in 15, 30, 60 and 90 cm lengths, subject to current inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre red and black cables electrically different?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"sapphire-faq-p\"\u003eNo. Cables with the same conductor size, length and lug configuration are electrically equivalent. The jacket colour is used to identify polarity and make the installation easier to inspect and service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use this cable with a lithium battery?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"sapphire-faq-p\"\u003eYes, provided 2\/0 AWG \/ 70 mm² cable is appropriately sized for the system current, circuit length and installation conditions. These cables can also be used with other battery chemistries when properly selected and protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat size inverter can I connect with 2\/0 AWG cable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"sapphire-faq-p\"\u003eCable suitability cannot be determined from inverter wattage alone. Battery voltage, maximum DC current, total positive-and-negative circuit length, ambient temperature and installation method must all be considered. Follow the inverter manufacturer’s cable and fuse requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a fuse?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"sapphire-faq-p\"\u003eUsually yes. Positive battery wiring should normally be protected by a properly selected DC fuse located close to the battery. The fuse is intended to protect the cable if a short circuit occurs. Always verify the required fuse type and rating for your equipment and battery system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-cta-group\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"sapphire-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/sapphirebattery.ca\/collections\/fuses-circuit-protection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrowse Circuit Protection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"sapphire-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan you supply a custom length or mixed lug configuration?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"sapphire-faq-p\"\u003eYes. Sapphire Energy can build other cable lengths and lug combinations. Include the required cable size, finished length, colour and lug size for each end when contacting us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-cta-group\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"sapphire-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/sapphirebattery.ca\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout sapphire-callout-blue\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-callout-title\"\u003eNeed Help Choosing Your Battery Cables?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"callout-p\"\u003eTell us your battery voltage, equipment model, maximum current, required cable length and connection stud sizes. We can help you select suitable cable and fuse protection for the installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sapphire-cta-group\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"sapphire-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/sapphirebattery.ca\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact Sapphire Energy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sapphire Energy","offers":[{"title":"Red \/ 6\" (15cm) \/ M8 (5\/16\")","offer_id":55269261541695,"sku":"CBL-70-M8-015RD","price":15.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 12\" (30cm) \/ M8 (5\/16\")","offer_id":55269261574463,"sku":"CBL-70-M8-030RD","price":21.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 24\" (60cm) \/ M8 (5\/16\")","offer_id":55269261607231,"sku":"CBL-70-M8-060RD","price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 36\" (90cm) \/ M8 (5\/16\")","offer_id":55269261639999,"sku":"CBL-70-M8-090RD","price":47.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 6\" (15cm) \/ M10 (3\/8\")","offer_id":55269261672767,"sku":"CBL-70-M10-015RD","price":15.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 12\" (30cm) \/ M10 (3\/8\")","offer_id":55269261705535,"sku":"CBL-70-M10-030RD","price":21.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 24\" (60cm) \/ M10 (3\/8\")","offer_id":55269261738303,"sku":"CBL-70-M10-060RD","price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 36\" (90cm) \/ M10 (3\/8\")","offer_id":55269261771071,"sku":"CBL-70-M10-090RD","price":47.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 6\" (15cm) \/ M8 (5\/16\")","offer_id":55269261803839,"sku":"CBL-70-M8-015BK","price":15.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 12\" (30cm) \/ M8 (5\/16\")","offer_id":55269261836607,"sku":"CBL-70-M8-030BK","price":21.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 24\" (60cm) \/ M8 (5\/16\")","offer_id":55269261869375,"sku":"CBL-70-M8-060BK","price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 36\" (90cm) \/ M8 (5\/16\")","offer_id":55269261902143,"sku":"CBL-70-M8-090BK","price":47.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 6\" (15cm) \/ M10 (3\/8\")","offer_id":55269261934911,"sku":"CBL-70-M10-015BK","price":15.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 12\" (30cm) \/ M10 (3\/8\")","offer_id":55269261967679,"sku":"CBL-70-M10-030BK","price":21.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 24\" (60cm) \/ M10 (3\/8\")","offer_id":55269262000447,"sku":"CBL-70-M10-060BK","price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 36\" (90cm) \/ M10 (3\/8\")","offer_id":55269262033215,"sku":"CBL-70-M10-090BK","price":47.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/6803\/8463\/files\/Dual_Battery_cable_red_black_lugs_1254px.webp?v=1788376434","url":"https:\/\/sapphirebattery.ca\/products\/2-0-awg-battery-cable-70mm2","provider":"Sapphire Energy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}