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judelaurenzo25g
Explorer
Jan 09, 2018

1000w inverter install

Hi All,

After doing some research online and here on the forum. I'm going to be attempting to install a 500-1000w inverter to watch TV when dry camping.

I will be installing it within 2-3 feet of the battery compartment. I was planning on using 1/0 Gauge cable with 180 Amp ANL Fuse.

My questions are:
Is the 1/0 gauge the correct wire size?
Should I use 180amp fuse or circuit breaker? Is the 180amp to much?
Do I need to add any other safety measure between the inverter and battery?

I'm open to any suggestions regarding, inverter, wire, fuse or breaker size. I just want my family to be safe. Let me know if I overlooked anything.

Thanks,
JL

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  • Chuck_thehammer's avatar
    Chuck_thehammer
    Explorer
    Jan 09, 2018
    do the math... not 500 to 1000

    I have a 400 watt Harbor freight inverter ... for 32 inch Samsung TV flat screen,, Directv satellite receiver box with recorder... 2 laptops... 1 smart phone, 1 flip phone, 1 8 inch tablet for internet and such..

    and I am not using 250 watts. but I never charge or use them all at the same time.

    I have it mounted next to the power panel... where the main wires from battery enter the fuse box... and wire it there using the supplied wires with inverter... then 120 volt cable to TV/satellite, then another one for electronics.

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