New batteries I have some questions?
I plan to change out the house batteries in my 05 Expedition. The current batteries were boiled dry prior to my owning it. I want to put on all new cables and a Flow-Rite watering system in. The c...
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Gundog wrote:The size of the cable depends on the highest current draw and the distance. What does your inverter manufacturer recommend ? (2/0 sound like over kill.)
I have the tools and skills to build the cables but I am not sure what size cable they use I am guessing it looks like 2/0 welding cable.
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I am also thinking of putting in a separate charging system on the batteries when it is stored. I leave the MH plugged in my inverter charger has a button that turns off charging to the battery bank. My thought is to turn off the charging through the inverter and using a better battery charger that will not over charge the unit.
How will the auxiliary charger be connected and how much current will it send to your battery bank ?
It sounds like you will have at least 2 or 3 connections for +12V (inverter/charge, DC distribution panel, auxiliary charger). I might be better to install a shield positive bus through a 100A fuse to the positive terminal on the battery. Also a good place to installed a Master Cut Off Switch.
