xantrex freedom 458 inverter problems
Has anyone had the problem of the hot wire coming into the inverter getting hot and melting the wire nut connecting it to the inverter? I've had this happen twice and when it does of course you lose a...
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1. The Wire Nut is not the correct gauge for the amp connection
2. The 2 wires are NOT tight in the wire nut and are slightly loose and that cause minor arcing and heat build up on high amp current draws. Which gets worse as the wires get hot and more loose until it melts the wire nut. Make sure you strip back the burnt wires until you get good clean shiny copper. Doug
2. The 2 wires are NOT tight in the wire nut and are slightly loose and that cause minor arcing and heat build up on high amp current draws. Which gets worse as the wires get hot and more loose until it melts the wire nut. Make sure you strip back the burnt wires until you get good clean shiny copper. Doug
