2000 Watt Invertor Issues, Need Help
My 2000 watt Prosine invertor works fine on small loads like TV, computer, etc, but when I fire up my LG 1000 watt micro wave/convection oven the invertor kicks off after 8 seconds, my batteries are n...
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JesLookin wrote:OP, you are getting good suggestions and not listening.
4 gauge is smaller than 1 gauge
4/0 is much bigger than 1/0
Look at your input voltage. If you can't or won't do that then there's no reason for any of us to continue here. You can't just say what "seems" like the correct size because you have no real idea. This isn't a starter and doesn't act like one.
I suggest you find out what the REAL size of that cable is, how LONG it is, and go reference the manufacturers manual for recommended cable and max length for each size, you might be in for a shock. That microwave is going to draw between 150 -180 amps out of the batteries. That's a HUGE draw, and I wouldn't go less than 4/0. IMO you're a little short on batteries too, but those are two different problems.
