2kw Inverter + 4 GC2 6v batteries = wiring???
I now have 4- 6volt GC2 215 batteries, PD9270 converter charger, and and a ProSine 1800 watt inverter (2800 watt surge) and want to start wiring. I have a quantity of 2 AWG wire on a spool, a suppl...
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Some pics along the way....
Closeup of the proposed connections
I don't have the 4/0 leads from the bank yet, but should be picking up the cable in the am.
The lugs I used are actually 4/0 tinned copper lugs with purple labeling and UL stamps. We used a hammer down lug smasher-cruncher thingy (sorry for the technical jargon, LOL) to make good solid connections.
I tugged and twisted each of the connections. I cleaned with a terminal cleaner the inside of each. I'll wire brush each of the contact parts before final installation.
I ohm'd the first one and it's 0.00 @2k, with a nice spread of conductors around the inside of the lug.
The cables will get zip tied to the carrying handle brackets of the batteries to keep them away from edges, other terminals, top lid areas, etc.
We also had to put about a 30 degree downward bend about 6 inches from each end of the small connecting rod between the latches to clear the tops of the batteries.
The rod would float on top, but might get stiff or jammed, batteries might shift, etc. This way it won't happen. Better safe than sorry ;)
Please double check the wiring, it should match my first diagram, except for the long leads, which will be 4/0 tomorrow.
Enjoy the pics!
Closeup of the proposed connections
I don't have the 4/0 leads from the bank yet, but should be picking up the cable in the am.
The lugs I used are actually 4/0 tinned copper lugs with purple labeling and UL stamps. We used a hammer down lug smasher-cruncher thingy (sorry for the technical jargon, LOL) to make good solid connections.
I tugged and twisted each of the connections. I cleaned with a terminal cleaner the inside of each. I'll wire brush each of the contact parts before final installation.
I ohm'd the first one and it's 0.00 @2k, with a nice spread of conductors around the inside of the lug.
The cables will get zip tied to the carrying handle brackets of the batteries to keep them away from edges, other terminals, top lid areas, etc.
We also had to put about a 30 degree downward bend about 6 inches from each end of the small connecting rod between the latches to clear the tops of the batteries.
The rod would float on top, but might get stiff or jammed, batteries might shift, etc. This way it won't happen. Better safe than sorry ;)
Please double check the wiring, it should match my first diagram, except for the long leads, which will be 4/0 tomorrow.
Enjoy the pics!
