Battery bank and inverter sizing
Hi all, I recently installed a new solar panel on my camper that is capable of 9.8amps at full sunlight. The controller is a MPPT type that seems to work well and keep my batteries charged up. I ha...
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X2, still not enough. #6 is only good for 102 amps. You need 2/0 minimum to be safe. 2/0 is good for 280 amps which will cover the surge for your high draw appliance. If you do not wish to change your wiring, do not run any appliances that see more than your wires rating. Seriously, you can melt your wiring this way. BTW, I touched on insulation ratings. My numbers are based on 105C insulation. This number is on your wiring. Lower numbers have less amp capacity.
