Fuse size pre-inverter
I've looked around and I've deduced that a slower-blow fuse, a Type T, is recommended between the battery bank and the inverter. I have two, group 27 batteries and I'm aimin' to install a 1000 watt in...
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Thanks for the links. I do plan to use #2AWG cable. Is it a bad idea to have different lengths for the negitive and positive cables? I was considering 3' of #2AWG for ground and 3' plus three 6 inch pigtails connected between the fuse, disconnect switch then inverter lugs (total of 4.5'). Also, the manual says to ground the chassis with same size cable (#2) using a short cable.
I looked around at the tables and played with the voltage drop calculator, but it's a little Greek to me. If I know what needs to be installed, I'm confident I can handle it. I don't know all the theory behind it, but I can hook it up. I am learning, though. I certainly don't want anything to catch fire. I'd rather learn the easy way.
Thanks for your input.
EDIT: The BlueSea Resources link does a great job explaining wire gauge and fuse selection.
I looked around at the tables and played with the voltage drop calculator, but it's a little Greek to me. If I know what needs to be installed, I'm confident I can handle it. I don't know all the theory behind it, but I can hook it up. I am learning, though. I certainly don't want anything to catch fire. I'd rather learn the easy way.
Thanks for your input.
EDIT: The BlueSea Resources link does a great job explaining wire gauge and fuse selection.
