Longest interconnect battery cables?
What is the longest interconnect battery cables I could use between two 6v batteries wired in series? I have a prowler travel trailer and in front there is a large cover over the propane tanks, on eit...
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Hi Jonny,
#4 will be fine. The solar doesn't add to the load that the interconnect cable has to carry. In fact, it does the exact opposite.
If there are plans for an inverter--make sure to increase the size of the interconnect cable to handle the addition amperage. For example, a 300 watt inverter will add about 30 amps to the total load. A larger inverter which does 2500 watts will add about 250 amps to the total load.
#4 will be fine. The solar doesn't add to the load that the interconnect cable has to carry. In fact, it does the exact opposite.
If there are plans for an inverter--make sure to increase the size of the interconnect cable to handle the addition amperage. For example, a 300 watt inverter will add about 30 amps to the total load. A larger inverter which does 2500 watts will add about 250 amps to the total load.
Jonnygsx wrote:
Currently there is a 6guage (or so) set of wires connected that go to the converter and power the trailer. I am going to mount my solar controller to the batteries soon so that will be an additional 4 or 6 gauge cable so do i need to add both those up for the interconnect or should I just go with a 6 or 4 gauge and be ok?
