One large inverter or 2-3 small ones?
So as I get closer to adding solar (or at least a larger battery bank) to my RV, I have more questions than I started with! Big thanks to the folks who have helped me along so far. I found a great...
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Some fuse questions to make sure I get the right stuff.
Let's say I use a 1500W inverter with 3000W surge capacity. 3000W at 12v is 250A, and the 0 GA wire below is rated at 250A. So...I need a 250A fuse. Inverters are usually internally fused so my fuse probably has to protect only the wire...with these numbers the fuse would actually protect both.
So...are these the products I need?
KnuKonceptz KCA Kable 0 Gauge Power Wire Black - 20'
Scosche EWFH Single ANL Fuse Holder ($7) with Blue Sea 5502 Fuse Block Class T 225-400 Amp ($4 each)
Stinger 0 Gauge Crimp Style Ring Terminal ($6/pair)
Or would this style be more appropriate? Does it matter?
- Blue Sea 7720 MIDI/AMI Safety Fuse Block with Blue Sea 5260 MIDI/AMI Fuse 200 Amp
Class-T looks a lot heavier duty, but also more expensive. Any reason to use this? Blue Sea 5502 Fuse Block Class T 225-400 Amp ($45) with BLUE SEA 5118 FUSE A3T (CLASS T) 250 AMP - 19025 ($36 each)
Also, what kind of switch should I use?
Let's say I use a 1500W inverter with 3000W surge capacity. 3000W at 12v is 250A, and the 0 GA wire below is rated at 250A. So...I need a 250A fuse. Inverters are usually internally fused so my fuse probably has to protect only the wire...with these numbers the fuse would actually protect both.
So...are these the products I need?
KnuKonceptz KCA Kable 0 Gauge Power Wire Black - 20'
Scosche EWFH Single ANL Fuse Holder ($7) with Blue Sea 5502 Fuse Block Class T 225-400 Amp ($4 each)
Stinger 0 Gauge Crimp Style Ring Terminal ($6/pair)
Or would this style be more appropriate? Does it matter?
- Blue Sea 7720 MIDI/AMI Safety Fuse Block with Blue Sea 5260 MIDI/AMI Fuse 200 Amp
Class-T looks a lot heavier duty, but also more expensive. Any reason to use this? Blue Sea 5502 Fuse Block Class T 225-400 Amp ($45) with BLUE SEA 5118 FUSE A3T (CLASS T) 250 AMP - 19025 ($36 each)
Also, what kind of switch should I use?
