NinerBikes wrote:
I'd definitely go with heavier gauge wire from the 60 amp power max to the DROK. with 60 amps, continuous, probably 4 gauge wire.
Landyacht described how he replaced the 12AWG aluminum cables on his ammeter with 8AWG copper, which would help a lot. He said it wasn't easy though soldering the 8 to the shunt, so I'm sure 4 would be out of the question. Also, the DROK is limited to 12A.
In any case, my plan is to NOT use the ammeter and DROK during high amp charging. The only time I'll be charging at high amps will be during a quick bulk charge off a generator. In that case, I'm using the jumper cables (which are either 4 or 6) directly out of the PowerMax. Clamp on for ammeter, or eventually make my own with a shunt and voltmeter as Mex described.
Then, when at home and time is not a consideration, put the DROK and ammeter in line as shown in the pics and charge at a slower rate that is compatible with the smaller wiring size. Plugs will make connecting and removing the DROK and ammeter a breeze.
