Wiring a 24V to 12V converter
Went crazy and decided to upgrade to a 24V system (and 2000W inverter). Ordered a Victron Orion 24/12-40 converter for the 12V stuff (except emergency brake switch). It's rated 40A continuous outpu...
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MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
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Do whatever it takes to find larger wire size PACKARD female terminals. They have a ramp tang inside that increases conductive area contact surface.
I've not seen anything larger than 10-12 gauge Packard terminals and they are never encased. Always bare. With care solder 10 gauge AWG wire to the inside tang then crimp the top tang to the wire insulator. I cover with 3:1 heat shrink tubing.
When I built the BORG I soldered 3 into 1 wires directly to the terminal block screws and all.
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Thanks Mex, will look for Packards and try splitting the 6ga wire in two to mount the Packards.
