Is this converter safe to install?
Wanting to upgrade my Parallax 6332 (32 amp) converter, I ordered a PD4635 (35 amp), the closest PD amperage to 32. The supplier was out of PD4635 converters so (with my OK) substituted a PD4645 (45 a...
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hedgehopper wrote:6332 only puts 6 or 12 amps to the battery. #10 is used because of draws not charging. 32 amps is available to the RV not the battery. These are separated be a relay. If you need a circuit diagram just ask.bigfootford wrote:According to this table, the original equipment 10 gage wire is not sufficient for the original equipment 32 amp converter.
32 to 45 will require determining the charge wire sizes and length...
OP, use this to determine what is required... Be aware that the distance must be X 2.. converter to batteries and back....
http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/amps-wire-gauge-d_730.html
Jim
#10 unbundled open to the air with 105C insulation is good for 50 amps.
http://www.genuinedealz.com/voltage-drop-calculator
Most likely due to resistance you will not get the full 45 amp rating into the battery. Depends on wire length. Yes #10 will get warm as you go over 35 amps.
For best results pull #4 wire.
http://www.genuinedealz.com/4-awg-custom-battery-cables
