Figuring Proper Fuse Size
Hi folks, looking to install solar and an inverter on a new trailer and am looking for someone review my fuse needs, here's the scenario. dual 6V batteries, 230A. 1500w Inverter, 125A Solar Contr...
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BFL13 wrote:Same here as you've seen many times from me. I do have a fuse on my inverter though. I just don't understand why I need one. It's wiring is #2 to 4/0 to #6 for a 300W inverter. That unit won't ever draw that much current, not without burning itself out in spectacular fashion. Maybe a failure could cause an inverter to run at it's surge rating?? Or maybe the inverter manufacturers are doing a CYA in case someone uses the wrong size wire?? I could understand that. I've seen many times here where the manual says 4/0 and the person installs #2 on a 2000W inverter. Yeah, you'll need a fuse with that install if something goes wrong.
I find it all very confusing
