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phemens
Explorer
Aug 17, 2020

Moving to 24v system, requires step down for house DC?

I am considering replacing my existing Samlex EVO-3012 inverter charger with a 24v unit (to repurpose the Samlex for another application. This would work well with my battery bank, I could rewire the...
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phemens
Explorer
Aug 18, 2020
I run a fair number of high wattage devices off the batteries, including residential fridge (lower but constant), microwave, hot water heater, coffee maker, occasional AC.
Last time out I blew the 500a fuse to the inverter because we ran the microwave and water heater at the same time (my error).
I already use 0000 wiring between the batteries and the inverter/charger, but it would be nice to not have my wires glow ;)

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