What gauge wire from batteries to inverter
I am going to install an inverter in my trailer and am curious about what gauge wire I need to run from the batteries. To be honest I really don't have an application or device I want to run off it. I...
Forum Discussion
If the tag says 13 amps load you can count on close to 130 amps from the 12 volt battery. (amps x10)
Best to stay away from parallel wires unless the inverter has dual input terminals. Get the right stuff. I posted a link above.
As far as equivalent wire you need to convert to circular mils to add the cross section of copper. But again try to stay away from parallel.
Cross section area is on this ampacity chart:
http://www.genuinedealz.com/voltage-drop-calculator
Need 4x #10 to make #4
Best to stay away from parallel wires unless the inverter has dual input terminals. Get the right stuff. I posted a link above.
As far as equivalent wire you need to convert to circular mils to add the cross section of copper. But again try to stay away from parallel.
Cross section area is on this ampacity chart:
http://www.genuinedealz.com/voltage-drop-calculator
Need 4x #10 to make #4
