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...
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SoundGuy wrote:
The question though in your case is, aside from heavy wiring necessary to make the most of a 2000 watt inverter what do you intend to use to power the inverter, 'cause a single battery sure isn't going to do it? :h
True I realize it takes a lot of battery to support a large load. Currently I'm running two 6volt Costco batteries and am working on upgrading my original charger to something more robust than the stock charger that came in the trailer. I would like to add two more 6 volts in the future, but I'm not yet sure where I want to put them.
When I look at my inverter it has 1 positive and 1 negative lug. They look to be about 3/8 inch or 10mm across so I should be able to add a fairly large wire and terminal.
Thanks everyone for your input on this.
