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Re: Suggested Wiring Method?
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by VisualMonster on Wed Apr 2nd, 2008 at 10:16:54 PM MST
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i'm using 6 gauge, and there's about 3 feet between batteries and inverter. It's a xantrex inverter and it came with 6 gauge cable, so I'm guessing that should be sufficient. I doubt i'll ever pull much more than 600 watts out of it.
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by snowcrow on Thu Apr 3rd, 2008 at 05:14:40 AM MST
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It sounds like they're cheeping out on the copper these days. At 600w you will be ok I guess, but thats at 80% capacity for 6 awg, depending on wire type. If you find it getting quite warm, upgrade to 4 awg, your inverter will last longer!!
Blessings, Snow Crow
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