I think because I used cheap crimper that is one of the reason it is causing heat (AMZCNC Hammer Lug Crimper Tool - 0000 AWG Battery and Welding Cables( 8 AWG TO 4/0 Wire Gauge).
I just purchased following crimper to recrimp all of my wires (AMZCNC Hydraulic Crimping Tool - 12T Crimping Force...
I was tracing every wire and notice my ground wire was not connected To RV trailer frame. After connecting ground wire and I notice my wire is not hot compared to last week.
Do you guys think it could be because of the ground wire was not connected to the chassis.
I think the wire might be getting hot because not enough air ventilation. Over the weekend I am going to run AC unit while it is not plugged into grid and monitor the temperature.
Once I resolve the heating situation, I will add solar panels to my RV trailer. Additionally, I plan to install the Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart charger so that I can charge the batteries while driving. I want to have multiple options for charging my EG4 batteries.
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Everything was running smoothly. I only had the AC and refrigerator on. The refrigerator and other devices I've connected draw 265 watts.
From the battery total...
Following items were purchased from Amazon to complete my project.
* Blue Sea Systems 5121 FUSE A3T (CLASS T) 400 Amp ()
* Blue Sea Systems 3001 Heavy Duty Battery Switch with Alternator Field Disconnect, On-Off, Beige ()
* 4/0 Gauge 4/0 AWG Red 15 Feet + Black 15 Feet Welding Battery Pure...
I have implemented all the requested changes. I've included before and after pictures, each labeled accordingly. I installed a Class T fuse rated at 400 amps, and upgraded the cables to 4/0 gauge. There are now four fuses installed, each rated at 400 amps. Please let me know your thoughts.
Thanks everyone! I was worried when the wire got hot and wasn't sure if it was because of the cheap disconnect switch or if I needed a bigger wire. I appreciate the advice from those more knowledgeable, and I'll share updated pictures soon.