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  • Post in thread: LFP using Welding cable (wire-classes) and ampacity; Quattro 10kVa

    Thanks gents ‼️ Looking into it.
  • Post in thread: Real world Evac tube users?

    Howdy all. In reference to Evacuated Tube closed-Loop systems (Larger volume preferred, but not necessary)... Interested in real-world, long-term, and cold-weather operators. I mean... snowy freezing climates like in the mountains of Colorado, any Canadian users, northern latitudes, &/or...
  • Post in thread: LFP using Welding cable (wire-classes) and ampacity; Quattro 10kVa

    This thread and overall inquiry is about the reality of 4/0 welding cable's amp ratings of the different classes on the market. This is in relation to high capacity LFP cabinets, bus bars, Victron 10kva Quattros and energy transfer. Does anyone know why..... AND/or if it's true.. that...
  • Post in thread: LFP using Welding cable (wire-classes) and ampacity; Quattro 10kVa

    Hello. Thanks gents!!! 🤓🤓 From what i just learned... The K and M class definitely have different ratings, jackets, temp ranges and amp ratings. Each have their place in desired locations, builds and legalities (yada yada yada stuff) the Ultra-Flex is actually a name-brand version of...
  • Post in thread: LFP using Welding cable (wire-classes) and ampacity; Quattro 10kVa

    update 3/3/24 Also was just told by one distributor of the USA made M-class that the amperage rating is only an "intermittent" rating. They contacted the manufacturer. They did not (would not) associate a time at that amperage. I assume ALL welding cable works that way... Only the max...
  • Post in thread: LFP using Welding cable (wire-classes) and ampacity; Quattro 10kVa

    Thanks. 👍👍 I guess I've not read enough... I've only heard of a supplier of cast lugs (looking at 90deg elbow/hockey-stick bend from Remy)... and one other local fella mention cast lugs. I've never done that. Is that common on BESS builds? As an aside... casting... Ive read that Spelter...
  • Post in thread: LFP using Welding cable (wire-classes) and ampacity; Quattro 10kVa

    Hello. Thanks for the input. 👍👍👍 The 50ft length was used because that's seems to be a common number the manufactures of welding cables use in their spec sheets As for my build... NOT exactly diy at the module level. 🫣 My modules each have a PACEex BMS with an ON/OFF switch and a built-in...
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