Bongerscc
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First I wanted to list what I am using.
For now I have not gotten the rolling tool box yet. The inverter and Battery are bigger than I thought and I might just buy another battery to double the compacity in the future. So I need to measure things out some.
I have read and read and read and my head hurts. If I understand right I need 4/0 cable from the inverter to the battery??? I have read that a 2000 watt inverter at 12v will put out around 170amps, but it can be a bit higher. I do not plan on using it that way but if I need to it would be nice. There are no good solar panels around here for sale used but I will be out and about this summer in CO. I will not always be using just these two small 100watt panels. I was really thinking of getting 30 feet of PV 8awg So I could run what ever I wanted in the future??? Is it better to do that or just go with 10awg???? Charge controller can handle 100v/50amps for now I know those 100 watt panels will not really tap in to it.
I was going to use 6 awg from the charge controller to the battery that is the max wire size that it can take. I have watched so many videos and looked at so many charts and they seems that they are going with small wire from the battery to the inverter, why is that?
Just trying to figure out the wire size for all the system. I am buying all the crimp tool and stuff so I can just do it my self.
Thank you for your input.
Stanley Rolling Workshop Tower STST60500 - The Home Depot
Store all of your go-to tools in 1 convenient place with the Stanley Modular Rolling Tool Box. This 3-in-1 portable workshop solution includes a deep, extra-large bin for safe and convenient storage of
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Stanley 23 in. 50 Gallon Mobile Tool Box 037025H - The Home Depot
50 Gal. capacity, suitable for large power tools and accessories. Large, heavy-duty metal latches with pad lock eyes. Unique tote tray sits conveniently on the pull-out steel handle, increasing the available
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For now I have not gotten the rolling tool box yet. The inverter and Battery are bigger than I thought and I might just buy another battery to double the compacity in the future. So I need to measure things out some.
I have read and read and read and my head hurts. If I understand right I need 4/0 cable from the inverter to the battery??? I have read that a 2000 watt inverter at 12v will put out around 170amps, but it can be a bit higher. I do not plan on using it that way but if I need to it would be nice. There are no good solar panels around here for sale used but I will be out and about this summer in CO. I will not always be using just these two small 100watt panels. I was really thinking of getting 30 feet of PV 8awg So I could run what ever I wanted in the future??? Is it better to do that or just go with 10awg???? Charge controller can handle 100v/50amps for now I know those 100 watt panels will not really tap in to it.
I was going to use 6 awg from the charge controller to the battery that is the max wire size that it can take. I have watched so many videos and looked at so many charts and they seems that they are going with small wire from the battery to the inverter, why is that?
Just trying to figure out the wire size for all the system. I am buying all the crimp tool and stuff so I can just do it my self.
Thank you for your input.