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New Inverter/House Bank
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bud37 wrote:Source of the post Will there be leftovers.....quite the cache you got there.
I had thought for sure there would be AWG 6 triple left over but it was almost too short!
I'm thinking about separating the alternator and starter on each engine (they currently use the same AWG No. 2 feeds from each engine). So the additional red 1/0 will come in handy for that.
I also would like to find the through-hull ground connection and make a centralized location for all these grounds. Presently I believe the grounds all terminate at a near inaccessible spot to the side of the DC panel. So the black 1/0 will eventually get used up I would think.
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Finding a way to get cabling in and out of this enclosure was a challenge, especially seeing as Carver saw fit to build it into the cabinetry. A standard punch out would have been very appreciated. I could barely fit my drill in the amount of space Carver left me to work. Nevertheless, there was a will and a way:
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Not so much on the AC side - three AWG 6 barely fit in this cable gland:
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But success favors those who persevere:
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1. Find an external termination method for the two feeds (gozintas and gozoutas) for the no 6 that is not marrettes
2. Put a safety ground on the Victron enclosure
3. Pop some new holes in the bulkhead exclusively for AC (I used the same holes as the DC)
4. Put some doors where that hatch is and put the charger in that cubby
5. Ground both of the new cables - presently the system is floating
This is a nice sight:
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