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New Inverter/House Bank
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These holes are alongside an existing hole that was never sealed from factory (I assume) - I was going to use duct seal to plug them but could use silicone - thoughts?
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In retrospect maybe should have just gone single 4/0?
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Re: New Inverter/House Bank
That gage looks like it may have been a replacement at some point.
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Viper wrote:Source of the post I was getting concerned because that unit is not rated for installation in a gasoline engine bay. Technically, neither is the fuse in the picture. Have you confirmed the minimum wire gauge for the length of the circuit at the inverter's max load? I see you're using doubled up 1/0 wire. Is this correct?
I have spoken to folks who assured me that dual 1/0 will be more than sufficient and indeed it does match what Victron has in their specifications. I hope that it is right - I will get a marine electrician to bless the install after it is fully complete.
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bud37 wrote:Source of the post That spot you have for the inverter.....will it have some air movement to cool the inverter ?
Yes, the area down there is quite frosty as the un-insulated air conditioning duct routes through that wall and keeps that low cabinet nicely chilled. I will also install louvered doors do promote airflow
That gage looks like it may have been a replacement at some point.
I can assure you it is bone stock along with the other 6 analog meters
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