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Battery &
Inverter Cables
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voltage power systems with inverters can have very high current flows
in the cables that connect the inverter to the batteries. Large AC
loads like microwave ovens, toasters, irons and washers can cause
an inverter operating on a 12 volt battery to draw over 100 amps.
Large motors may draw 300 - 500 amps at startup. Using the proper
size wire between batteries, and from batteries to the inverter, will
enable proper operation of the appliance. Cables that are too small
will limit the current available to the inverter and may prevent a
large load from operating. |
Battery
Interconnects & Battery to Inverter Cables
These cables have flexible stranded UL Listed copper wire and 3/8”
diameter lugs. Lug barrels are covered with glue-filled heat-shrink
tubing. Cables are marked in red and black heat-shrink at each end.
Cables smaller than 20” are for battery to battery interconnects.
All others are for battery to inverter interconnects. Magna lugs have
larger pad for greater strength and conductivity. Use 1 lug interconnects
with Trace Power Centers. |
Light
Duty Battery Interconnects
These cables are made for automotive use. They work fine for battery
systems with low current requirements. Maximum current capacity is
about 50 amps. 9” and 12” cables are 6 gauge, all others are 4 gauge.
They also work well for connecting 400 watt and smaller inverters
to a battery. 9” and 12” cables are available in red or black. Longer
cables are red only. |
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