What size wire is best to use between Generator and charge control ?
623105
The larger the better but I used 10/3 for about 50 feet. Unless you live in a high wind area, this generator averages only 5 to 6 volts output.
1239995
I bought the mating (weatherized) MC4 connectors; not expensive, but the crimp tool is pricey. Of course you can cut off the extant MC4 connectors and splice to any appropriate wire pair. Your chosen 16AWG wire is sufficient for the approx 2.5A max current if you are not going too far, (perhaps 20 ft or less; remember voltage drop is a function of distance). If the cables have shielding ( I think they don't), be certain to prevent a short to the shield where you splice. You can look under the terminal cover to see if they are shielded; I did, but can't remember for sure.
149792
It was a close fit from what I recall on my inverter setup. I used the 0 AWG (.325) wire.
63834
It depends which plug your generator has. The ones I am familiar with have a 4 prong twist lock type 240 plug. I use one that is split into 2 120 plugs, but if you want to use 240v, you just need to see what type of plug is on the generator and the appliance you are using. If you are not sure, ask an electrician to be safe.
340857
In order to properly answer your question, you must also take into consideration the size of cable you are using. Bigger is better when it comes to the cable leading from your power pack out to your lights. If you are using 1) 300 watt circuit of this power pack, along with 12 gauge or 14 gauge cable, then you should be able to accomplish your task, but not so much if you are using 16 gauge or 18 gauge cable. Of course this could change if you are using a different power pack than is shown here.
861838
I used standard 14 gauge house wire from the panel to the controller and from the controller to the battery. This is ok, because there isn't alot of amps (raw power) being pushed from the panel. With 12v systems, the more raw power (amps) being used, the thicker the wire needed. You can even use regular copper twist wire, just don't go smaller then the wire the panel uses.. which I think is either 14 or 16 gauge.
1022438
At 240VAC, I've used 1/8" or about 3mm. Could probably go the equivalent of 3/16" depending on how clean your power source is. I haven't had much luck with anything other than 1/16 rod at 120VAC
2135257
Depends on what relay u are using a safe bet that will cover any angle would be 12gauge wire
1120242
I used a regular outlet on a 20 amp braker and it worked fine, didn't trip once. I don't know about using a generator but I think that would work also
2228489
I would use 6 gauge stranded copper wire as you don't want any more than 3% voltage drop. If operating at the high end of the 600 watt, 4 gauge would even be better. You're actually better off positioning the inverter closer to the battery source and running an extension cord from the inverter to the usage area.
1806245
It really should not matter, you should just account for the resistance (from the distance) in the wire to know how much power you are loosing between this and your batteries. My charge controller is about two feet away from my battery.
870836
I'm also using.035 wire with mine. You will need to run a bit hotter then what you chart calls for.
2045491
I agree with Paul depending on how much reserve battery power you have will dictate how long you can pull 800W. For better service I advise to use bigger wire to connect to battery and shortes length possible, 4 awg or 2 awg if need to be longer wire with ring termals. Unless you have a big battery bank reserve best to keep plenty of 12V power to batteries. There is a formula to calculate the load online
1779676
I would suggest Anderson Powerpole connectors for a quick connect/disconnect. They make them for all sorts of voltage/amperage ratings. I use them for connecting everything from my solar charge controllers to batteries; to connecting the winch on my truck.
765878
You should be able to use just about any wire with the same gauge as the ones attached to the sensors, since the current going through is minimal and overheating is not an issue...
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A wiring diagram would be that of what you intend to use the solenoid for.Wire size is dependant on what Amperage draw the load that is running draws.The only "required" value for this solenoid is 12 volts DC to activate it.If you are attempting to determine how to wire this solenoid it is as follows:one small terminal is for the ground, the other is for the 12+ to activate.One large terminal is the line in or source of power to the load or device you are powering. The other large terminal is the power out to the device. It doesn't really matter which side you choose for which.Good Luck A wiring diagram would be that of what you intend to use the solenoid for.Wire size is dependant on what Amperage draw the load that is running draws.The only "required" value for this solenoid is 12 volts DC to activate it.If you are attempting to determine how to wire this solenoid it is as follows:one small terminal is for the ground, the other is for the 12+ to activate.One large terminal is the line in or source of power to the load or device you are powering. The other large terminal is the power out to the device. It doesn't really matter which... » Read More A wiring diagram would be that of what you intend to use the solenoid for.Wire size is dependant on what Amperage draw the load that is running draws.The only "required" value for this solenoid is 12 volts DC to activate it.If you are attempting to determine how to wire this solenoid it is as follows:one small terminal is for the ground, the other is for the 12+ to activate.One large terminal is the line in or source of power to the load or device you are powering. The other large terminal is the power out to the device. It doesn't really matter which side you choose for which.Good Luck « Show Less
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No. This charger won't fit. The hole that fits on the generator is too small.