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Old 01-26-2008, 06:44 PM
PineywoodsPete PineywoodsPete is offline
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Default Re: 12V Battery Question

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Originally Posted by jdenenberg View Post
Pete,

You need to adjust your calculations for the efficiency of your inverter (~80-90%) so it may cycle more often than you predict. When you plan your implementation, be sure to fuse the inverter input at 100 amps or less. The charging circuit fuse (120 amps) can be expensive to replace.

JeffD

Good points. Any recommendations for easily finding a 100 amp in-line fuse assembly - Home Depot, auto stores likely to have one?

Pete
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