Do I need to put an inline fuse on the positive cable wire going to this inverter? Also, what size fuse?
2002862
When I called Whistler, they said there is a fuze built in, so any added fuze is redundant.
2002863
The instructions don't say you should, I never have in 20 years of use. Some I know have used a 30 amp fuse. To be safe you probably should. One of those things I am to do but never do.
2002864
If the inverter is permanently mounted in a vehicle, then an inline fuse should be placed within 12 inches of the battery to protect the wiring. In the event the wiring becoming damaged and shorts to ground, the fuse in the device will not protect your car.
2002865
yes for long runs on road trips!! but! no if you just use it some times!! michael
289545
I have used 14-2 solid copper romax, from a 210W Evergreen panel and it worked OK. About a 15 foot run. Also used 18AWG hook up wire from a 150W German panel, a short run about 6 feet. Ran the inverter about 6 - 8 months with the 18AWG. I did notice when the panel was outputing about 120W - 125W the wires were harm. I have since switched to 10AWG. If you do not need MC-4 connectors you can buy automotive inline connectors. The male and female will fit the MC-4 connector if you do not over-crimp the connector and flatten the connector insulation.
2133557
Peggy, if there is a 12vt fuse on the unit it may be inside. I had an external 125 amp fuse on the positive side between the invertor and my battery rack.
1138807
the inverter will only pop the 20 amp fuse if you use a large enough load (240 watt or bigger 120V device plugged into it), if you plug smaller devices like a laptop charger it wont use enough power to pop it. Watts=voltage x amps, so check the wattage on whatever you plan to plug into it first, the inverter won't use 40 amps otherwise.
1814257
No, there is no onboard fuse so you should def add one inline with your power source.
2213993
I purchased a harnes with an inline fuse. But I don't think it would matter. I would run a fuse to be safe.
2133556
It uses a 200 AMP ANL Fuses. Make sure that the lead wires to the inverter are no longer then 4 feet and are at least 2/0 (two aught) wire in thickness. Use two heavy duty marine grade batteries in parallel maintaining a longer drain@ 12 volts.
2091425
I didn't install any additional fuses. I'm guessing the ground wire is there to protect the battery connection. It was easy for me to do it, so I did.
304408
Yes but it's a fuse built into the unit, not an inline power fuse like you'll see on bigger amps.
2177924
Replace that stock fuse with a 15amp fuse. It will be the same size. Hopefully this will fix the problem, assuming you have an Alpine deck, which should also have a 15amp fuse on the back of it.
289546
From my panels, I go to a junction box. From the Junction I use #4 wires to my DC fuse box. From the fuses ( 4 at all) with #6 to each of my 4 inverters. But the final size depends of your distance from the Panels and the max supplied amps from the panels. Consult a certified electrician in your area...Hope this help..Shifu Castro
1615458
You want to first consult your owners manual for the 1500 wt inverter to see what size and type of fuse they recommend. I have a Zantrex 2000 wt and also another at 1000wt and Mine recommended the ANL Fuse. I have two different size fuses installed in this holder and I have heavy cable connected between the fuse holder and the inverter. Again I would recommend what the inverter manual suggests. The cable you can find here on Amazon. Sorry I am not more help.
2186813
Clarification: you are fusing the wire and not the inverter. But assuming you have sized your wire correctly for the distance needed you should install a 200 or 250 amp fuse depending on the intended use of the inverter. If you plan on using the full 3000 watts or the 6000 watt startup surge on a regular basis use the 250 otherwise 200 would be safer.
2245675
I used a Xantrex brand 1000W modified sine wave unit and it works just fine. I used #2 battery cables about 3ft long each that I custom made between the battery and the inverter. I got #2 welding cable from a local hardware supply store and the cable lugs from an electrical wholesale supply house. I used solder paste on the wire and using a propane torch and plumbing solder I soldered the copper cable into the cable lugs. I also installed a 100A fuse on the 12V side for safety. For the battery I used a Trojan 27TMX deep cycle battery. I you need photos of my setup I can send you them.
149792
It was a close fit from what I recall on my inverter setup. I used the 0 AWG (.325) wire.
1683774
If you have any knowledge of wiring, it want be difficult. If it is your first time, I would ask someone with more experience to give you a hand. I would also suggest putting an in-line fuse on the wire, just to be safe.
1029751
The Inverter has a GFCI protected outlet which will trip on ground fault. The Inverter will shutdown if there is overload on A/C output. On the Input side (12 Volts DC) you need ANL or Class T Fuse. PROwatt SW 600 = 80 Amp, PROwatt SW 1000 = 150 Amp, and PROwatt SW 2000 = 250 Amp.