How far away are the two tabs for any given fuse? Would it be possible to connect 3 or 4 ganged terminals to each tab without them touching?
1091326
They're only about 1/4" apart and the insulation only comes flush with the end of the terminal. I doubt you could gang connectors together without contact.
1091327
Rusty, I not exactly sure of the distance between exterior terminals. But I have used buss wire / household 12 or 14 ga solid core wire to gang all or X amount of the terminals together. This we have done on both Bottom exiting fuse blocks or side exiting fuse blocks. All it takes is a patience and good solder. Good luck, Scott
953724
There are two inline fuses which takes a 40 amp fuses each are about 2 by 1 1/2 inch, it takes a plug in fuse not the glass kind
1200303
Over an inch. Look at the photo. The distance between the two prongs is LESS than the distance from either prong to the edge. I think that is what you are asking.
294225
My 0/2 cable fits OK, but it doesn't have good contact. I plan to another fuse holder.
407756
That low of a draw does not need a fused circuit at all. It does however add security in case of a short circuit. I always like to put things on a fuse for added protection. It will work fine without one.
1260127
I have 5 of these and did not install a fuse. I have discovered that for practicle installs >10 feet of wire, you need 6ga or double 10ga to reduce voltage loss. This is VERY important if setting up an MPPT system. Its still important for PWM. You can never have wires that are too thick.
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.
888272
I don't know the fuse size. But I have had something plugged into all four ports, and never had a problem. Fuse still good.
2222869
I dont have this exact unit, but one like it, and it was connected to a breaker panel. I solved the fuse problem by replacing them all with 15A fuzes since the breaker panel was easier to access.
1520222
This will work with both 5 and 4 terminal relays. You assemble it for what you want/need.
1375526
I took it apart yesterday. There are 6 terminals so I sounds like this will work. Thanks
292310
You can order short wires that have MC4 on one end and use these or strip the wires of the MC4 connectors. This box has only screw/clamp terminals. Normally there would be a significant distance to cover between the CC and the panels so usually have a normal run of two conductors between SP(s) and CC.
119546
generally you fuse according to cable size. This unit can charge up to 20amps on the battery side and I had a difficult time getting anything larger than 6gauge cable in the connections. I have not used a fuse between the charger/controller and the batteries (I have a fuse between my panels and charger and between batteries and my inverter.
803577
I believe the tabs are simply handles to assist with plugging and unplugging the connections. They could also be used to hang the surge protector when storing it.
839065
Can you explain your situation. Device can find shorted wire anywhere, what about 87terminal?! 87 terminal is power source terminal of relay for some device in circuit, you got blown fuse when relay is engaged? any way GTC can help you
1175401
I use a 150 amp ANL fuse as close as possible to the positive terminal on the battery going to the inverter. The fuse size depends on the size of the inverter, I am using a 1000 watt inverter
187214
Beware of any connections between two battery packs. Ask someone who is near by and can look at what you are connecting. Fire and danger from fumes are possible.