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Originally Posted by Cruisingdad
Frank,
DAVE.VERRY, if you are reading this, can I plese ask you a question that has been plaguing me for two weeks and several busted knuckles:
WHY DO I HAVE TO RUN A MINIMUM (MINIMUM) 4/0 OR LARGER CABLE WITH A PROSINE 2.0????????!!!!!!!! The charger was cheap compared to the cost of that freaking cable and lugs, trips to the hospital, a month in confession... etc.
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The only reason I can think of would be voltage drop during startup inrush current. Remember, all wire and connections are resistors, with very small values. If the
inverter takes a large amount of current to start, the voltage drop in a smaller wire may drag the voltage on the
inverter input connections below a critical value, possibly causing it to oscillate on and off during startup. I am not familiar with this particular
inverter so can’t say for sure. A quick call or email to the manufacturer may be able to answer the question.
I feel for you, many a time I’ve scraped my knuckles on large cable crimps. 4/0 does seem a little excessive.