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So I finally had some time to assemble my setup and noticed that the battery was down to 40% and wanted to charge it up. I bought 4x of these in line fuses (https://www.renogy.com/solar-connector-waterproof-in-line-fuse-holder-w-fuse/) to use on my 4x 100W Renogy panels and bought this 4 to 1...

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Just need a quick confirmation on this as I've seen a few YouTube videos that were conflicting to what I thought I had read online on the proper way of doing this. If I wanted to attach both my charge controller and inverter to the battery at the same time so I could conceivably charge and use...

Silly question, I was starting to finally assemble my rig and noticed that I do not have a bolt/washer/nut for my 250A bolt on fuse that I'm putting between the inverter cable and the battery. The inverter cable is 1/0 and has a 3/8 hole, the inverter is a 2000W Renogy and I have a 12V 200AH...

Specs of my 4x Renogy 12v 100W Panels: Short-Circuit Current (Isc): 5.21A Maximum Series Fuse Rating: 15A Getting conflicting info and can't seem to find a reliable source of info on this. Want to make sure I get this done properly to keep everything safe. Looking to connect these 4 panels in...

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I think I have just about everything that I need to begin assembling my mini portable offgrid system. This will be a 12V system wired in parallel on the panels. This is more meant for grid down scenarios after storms and stuff to keep my fridge powered and a couple of other key essentials...

I prefer to be cautious when doing this kind of stuff, rather pay a little more for something more than what my system would be able to generate vs the opposite. That being said, are there any drawbacks (such as additional significant energy usage?) to using a higher degree rated cable other...

What do you think of these cables from this site, do they have a good reputation? I would get them with the 3/8 terminals on both ends. https://www.batterycablesusa.com/0-gauge-1-0-awg-marine-grade-battery-cable-with-ends

Oh ok I understand now, thanks. Does anyone have any recommendations for these types of cables that are from reputable sellers and already have the terminal connectors on them so I don't have to crimp them myself? Since I'm new to this and don't have the proper tools to do this, I'd rather get...

Thanks for the info, but quick question - in your calculation, it looks like you divided by .9 instead of multiplying by .9. If the assumption is that you could get 90% max stated draw from it, shouldn't it be about 1800W (2000 * .90)? Redoing your calculation above of 1800 / 12V would yield...

So I've purchased a Renogy 12V 200AH battery and a Renogy 2000W inverter to use as a mini offgrid system should the power go out at home. This is mainly to power my fridge which uses about 600W running and about 1200W surge at most, but I may have other things (like modem, router, Instant Pot)...