I'm trying to do this thing, correctly.
I have a 3000w 48 v growatt inverter, and just wanted to charge my new battery bank incase power goes out. ( it'll be below freezing for 7 days straight)
I read in manual to use 8 AWG for ac lines.
I noticed my limp extension cord and guessed it was like 16 guage.
so I went to Ace and bought the 8/3 wire. I bought the female plug and I thought the bright yellow one was 30 Amp, but damn my eyesight it is 20amp. I see no listing for 40amp plugs male nor female anywhere.
I tried to wire it up but it's like wrestling an alligator.
How in the world am I suppose to do this?
I've noticed people, (internet people) cutting extension cords in 2 to use as the AC input & output on their inverters. .
Are they high?
I can't afford this mistake, I can't do anything, I'm bloody, bruised, despondent, and apparently stupid.
What gives? I can't afford breaker boxes, and further I can't decode the union electrician answers on these forums.
I have a 3000w 48 v growatt inverter, and just wanted to charge my new battery bank incase power goes out. ( it'll be below freezing for 7 days straight)
I read in manual to use 8 AWG for ac lines.
I noticed my limp extension cord and guessed it was like 16 guage.
so I went to Ace and bought the 8/3 wire. I bought the female plug and I thought the bright yellow one was 30 Amp, but damn my eyesight it is 20amp. I see no listing for 40amp plugs male nor female anywhere.
I tried to wire it up but it's like wrestling an alligator.
How in the world am I suppose to do this?
I've noticed people, (internet people) cutting extension cords in 2 to use as the AC input & output on their inverters. .
Are they high?
I can't afford this mistake, I can't do anything, I'm bloody, bruised, despondent, and apparently stupid.
What gives? I can't afford breaker boxes, and further I can't decode the union electrician answers on these forums.