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saltedbeardman

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I'm stuck on wire size from inverter to my Yurts main breaker. I have a 3000 watt 24v pure sine wave inverter. My main breaker is set up at 100amp. Only one real appliance will be running 24/7 which is a new Samsung inverter fridge. other than that it will be limited computer and tv and LED lights. can I get away with using 6awg welding wire from inverter to main?
 
You absolutely must not connect your inverter output to your 'main breaker' if you are grid connected.

You should not be using welding cable to connect residential AC circuits, welding cable will only be rated for low voltage and won't have the required mechanical protection of NMB type cable typically used for building circuits in the US (according to here)

No problem using welding to connect the DC side of your inverter to your batteries, though it is somewhat over-specified and usually more expensive than automotive-spec battery cable.

I am not an electrician but assuming that your inverter outputs single-phase 110V, the inverter is rated to supply 27A so 10/3 NMB cable should be OK. Don't forget to protect the cable with an appropriate MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker) and your onward circuits with a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter).

Don't forget your earth grounding rod and be sure to provide that earth through to all AC outlets and to your inverter enclosure.

Did I mention that you must not connect your inverter output to the grid?
 
You absolutely must not connect your inverter output to your 'main breaker' if you are grid connected.

You should not be using welding cable to connect residential AC circuits, welding cable will only be rated for low voltage and won't have the required mechanical protection of NMB type cable typically used for building circuits in the US (according to here)

No problem using welding to connect the DC side of your inverter to your batteries, though it is somewhat over-specified and usually more expensive than automotive-spec battery cable.

I am not an electrician but assuming that your inverter outputs single-phase 110V, the inverter is rated to supply 27A so 10/3 NMB cable should be OK. Don't forget to protect the cable with an appropriate MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker) and your onward circuits with a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter).

Don't forget your earth grounding rod and be sure to provide that earth through to all AC outlets and to your inverter enclosure.

Did I mention that you must not connect your inverter output to the grid?

Thank you. I'm totally off the electrical grid. My local utility company wanted to charge me about $50,000. to make a 200-300 foot run from my neighbors box. I'm trying to get a them to waive underground and allow us to drop a couple of poles in for a straight shot up the hill from the mainline. If the off grid system meets our need we will forgo the utility company.
 
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