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Ok, lets see if this is correct… if i check current draw on dc input i should see 125a but on ac output side i will see 12.5a? To correct this, can i add another same battery?

Ok… I’m a little confused about the above math. The heater is rated at 1500 watts but at 120vac which comes out to 12.5 amps. How can 12.5 amps be too much of a load for a battery rated at 100ah?

So... Am getting some welding cables to use for battery hookup. Fuse and holder on order. Battery spec link listed here... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6JH4STQ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 Panel specs here...

ttery specs here... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6JH4STQ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 The last time I tested, I noticed an audible click coming from battery and it's voltage dropped to zero so it looks like the battery low voltage trigger interrupted the battery output.

OK... mistake #1, I was using cables that came with inverter. The inverter to battery distance is 2 ft. Fuse and holder on order. Currently on bench for testing until I feel comfortable with everything. Fire extinguished within 6 ft. :cool:

Just got a new Reliable 300 watt 6000 watt peak inverter and testing not going well! 13.1 on lifepo04 battery and testing with1500 watts heater and inverter shuts down in alarm state. I have also tried another load (heat gun) with similar requirements and same result. Is this junk or are the two...

I'm new to Solar BUT... I am a 35 year electronics integrator mostly in telecom/data/cctv/access control and security products. I have also worked as an electrician for a fortune 100 company. I was recently donated a few cheap solar panels (Harbor Freight) and this started me down this rabbit...