100A AC Distribution Blocks for my 240V AC L1 and L2

[adobopr]

Hey folks,

I'm currently running 2x 6500ex where each one has its own L1, L2, N, and G 6 AWG wire (using only 1 Load leg per, original design was going to use a split phase setup). I'm upgrading to an 18k that I already have but I'm not sure what the best way to turn my 2x 6 AWG connections into a 1x 2 AWG connection for Grid In and Load Out would be. I will be running this offgrid mode with grid as backup bypass.

Looking for safety, clean install and preference for using ferrules over a crimped terminal. While searching through forum I found someone recommend these: https://a.co/d/6NI77pF

Are these safe and adequate for my use case? Are there better options to consider?

 

[Quattrohead]

Your wires will need to be capable of carrying the full grid current supplied to your home, if it's a 200A supply you need 4/0 aluminum or 3/0 copper.

Also pay attention to wire sizes, 2AWG is not the same as 2/0. Hence those connectors you linked to are too small.
You need something like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B095L38YPF?
250 is the same as 4/0.

 

[adobopr]

Thanks!

My copper 6 AWGs have breakers @ 50A, and my Copper 2AWG will have breaker @ 100A. The whole house service from the grid is 100A in total.

EDIT: That brand looks pretty solid and I see it's UL listed. I think those might be perfect for my use case.

 

[OzSolar]

Something like this may work as well. I just got a few of these for a project I'm doing. Price was very attractive and was exactly what I was looking for.

Eaton Bussmann Series Power Distribution Block 600 VAC VDC 175A Two-pole 16021-2 | eBay

Eaton Bussmann Series Power Distribution Block 600 VAC VDC 175A Two-pole 16021-2<br>

www.ebay.com

 

[adobopr]

Something like this may work as well. I just got a few of these for a project I'm doing. Price was very attractive and was exactly what I was looking for.

Eaton Bussmann Series Power Distribution Block 600 VAC VDC 175A Two-pole 16021-2 | eBay

Eaton Bussmann Series Power Distribution Block 600 VAC VDC 175A Two-pole 16021-2<br>

www.ebay.com

I would love if I could find some DIN Rail Blocks that could do 2AWG on one side and 6 AWG on the other, but haven't found anh that are reasonably priced.