Bus bars question

[Deleted member 1888]

I want to know if I can double up on bus bars to get more amps?
This is a 250a bus bar, if I remove the metal plate can I add that plate to another bus bar to get more amps?

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Power-Distribution-Block-BUSBAR/dp/B07C6483RC/ref=sr_1_7?crid=34RIDRXM79A15&dchild=1&keywords=bus+bar&qid=1627403382&sprefix=Bus+bar%2Caps%2C228&sr=8-7

 

[Rocketman]

You probably could. Here is another idea.

I am using those exact bus bars on my MotorHome. Because I wanted my 4/0 wires to pass as much current through if I ever need to boost the chassis battery. I just stacked the main in and main out 4/0 wire lugs on the same bus bar terminal. Then used the other ones for solar, etc.

 

[740GLE]

I’d be cautious trying to push that much current through a 5/16 lug no matter the bus bar, lots of cheap 5/16 lugs out there. Looks like 3/8 would be better.

 

[Hedges]

Consider a Blue Sea busbar, also rated 250A but made of copper (not brass) and probably has larger cross section.
At 1 lb. for a single 6-stud bar vs. 1 lb. for two 4-stud busbars, must have more metal.

Blue Sea MaxiBus Amp Electrical Bus Bar, 6 Stud

The Blue Sea Electrical Bus Bar (6 Stud) consolidates multiple wires or circuits. It gives you easy access to multiple wires on a single stud.

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MaxiBus 250A BusBar - Six 5/16"-18 Studs - Blue Sea Systems

Insert-molded stainless steel studs an optional fully enclosed insulating base and cover.

www.bluesea.com

 

[pigpen4x4]

I want to know if I can double up on bus bars to get more amps?
This is a 250a bus bar, if I remove the metal plate can I add that plate to another bus bar to get more amps?

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Power-Distribution-Block-BUSBAR/dp/B07C6483RC/ref=sr_1_7?crid=34RIDRXM79A15&dchild=1&keywords=bus+bar&qid=1627403382&sprefix=Bus+bar%2Caps%2C228&sr=8-7

I'm with Hedges on the Blue Sea,
although whenever I see some movement
on my batteries, I'm going to order these.
Kinda expensive, but should be worth it.

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