demongman7
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For some reason I have really been struggling to find an appropriate pre-made solution for my AC distribution panel after my multiplus 3000W. To my knowledge, I should have a 50A main breaker w/ reverse polarity because the multiplus can pull from both shore / batteries for a combined 50A. However, I'm having a lot of trouble finding an AC distribution panel with a 50A breaker already installed. Even the blue sea panels are typically 30A breaker. Therefore, I'm hoping someone may validate that my plan for an AC distribution panel is not dangerous or crazy.
I purchased a Paneltronics Standard AC 6 position breaker panel, and a Paneltronics 50A w/ reverse polarity breaker. I plan to replace the pre-installed 30A breaker with the new 50A breaker. Does anyone see a reason why I shouldn't (or can't) do this? I haven't been able to confirm what the max capacity of the panel is, but I expect it should be well above 75A given the breakers that come pre-installed, and considering the fact that there are empty positions. I called paneltronics several times with no answer. Am I missing something obvious? I see on Explorist life's website he hacks together his own distribution box, and Faroutride quotes a blue sea 50A panel that I can't find, but what are other people doing for this situation with a 3k multiplus?
I've included a picture of this part of my wiring diagram - I have a 30A shore power inlet, multiplus 3k, and this distribution panel will lead to 4x 20A GFCI outlets, one of which powers a water heater. I know the Paneltronics panel comes with 15A and 10A breakers pre-installed, so they will technically be undersized for my outlets - but as long as this isn't a huge problem, I'll just position it so the 10A breaker is used for an outlet that I don't expect to see large loads.
I purchased a Paneltronics Standard AC 6 position breaker panel, and a Paneltronics 50A w/ reverse polarity breaker. I plan to replace the pre-installed 30A breaker with the new 50A breaker. Does anyone see a reason why I shouldn't (or can't) do this? I haven't been able to confirm what the max capacity of the panel is, but I expect it should be well above 75A given the breakers that come pre-installed, and considering the fact that there are empty positions. I called paneltronics several times with no answer. Am I missing something obvious? I see on Explorist life's website he hacks together his own distribution box, and Faroutride quotes a blue sea 50A panel that I can't find, but what are other people doing for this situation with a 3k multiplus?
I've included a picture of this part of my wiring diagram - I have a 30A shore power inlet, multiplus 3k, and this distribution panel will lead to 4x 20A GFCI outlets, one of which powers a water heater. I know the Paneltronics panel comes with 15A and 10A breakers pre-installed, so they will technically be undersized for my outlets - but as long as this isn't a huge problem, I'll just position it so the 10A breaker is used for an outlet that I don't expect to see large loads.