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[Risky Rob]

So the Victron Power In/Distributor busbar is rated for 1000a. Manual says it is 8x30mm tinned copper. This calculator rates a copper busbar at that size for 288a. Who is correct?

That's a huge difference. Maybe they're making a distinction between continuous and surge amps?

 

[rhino]

Lynx Power In really 1000A ? - Victron Community

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[Nobodybusiness]

I am waiting for it to arrive so I can't verify with calipers but that's what it says in the manual

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It’s says in Parentheses (HxW)

Not sure that’s thickness..

Still it would have to be 30mm thick and 30mm width to carry 1000 amps.

Not sure how Victron is calculating that..

 

[niktak11]

It’s says in Parentheses (HxW)

Not sure that’s thickness..

Still it would have to be 30mm thick and 30mm width to carry 1000 amps.

Not sure how Victron is calculating that..

8x30 is twice the cross sectional area of 4/0 and there's no insulation to worry about so 1000A is probably close to the truth.

 

[Nobodybusiness]

That's twice the cross sectional area of 4/0 and there's no insulation to worry about so 1000A is probably close to the truth.

Yea I guess we will have to wait until he gets it’s to see what the actual thickness is..

Using the various Calculators online it falls short.

 

[Nobodybusiness]

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