4 Post Power Distribution Block Bus Bar Pair with Cover - Made in The USA - 250 Amp Rating - Marine, Automotive, and Solar Wiring (5/16")
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It's difficult to judge size until you see them in person. During my lunch break today, I was able to get them in. Yes. That's what I'm talking about when I say "hot pocket. " The taste of pizza. Cooked for 2 minutes on high. Anyway - They're heavy, but so far, so good. If I remember after the installation, I'll return to this review and update it. Go for it, hot pocket! br>br>** Revision 6 br>br> 21br>As promised, I'll return to update this, and I'm pleased to report that the hot pocket was delicious. Since the original review, I've had many more, and I intend to continue to do so in the future. Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes yes, yes yes, yes yes, yes yes, yes The distribution blocks worked well as well, but I did not consume them.
On this one, I'm going to call it deceptive advertising. Is it just me, or do these "made in the USA" bussbars and the China knockoffs that look exactly like them have a striking similarity? These will, without a doubt, be the same. They use the same shoddy hardware and excessively large lock washers that make it impossible to remove the nut after it has been tightened. They use the same stainless steel hardware and the same piece of junk to hold the bolts in place. The metal is also quite thin, and what you see is exactly what you get because there is no metal beneath the plastic. So 250 amps is something I'm not familiar with? br>br>What irritates me as a veteran of the United States Army. is the claim that these are unique or manufactured in the United States, followed by the claim that they are owned by firefighters. Only if they took the Chinese knockoffs and replaced them with better hardware could this person make such a claim, in my opinion. Then it could be considered "made in the United States. " Anyway. Don't be taken in by the pretense. You can see the photos right in front of you. They have the same screw, lock washers, housings, stainless steel hardware, and black nylon cover caps as the Chinese ones sold on this site; do you honestly believe they're different? br>br>I would advise against using the kit's lock washers. Because the bolts are only held in place by the plastic, if it comes loose, you'll be in for an afternoon of dremel cutting.
Because I require a four-post bus, I had high expectations for these. I inserted one wire and tightened it. I wanted to try something different, so I removed the nut. The nut will not come off, and because the bottom is plastic, the bolt's head will simply spin. This is a waste of time. You're taking a chance if you buy them.
Civers is an extremely useful tool. It is well-made. It's quite effective. Covers are great for protecting studs from being accidentally shorted by bv tools or other objects.
As my amperage increased, I needed to upgrade to a larger bus bar, so I replaced my old one with this one. It was very simple to replace the old one because the form factor and holes were identical. br>br>This high-quality bus bar has four 5/16 posts and can handle up to 250 amps. There are also three screws for connecting low-amperage devices, bringing the total number of connections to seven. That was precisely what I required. I can rest assured that this bus bar will handle anything I throw at it now. There is no warming, and the connections are secure and safe, with protective covers added for extra security. br>br>This is a marine-grade product that will last a long time. I give this bus bar 5 stars because it is of excellent quality and represents excellent value for the money.
The lugs are a little too big for both the covers and the small screw attachment point if you're using 4/0 cable. To make the covers work, I had to modify them and remove the small screws, as you can see in the photos. I'd say they're just about perfect if you're using smaller cable, such as 2/0, and I'm using 3/8 bolts with 3/8 lugs.
Anti-seize is a good idea. On the threads, only a teeny-tiny amount. If you're worried about heat, give this a try. It does not have a rating. I'm running nearly 150 amps through this and haven't noticed any heat buildups yet; the design allows the busbar to pull out of the plastic in the event of a fire, melting, etc. 3 large batteries can be charged with this charger. Underneath the item is a fireproof material. I'll secure the cables with clamps so they don't move if anything melts, and I'm hoping for a current and temperature rating.
To support all of the 12V accessories on my UTV, I had various types and colors of wires running to my battery. I organized and cleaned up the mess with these distribution blocks. Much better now that these strips have been installed. I now only have two wires running to each battery post, rather than four or five. Additionally, all of the connections are now secure. There is no need to think twice about purchasing this item because it is of excellent quality.
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