InstallGear 0/2/4 AWG Gauge Power Distribution Block 1/0 Gauge in to (2) 4/8 Gauge Out
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It is recommended to use a 4awg wire. Just keep these two things in mind: br>1) Fuse it to the battery within 18" of it, and... br>2) The ground wire should also be 4awg.
So it doesn't backfeed, there's an isolator in place.
I'd put fuses in each 10 gauge and then a 100 amp fuse in the 4 gauge.
Well, I run around 1800 calories a day and have had no problems.
Selected User Reviews For InstallGear 0/2/4 AWG Gauge Power Distribution Block 1/0 Gauge in to (2) 4/8 Gauge Out
There's no need to connect the battery with multiple wires. This is wired with 3 amps and a capacitor, and it works flawlessly. This Power Distribution Block is something I would highly recommend to anyone.
This power distribution block is precisely what I required and was looking for. The product looks exactly like it does in the photos in the description and is of equal or better quality than similar products I've used in the past; even better, it's priced several dollars less than similar power blocks I've purchased on Amazon and far less than what I would have paid at a local parts supply store. br>br>This unit's top cover snaps on securely to keep the power block from accidentally coming into contact with the grounded body of your car. The Allen nuts keep your wiring in place without the need for crimping. on any type of connector The block itself is extremely solid and safe. br>br>This is one of those rare products that is both a fantastic piece of equipment and a fantastic value. I will definitely order from this company if I require any additional DC power distribution blocks.
The set screw for the 4 gauge input is too small, allowing the braided cable's thin strands to spread out and pull free, resulting in an energized 4 gauge cable flopping around. To fill the extra space and securely attach my power cable, I had to fashion a sleeve out of a piece of copper. It's the init's only real flaw, but it's a significant one.
I'm using 12 gauge copper stranded wire to connect one input and three outputs, and the hold inside where the screw makes contact wasn't tight enough at first. Finally, I had to remove more insulation from the wire's end and double it over to make it larger in diameter. Then it clung to me tightly and held me in place. During the tightening, the stranding split in half and was easy to pull out. Solid coper wiring, I believe, would be an ideal match for those tiny set screws.
It's simple to set up and use. On my teardrop camper, I used it as part of a complete solar and power system. It's still going strong after a year and hasn't given me any issues. It was simple to set up and did exactly what it said it would. When the sun isn't shining, the entire system can run some lights, a small cooler, and a CPAP machine for several days. When the sun shines (or we're on shore power), the solar panels provide enough power to keep the batteries charged and allow us to run indefinitely.
This is a power block, so keep that in mind. On one hand, there's a lot of power. I wish the fit of the plastic cover and insulator were a little better. It's a good fit, but it could be a tad better. I wish there was a way for me to give this a 4. However, there isn't such a thing as an 8 out of 5 star rating.
This power distribution block was delivered on time and performs flawlessly. This was used to connect a couple of large inverters to my Suburban so that the kids could use them on long road trips. I painted the block blue to match the blue power wire, and I used black to match my ground wire on a similar style block I had on hand. Unlike many of the power distribution blocks I've used before, the plastic cover on this block fits pretty well!.
I use two of these for my 2000 watt inverter in my semi, which runs off of six huge heavy duty 12v batteries to power a 900 watt microwave, mini fridge, and other electronics, and not only do they have to withstand far more punishment and jarring than your average car, but if my power cable were to fall out, running off that many large batteries pushing that many amps, it could very easily start a fire, so my connections MUST be as solid and strong as possible, and so far.