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Old 03-13-2020, 09:01 AM   #1
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Shore power wiring

hello all.


When I wire my shore power box to my inverter / charger, do I need to put a fuse in the line.


also, my inverter charge has a remote on switch. when you are wiring the inverter / charger to the batteries, are you installing a shut off switch. I would like not to have the shut off switch so if I need to turn on power I can. my station for wiring is located in back.


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Would need to know what inverter/charger you are talking about to answer that question. Have you checked the manual?

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Depending on which inverter/charger you have, most have breakers in the inverter itself that would trip so fusing would be unnecessary. I’m running a Renogy 2000w inverter charger and did not fuse between shore power inlet and unit.

If you’re unsure, running one wouldn’t hurt any.

As Scalf said, would need to know which inverter you’re running. Should have an on/off switch on the unit, so running a remote is “optional”
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I just bought the new model of the renogy 2000w inverter charger

I called them and trying to get an answer on why they took out a built in outlet. Have to hard wire power strip in
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Any questions feel free to give me a shout. I just finished up wiring three outlets out from the inverter along with the outlets that are on the actual inverter. So you don’t necessarily have to run a power strip if youre somewhat comfortable with 120v wiring.
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The 2000 watt inverter/charger (SKU: R-INVT-PCL1-30111S)on the Renogy website has a 30 amp internal transfer switch. No mention if it is new. There is a 2000 watt inverter (SKU: R-INVT-PGH1-20111S) new addition that is just a inverter.

The documentation on the Renogy site leaves a lot to be desired, there is no general installation instructions. I believe there is a circuit breaker in the unit but it is vague at best . In most cases with a unit like that with the assumption that you have a 30 amp shore power service going to a 30 amp main breaker you would put the inverter between the two. The outlets could come of of your 15 amp branch circuits. In all cases if you are not comfortable with AC wiring, I would get a hold of an electrician.

I would also ask Renogy for a detailed installation document, or demand my money back. If they can't support their products they should not be selling them. I would expect some data on wire size and fusing on the DC side.

I do have a post with general information on fusing with a inverter example.

The remote on/of switch is a convenience item, the inverter left on will use a minimal of 15 watts. If it is difficult to get top the main off/on switch (most installations) then the remote can be placed where it easy to access.
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Old 03-19-2020, 10:09 AM   #7
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Even if you do install a inline fuse I highly recommend using a surge/ voltage spike protector. We have been zapped in the past. It took out out the TV, home theater amp & damaged the refer circuitry. Cheap insurance.

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