LeftieBiker said:
Thanks. I almost got a higher rated breaker, but then realized I needed to use it as a limiter to keep the inverter from exceeding the DC/DC converter's capacity.
Now, two more questions: how exactly did you connect to the positive battery terminal, and where did you get the line connector/plug assembly?
1) These are the housings, the boots, covers, and even the handle, etc.
I did not find this place until AFTER I did mine.
http://www.powerwerx.com/anderson-powerpoles/housings-contacts/sb175-loose-piece-colored-housing.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
This place is one-stop shopping.
Please note that the correct color for 12VDC is YELLOW.
2) Here are the loose contacts.
You will need 4, and they are sized by wire gauge.
http://www.powerwerx.com/anderson-powerpoles/housings-contacts/sb175-pp180-loose-piece-contact.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I used a big hydraulic crimper on them.
I have seen others use impact crimpers, and I guess you could "solder" them if you had to.
If you are planning on making an "Extension Cable" to get the unit out of/Away from the vehicle, then order the extras that you will need.
Here is a picture of the Hot connection.
With the breaker tripped, I only have the approx. 3" of hot sticking out.
I dremelled (sp?) a slot in the cover until it closed again.