Cables overheating for my inverter
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Re: Cables overheating for my inverter
what kinda load are u putting on inverter ,, or do u mean converter ,, there is a big diff
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what kinda load are u putting on inverter ,, or do u mean converter ,, there is a big diff
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akjimny
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Re: Cables overheating for my inverter
Hi Todd and welcome to the RVUSA Forum. As Rod said, are we talking about an Inverter or Converter.
Inverters change DC voltage into AC voltage and have a pretty large amp draw on the batteries. If the cable is not heavy enough gauge, it will get hot and melt and possibly cause a fire.
Converters change AC voltage into DC voltage to charge your batteries. If it is going bad and putting out too much voltage, it can cause the wiring to overheat, melt, etc.
Post back and give us some more clues and we will help if we can.
Hi Todd and welcome to the RVUSA Forum. As Rod said, are we talking about an Inverter or Converter.
Inverters change DC voltage into AC voltage and have a pretty large amp draw on the batteries. If the cable is not heavy enough gauge, it will get hot and melt and possibly cause a fire.
Converters change AC voltage into DC voltage to charge your batteries. If it is going bad and putting out too much voltage, it can cause the wiring to overheat, melt, etc.
Post back and give us some more clues and we will help if we can.