OK, time to start working on this.
I need to spend the budget on other things right now, so no dual battery, yet. But I do have the parts to get my fuse block set up for accessories. I'm missing a few of the odd bits here and there, and most importantly, some kind of main fuse between the battery and the accessories fuses.
I've seen others use the Maxi Fuse type block, like what Blue Sea has, and I have 4 gauge cable for this job. Assuming that the cable can handle the amperage, the fuse block is rated at 30 amps per fuse, 90 amps total per side, max 100, for a total max amperage of 200. I seriously doubt I will ever have six 30 amp fuses in there, but given the possibility of as much as 180 amps being called upon, what size should be the maxi fuse? Do I add up the total amps I could possibly use for the accessories I have in there?
Some general questions:
https://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/fuses-guide-uses.html
https://www.bluesea.com/resources/1437
http://www.usawire-cable.com/pdfs/nec%20ampacities.pdf
I need to spend the budget on other things right now, so no dual battery, yet. But I do have the parts to get my fuse block set up for accessories. I'm missing a few of the odd bits here and there, and most importantly, some kind of main fuse between the battery and the accessories fuses.
I've seen others use the Maxi Fuse type block, like what Blue Sea has, and I have 4 gauge cable for this job. Assuming that the cable can handle the amperage, the fuse block is rated at 30 amps per fuse, 90 amps total per side, max 100, for a total max amperage of 200. I seriously doubt I will ever have six 30 amp fuses in there, but given the possibility of as much as 180 amps being called upon, what size should be the maxi fuse? Do I add up the total amps I could possibly use for the accessories I have in there?
Some general questions:
- Chris, how's that one battery holding up?
- What is the consensus on using some kind of battery cut off? At this point, I could either use a solenoid, with a master switch, or a Blue Sea switch in the line. Which would you use, and why? (Either of these would be an easy conversion to dual batteries at a later date.)
- For the future, when it comes to putting two batteries into the box, the floor has that trench in it, and the outside half (driver's side) of the floor is slanted -- how do you actually put the batteries in and level? Blocks of wood? My current battery is larger than standard, but I'm pretty sure even a standard battery would not fit turned sideways in there.
https://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/fuses-guide-uses.html
https://www.bluesea.com/resources/1437
http://www.usawire-cable.com/pdfs/nec%20ampacities.pdf