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200A breaker is OK, could use fuse -
https://www.bluesea.com/products/772...ety_Fuse_Block
OK, the only reason I specced a breaker was I figured I wouldn't have to worry about extra fuses... but it seems like this one is a 'worst case' fuse? Is there any difference between a breaker and a fuse?
It is a safety fuse, you don’t need a circuit breaker there. Circuit breaker disconnects the circuit if current is too high just like fuse but circuit breaker can be reset and fuse is one time use. Hopefully this 200A fuse will never fry.
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Between the ground bolt on the seat and batteries you need to place a measuring shunt. Consider this
http://www.victronenergy.com/upload/...-series-EN.pdf Connection between the Victron’s shunt and display panel doesn’t require twisted cable, I don’t know about Tri Metric.
So this would replace the Trimetric Monitor, correct? That's fine, I'd rather use one that someone recommends... I just added the Trimetric based on a conversation with a guy at AM Solar.
My personal experience with Xantrex (Victron like) has been great, simple to use menu. A lot folks like Trimetric, I am not too hot about it.
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Switch – Yes
Is there a particular switch you'd recommend? And are there any other places in the system that would need some sort of switch?
https://www.bluesea.com/products/6005/m-Series_Mini_On-Off_Battery_Switch_with_Key_-_Red
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14 gauge marine wire, OK. It is simple formula to find wire gauge. Find out current flow such as: 600W Inverter / 12V = 50A; go to this table and find the AWG require for running distance -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_wire_gauge
I will give this a study. But for DC runs (LED lights, fan, usb chargers, etc.) 14 gauge is standard, right?
There is no standard, it depends on the load, but, you will be fine with 14 except an inverter connection.
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What I the connection between Tri-Metric and SunCharger?
I am not sure to be honest, the gentleman at AM Solar mentioned a wire that connects the two. But if the BMV-700 replaces it, I will adjust the plan.
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Consider MPPT controller for your panel
http://www.grapesolar.com/images/pdf/GS-S-160-Fab8.pdf http://www.homedepot.com/p/Grape-Sol...Fab8/202959994
like this one -
http://www.morningstarcorp.com/products/sunsaver-mppt/ MPPT makes high voltage useable versus PWM which chops it off.
This would replace the SunCharger, correct? Again, I am fine going with recommendations...
Yes, Morningstar is a good company, but there are others. Just pick a MPPT unit with amperage better than 160W/14V=12A
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600W toaster?, I though they are usually higher power.
I ran across some low-wattage toaster oven and thought that it could be an option...
Just be aware that this toaster will drive your electrical system cost and difficulties.
I would suggest adding 15A service, look for Dave’s DIY electrical 15A shore power implementation.
It would be wise to have battery charger like this one
http://www.amazon.com/Samlex-America-SEC1230A-Smart-Charger/dp/B004U7VBDE or this one
http://www.bestconverter.com/804-1240-02-Truecharge2-40-Amp_p_315.html#.VF5gVvnF__E
George.