First off, hello from New Mexico! I've been here a while and have really enjoyed reading the posts on the forum. I'm in the final stages of gathering materials to install a victron 12/3000 inverter and three battleborn batteries but have a couple questions to clear up in my mind before starting.
1. The installation of the inverter calls for the AC input be protected by a circuit breaker. I've seen some installations and diagrams that include an additional main breaker prior to the inverter, where many more installations do not include this additional breaker box. Is it correct to assume that if shore power is originating from a circuit protected pedestal then this requirement has been met and there isn't a need to install a new breaker box in the rv?
2. I understand that the oem converter/charger cannot run concurrently with the inverter. Can the breaker to the converter simply be shut off or is it recommended that it be completely disconnected?
3. I think I read somewhere that since the lithium batteries charge at such a different rate than a flooded battery that they could effect the battery in the tow vehicle when connected. Did I read that wrong or does the current setup prevent that?
That's all I can think of right now, any comments are appreciated.
1. The installation of the inverter calls for the AC input be protected by a circuit breaker. I've seen some installations and diagrams that include an additional main breaker prior to the inverter, where many more installations do not include this additional breaker box. Is it correct to assume that if shore power is originating from a circuit protected pedestal then this requirement has been met and there isn't a need to install a new breaker box in the rv?
2. I understand that the oem converter/charger cannot run concurrently with the inverter. Can the breaker to the converter simply be shut off or is it recommended that it be completely disconnected?
3. I think I read somewhere that since the lithium batteries charge at such a different rate than a flooded battery that they could effect the battery in the tow vehicle when connected. Did I read that wrong or does the current setup prevent that?
That's all I can think of right now, any comments are appreciated.
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