Question / Feedback - Solar Battery and Inverter cable type

RE: Question / Feedback - Solar Battery and Inverter cable type

KalebTheMaker — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:43:22 GMT

Hi all, thanks for the feedback. I figured out a good source at Windy Nation and I was able to get everything I needed. Conductor and lugs.

RE: Question / Feedback - Solar Battery and Inverter cable type

dougw — Wed, 24 May 2023 14:02:17 GMT

High strand count is mainly used where flexibility or continuous flexing is needed, like welding cable, or jumper cables, or pulling through complex conduit. It is more expensive but not better at carrying current. I wouldn't expect your static installation to need a high strand count.

RE: Question / Feedback - Solar Battery and Inverter cable type

shabaz — Wed, 24 May 2023 13:56:08 GMT

Hi Kaleb,

By coincidence I'm looking at such cable right now, and it is specified as AWM style 3512. https://iq.ul.com/awm/stylepage.aspx?style=3512

Although it is mentioned for use in "fully enclosed" appliances, I have seen it deployed as the flexible connection to batteries. It is usually silicone, and very flexible, and comes in very large sizes.

Whether the rating is good for your intended application, I cannot say.