DC input and output

Product Discussion
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I’m using a AC500 and expansion batteries to power my sailboat. I will be charging primarily with solar. But I’d also like to charge from the alternator when motoring. What’s the largest wire size I can run from the alternator? I know I can run any size I suppose, but what’s the max DC input and corresponding wire size? I can figure out wire size with max input. Is there a connector for this other than the cigarette lighter plug? And then what’s the max DC output/wire size I can run to the DC fuse panel? And what connector?

Thank you!

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Hi @Rfury,

when charging from a alternator, your are limited to the AC500 Solar Input. Max. 3.000 W, VOC 12-150 VDC, 15 A. The Cable included with the AC500 should be just abour right for this.

greetings
Erik

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That depends on the length of the supply cable.
The longer the cable, the higher the resistance.
I would recommend a cable cross-section of 4 mm², then you won’t go wrong.