Power Invertor Setup ?

Where can I get a good set of cables to be used with my power invertor that wont fry the truck ?? I got a 1500 watt cobra thaqt I got from the flyin j .

Ill also need to know what kinda fuse to get and how to connect the stuff . Can anyone help plz ?

 

I'm guessing the inverter must go direct to the battery because of its size ?? If so goto a car stereo store they will have the correct size cables for the job....or what some people have done is buy a set heavy duty jumper cables and cut the ends off and crimp the proper connectors on for your battery lugs..

 

Thx yea company Im fixin to get a job with they only allow power invertors that can be plugged into cigerette lighter.. and thats not big enuf to power the microwave and stuff..

What about some kinda fuse I need to put on ends so in case theres too much power it wont blow the batteries up ?? yea it needs to be wired directly to truck battery..

 

I bought 4 gauge battery cables from advance auto. They will have the connectors as well. You will need to solder the connectors on the cables. They also sell the cables in Pilot's, etc, runs about $40 regardless. You'll also need to drill holes in your truck to route the cables thru and some grommets or silicon. Keep the cable length to 4ft or less

 

Some guys use welding leads they are a little more flexable.

 

If you need to keep your current company from finding out I would go the modified jumper cable route for sure.....just cut the clamps off one end only that way you can just run them out the window to the battery then just unclamp from the battery when your done...not sure what connectors you would need for the inverter end of the cable though without seeing the inverter..

 

yea i dont wanna drill any holes into the floorboard.. hmm ok i understand shud keep the cables under 4ft ...

i never heard of a modified jumper cable... i guess i can get those at a autoparts store ??

u never seen the poles on a cobra power invertor ?? a cpl screws comes out u put the cables into the ports then sccrew the thing back in to keep the cable from coming out..

 

Im gonna be starting with a companey at end of March so Ive got a few weeks to get this takin care of . I need some help on how to set this up .

The company only allows cigerette size port power invertors . Ive got a 1500 watt cobra invertor . I need to know what to get's and the how to's to set this up without frying the truck battery .

I know I can use 4gauge car jumper cables . But what kind of fuse box ( just in case there is a power surge or too much juice flowing ) do I use so I dont blow the battery up . What kinda clamps to use . Connectors , etc..

And most of all how not to get caught by the shop . I know I can just remove it before I go into the shop .

 

Radio shack and most truck stops have power cords that you can get with a 12 volt cigarrette plug on one end and wires on the other end.


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4 guage wire will pull some serious amps! you will fry your trucks wiring on 4 guage wires!

 

You wont have to worry about the batteries. 1500 watts is = to about 12 amps, each battery is good for at least 100 amps, 3 batteries, thats 300 amps available. Alternator delivers about 100 - 150 amps. So use the battery cables leave the clamps on one end. That way you can disconnect it when going in to your yard or shop