Power inverter installation?? (Vector 2500W in Tacoma truck)
I purchased a 2008 Tacoma truck that has a Vector VEC056D 2500W inverter installed. The unit is in the bed (truck has a topper cover). There are 4 cables running from the inverter to the battery. I would like to know if it is properly installed.
There are two cables going to the battery + terminal, the other two cables there is one to the battery - terminal and one to the body fender. I do not see any fuse or disconnect switch.
The unit does work with no problems but I was wondering if it is properly wired.
Thanks for your assistance.
Don
There are two cables going to the battery + terminal, the other two cables there is one to the battery - terminal and one to the body fender. I do not see any fuse or disconnect switch.
The unit does work with no problems but I was wondering if it is properly wired.
Thanks for your assistance.
Don
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Answers & Comments
Don, There are two ways in which I would have satisfyied the 6 foot guide line. 1. Mounted the VECTOR under the hood. 2. Supplied the VECTOR with additional "bed mounted" battery to be charged via the present wiring with a two pole single throw "knife switch" as as the "connect/disconnect to the vehicle battery/alternator for charging the new battery. In any case, you should make it a twice yearly thing to inspect the 15 feet of wire now installed, for wear and tear faults that could result in sparks, smoke, fire. You may need to visit local electrical supply house to see what they have to offer in the way of small "breaker-boxes" that may be capable of handling such large GAGE wire. I MEAN #2 gage wire IS very thick and expensive per foot!!!! A disconnect box similar to type found mounted to brick-work and next to and connecting a 1.5 to 2 ton central air unit might do the trick. But anyhow, if you are not going to use the VECTOR disconnect the POSITIVE lead at the battery and tape the connector with electrical tape to be safe. Let me know how it works out for you. [email protected] aim.com 12fixlouie