I have an inverter/charger that just says it’s rated to “1000W output” (and 10A charging).
Let’s ignore efficiency losses for now.
The 12v cables coming out of it say 16 square millimetres, which google tells me is 6AWG.
Google also tells me 6AWG copper wire is rated to 55~65A which equates to 660~780W, not 1000W.
The 12v cables are wired into the inverter internally so changing them for beefier ones isn’t really an option.
Am I right in my calculations? Does this mean I’m limited to 660W (to be safe)?
Let’s ignore efficiency losses for now.
The 12v cables coming out of it say 16 square millimetres, which google tells me is 6AWG.
Google also tells me 6AWG copper wire is rated to 55~65A which equates to 660~780W, not 1000W.
The 12v cables are wired into the inverter internally so changing them for beefier ones isn’t really an option.
Am I right in my calculations? Does this mean I’m limited to 660W (to be safe)?