Why do you need a 1,000 watt inverter? How long do you think an Optima will operateit? 1,000 watts will need 85 amps assuming 100% effeciency. That will give ~40 minutes run time in a perfect world. In actuality, an 85 A/H load for 45 minutes will give you a damaged battery. You should plan on 2 or 3 Optimas to run that thing.

Dennis

----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Mari <vw4x41987@YAHOO.COM>
Date: Monday, June 26, 2006 9:36 am
Subject: Re: Installing a 1000W converter

> I'm using AMG type fuses and holders for my inverter, converter
> and 3 batteries. The AMG type fuse is small for 100+ amp size and
> they can be had at a low price.
>
>  Dave,
>  87 Syncro Westy Zetec
>
> Gilles Turmel <gilles.turmel@SYMPATICO.CA> wrote:
>  Hi,
> I want to isntall a 1000W converter from my Optima yellow top. In the
> instructions they say to put a 150ADC fuse between the converter
> an the
> battery. I find this fuse to be very big. Anyone on the list did that
> kind of installation? If yes what size fuse did you use?
> Best regards.
> Gilles Turmel
>
>
>
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