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the wires and connectors should be selected to ensure minimum voltage drop between
the battery and the inverter. Thinner wires and loose connections will result in poor
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drop due to the current & the resistance of the length of the wire should be less than
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use aluminum wire as it has higher resistance per unit length. Wires can be bought at a
marine / welding supply store.
Effects of low voltage on common electrical loads are given below:
- Lighting circuits - incandescent and Quartz Halogen:
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less visible light.
- Lighting circuits - uorescent: Voltage drop causes a nearly proportional drop in
light output.
- AC induction motors: 
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drop in these circuits may cause failure to start and possible motor damage.
- PV battery charging circuits: These are critical because voltage drop can cause a dis-
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5% can reduce charge current to the battery by a much greater percentage.
Fuse Protection In Battery Circuits
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can ow from the battery to the point of shorting and that section of the wire will be-
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cause injury. To prevent occurrence of hazardous conditions under short circuit condi-
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Terminal. The fuse will require a corresponding fuse holder.
SECTION 8 | Installation