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12 VDC battery connector addition

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by rrolff, Dec 22, 2009.

  1. rrolff

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    Anyone have recommendations for connecting stuff to the battery? Not sure if it has side post threads - or a good way to make multiple connections... I'm adding a 1500W inverter (4 awg wire), a sub (8 awg), and some ancillary stuff (12 awg)...

    Pics would also be great!

    TIA
     
    #1 rrolff, Dec 22, 2009
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    I've got a 1,500 watt pure sine in the trunk, but I believe the battery can only handle about 1,000 watts so I put in a breaker that's underrated relative to the rest of the system. I found Anderson PowerPole connectors satisfactory for connections.
     
    #2 kenmce, Dec 22, 2009
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    * Where in the car do you want them to be?

    * Will they come and go or will they be installed and stay there?


    I got my plug from powerwerx.com. Specifically I went with two of the 175 amp Powerpole plugs. One plug is wired directly to the battery with 4 gauge multi strand copper wire and goes through a hole into the upper trunk. When not in service it just lays in there with a dust cover on it. When in use, it plugs into a matching fitting that leads into the inverter. When not in use it is unplugged because it turns out my inverter always has a slight draw. The fittings are polarized and it is not possible to plug them together backwards. I'm wondering if the "Chassis Mount"fittings might be right for you, but am a little vague on your exact setup.
     
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