04-12-2020, 07:22 PM
Hi Forest,
I've been impressed with the consistently knowledgable folks at BB. And eager to put these batteries to work.
Thanks for pointing out the slo-blo fuse on the negative. It makes sense to me that the cut-off switch would lift the battery ground. But since the negative battery cable still goes to the inverter and loads (even with the switch off,) there doesn't seem to be a real emergency disconnect; there are lots of other ground connections in the system. I hope to understand Newell's design wisdom as I learn more.
The owner's manual points out the fuse on the negative ground connection but makes no mention of a positive fuse, and I have not found one.
Any idea why there are two positive cables from the battery bank - maybe just a cable sizing issue that wouldn't work through the single terminal block?
Thanks again!
I've been impressed with the consistently knowledgable folks at BB. And eager to put these batteries to work.
Thanks for pointing out the slo-blo fuse on the negative. It makes sense to me that the cut-off switch would lift the battery ground. But since the negative battery cable still goes to the inverter and loads (even with the switch off,) there doesn't seem to be a real emergency disconnect; there are lots of other ground connections in the system. I hope to understand Newell's design wisdom as I learn more.
The owner's manual points out the fuse on the negative ground connection but makes no mention of a positive fuse, and I have not found one.
Any idea why there are two positive cables from the battery bank - maybe just a cable sizing issue that wouldn't work through the single terminal block?
Thanks again!
2001 #579 ("Chester's Coach")