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vic

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Hello all, I purchased a 2026 delta 292rl and love it. I know its inverter prep ready as far as the receptical.
My question is, can I use the existing bus block to connect the main power or do I have to come directly off my batteries. Thanks all so many youtube videos that I got confused! Lol
 
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When connecting/adding an inverter, you can use a busbar, then to inverter. You will need a large (400amp) fuse off battery, before busbar.

Here is my setup, a bit more than you're planning, but will give you a good idea on how to route power.

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vic said:
So after connecting to the existing busbar that has all power connected, add a 400a fuse and then add a disconnect switch? Sorry just trying to have it clear!
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There is more to this. You will need to determine your inverter size and then replace existing cables coming off battery. Most likely you will need 2/0 or 4/0 AWG to be safe. The busbar you have....from factory? If so, it is most likely not rated to handle the amp draw an inverter will draw. I use and would recommend a Victron Lynx Distributor

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You can see I have 2x of them in my install. The busbar on the far right is the factory 12v busbar with thermal fuse connections. I keep that for small amp 12v gear. I moved my hydraulic jacks/slides off of that busbar.

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Oregon_Camper said:
There is more to this. You will need to determine your inverter size and then replace existing cables coming off battery. Most likely you will need 2/0 or 4/0 AWG to be safe. The busbar you have....from factory? If so, it is most likely not rated to handle the amp draw an inverter will draw. I use and would recommend a Victron Lynx Distributor

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You can see I have 2x of them in my install. The busbar on the far right is the factory 12v busbar with thermal fuse connections. I keep that for small amp 12v gear. I moved my hydraulic jacks/slides off of that busbar.

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Got it thanks again!
 
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Oregon_Camper said:
There is more to this. You will need to determine your inverter size and then replace existing cables coming off battery. Most likely you will need 2/0 or 4/0 AWG to be safe. The busbar you have....from factory? If so, it is most likely not rated to handle the amp draw an inverter will draw. I use and would recommend a Victron Lynx Distributor

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You can see I have 2x of them in my install. The busbar on the far right is the factory 12v busbar with thermal fuse connections. I keep that for small amp 12v gear. I moved my hydraulic jacks/slides off of that busbar.

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So running another batt cable from the battery leaving the other existing cable there connected to busbar . Then with new battery cable then add fuse, disconnect switch etc. Getting a Pure Sine 2500w with auto transfer switch .
 
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vic said:
So running another batt cable from the battery leaving the other existing cable there connected to busbar . Then with new battery cable then add fuse, disconnect switch etc. Getting a Pure Sine 2500w with auto transfer switch .
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I'd recommend removing all cables from battery...route new cables to Victron Lynx...then pull 12v from there for the existing 12 bus bar and your new inverter. You can see how I did this in my image above.
 
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Oregon_Camper said:
There is more to this. You will need to determine your inverter size and then replace existing cables coming off battery. Most likely you will need 2/0 or 4/0 AWG to be safe. The busbar you have....from factory? If so, it is most likely not rated to handle the amp draw an inverter will draw. I use and would recommend a Victron Lynx Distributor

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You can see I have 2x of them in my install. The busbar on the far right is the factory 12v busbar with thermal fuse connections. I keep that for small amp 12v gear. I moved my hydraulic jacks/slides off of that busbar.

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Umm, probably poking the bear here.......Look at those Battle Bomb Batteries............
 
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dwcfish said:
Umm, probably poking the bear here.......Look at those Battle Bomb Batteries............
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Trust me, I have already had a LONG coversation with BB. I was under contract with them for a year, but no longer. They have agreed if I ever have an issue, they will make it right. Time will tell.
 
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