[CrunchTime]

On my Zivan, the grey 50A Anderson output connector has + and - marked on it?

[Tedktis]

Originally Posted by CrunchTime

On my Zivan, the grey 50A Anderson output connector has + and - marked on it?

Mine as well, but the Zivan Tech told me specifically to check the polarity regardless. Idk know why, except when I wired the input end (blue and brown) he said it didn't matter as long as I checked the polarity on the output. It's an AC current from the wall outlet so does it really matter on the connection position of the input wires? I was also told that the smaller top prong is hot and the larger prong is neutral. The green/yellow can only go the lower earth prong.

[Tedktis]

What gauge wire is recommended for charger-to-batteries?

[racunniff]

Originally Posted by Tedktis

What gauge wire is recommended for charger-to-batteries?

It depends on the voltage of your main pack - since the Zivan puts out different amps at each voltage level (see http://www.zivanusa.com/NG3BatteryCharger.htm for details). Once you know how many amps are going out, you can size your wires. My favorite chart is at http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm

For most conversions in the 100 volt-ish range, 8 or 10 gauge wire should be sufficient. But your mileage (and current) may vary...

[Tedktis]

Originally Posted by racunniff

It depends on the voltage of your main pack - since the Zivan puts out different amps at each voltage level (see http://www.zivanusa.com/NG3BatteryCharger.htm for details). Once you know how many amps are going out, you can size your wires. My favorite chart is at http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm

For most conversions in the 100 volt-ish range, 8 or 10 gauge wire should be sufficient. But your mileage (and current) may vary...

Thank you, great links. looks like #8AWG for me. Now how to Wire em up?