Wire Gauge to Use Between 3000 Watt Inverter and AC Panel
Updated 06/16/2025 | Published 05/12/2021
Question:
What size wire and type, stranded or solid should I use between a 2000 or 3000 watt inverter to my AC panel ?
asked by: Sam H
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Expert Reply:
For a 3,000 watt inverter like the # 34275013 it's recommended to use 1 or 0 AWG between it and the panel. Solid or stranded is fine.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Go Power Industrial Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger - 3,000 Watts - 100 Amps - 12V
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Marshall C.
5/24/2025
3000 watt inverter pushes 28 amps max. So why not 10/2 Awg wire?