Renogy Inverter Charger Installation - Part 2 | Complete Guide inc RCD Protection

Part 2 is a detailed guide on installing the Renogy inverter charger in your campervan. No prior electrical experience? no worries, our video will guide you through every step in a clear and easy-to-follow manner.

We cover everything you need to know, including fuseboards, circuit protection and fuses, earthing and grounding, cable sizes and RCD (Residual Current Device) protection for optimal safety.

Also, we uncover how to get an RCD to function on the inverter's centre-tapped output. This ensures the inverter's output power is safe and meets current (UK) regulations.

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Disclaimer

- Jolly is a skilled electrician and electrical engineer with 20 years of experience, including 6 years specializing in campervan conversion electricals.
- Renogy has not sponsored this video, nor have they provided us with any Renogy products. All products were sourced by ourselves.
- The information is based on UK regulations and the UK inverter charger (230v), with references to the US (120v) inverter charger where relevant. Electrical regulations may vary in other countries.
- We detail how WE installed the inverter charger. Your electrical system may be different. Always read the manual and seek expert electrical help if you need it.

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Chapters ⌛

00:16 - Introduction
03:14 - DC Battery Wiring & Installation

08:33 - Fuseboards
09:24 - Fuseboard 1 - Hook-up Supply
09:59 - Fuseboard 1 - RCD
13:09 - Fuseboard 1 - MCB
16:40 - AC Input Cable
17:34 - AC Output Cable
18:03 - Fuseboard 2 - RCD
18:33 - Fuesboard 2 - MCB
18:55 - Fuseboard Enclosures

19:47 - Earthing & Bonding

25:39 - Switch On And How It Works
29:50 - Centre-Tapped AC Output Explained
32:55 - Testing - AC Output On Hook-up
33:55 - Testing - AC Output On Inverter
34:42 - Centre-Tapped Inverter & Safety
37:14 - How It Works Continued
38:26 - RCD Testing - DB2 - Inverter In Bypass (Hook-up)
39:27 - RCD Testing - DB2 - Inverter On (Centre-Tapped)
40:22 - Centre-Tapped Inverter Explained

How To Get An RCD To Function On The Inverter AC Output
44:28 - Neutral - Earth Bonding Explained
47:23 - WARNING - Product Manual Misleading Information
49:23 - Inverter RCD & Neutral-Earth Bond SOLVED
51:05 - Neutral-Earth Bond Contactor Installation
52:02 - RCD Testing - Inverter With N-E Bond Contactor

55:55 - Final Thoughts


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Video References 🎥

Installation guides and resources - www.vandercampadventures.com/renogy-inverter-charger-installation/

2000w Renogy Inverter Charger - https://shrsl.com/3wn5c
3000w Renogy Inverter Charger - https://shrsl.com/45u9s

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