The Go Power! 250 Amp DC Breaker Inverter Install Kit Connects a 2,000 to 2,500 Watt 12 Volt Inverter Through a Breaker You Can Reset
The Go Power! 250 Amp DC Breaker Inverter Install Kit connects a 2,000 to 2,500 watt inverter to a 12 volt battery bank. It uses a 250 amp resettable DC breaker in place of a fuse.
The kit includes the breaker, a heavy-gauge cable set with tie-downs and a mounting bracket for the breaker. If the breaker trips, you fix the problem and reset it, with no spare fuses to carry.
Go Power! 250 Amp DC Breaker Inverter Install Kit Features
Resettable 250 Amp DC Breaker
The 250 amp breaker sits between the battery bank and the inverter. After a trip, you clear the fault and reset the breaker instead of swapping in a new fuse.
Works as a DC Disconnect
Go Power notes that a breaker doubles as a DC disconnect. The breaker has an ON and OFF handle, so you can switch off the battery feed to the inverter.
Heavy-Gauge Cable Set With Tie-Downs
The kit comes with a heavy-gauge cable set sized for runs up to about 10 feet, plus tie-downs to secure the cables.
Mounting Bracket Included
A mounting bracket for the breaker comes in the kit, so you can fix the breaker in place close to the battery positive terminal.
Real-World Applications
2,000 to 2,500 watt inverters on 12 volts. Go Power sizes this kit for inverters in this range on a 12 volt battery bank.
Installs that need a disconnect at the battery. Mount the breaker close to the battery positive terminal and use its handle to switch off the inverter's battery feed.
Practical Comparison
250 Amp Breaker Kit Versus a Class T Fuse Kit
A breaker doubles as a DC disconnect and resets after a fault. A Class T fuse has a higher interrupt rating. Go Power says either one does the job when it is sized correctly.
250 Amp Versus 175 Amp Breaker Kit
Go Power lists the 175 amp breaker kit for 12 volt inverters up to 1,800 watts, with 10 foot #2 AWG cable. This 250 amp kit covers the next step up, 2,000 to 2,500 watts at 12 volts.
Buyer Guidance
Sizing by DC Current
Go Power's rule of thumb for an inverter's DC current is watts divided by (battery volts x 0.9). A 24 volt inverter draws half the DC current of a 12 volt inverter of the same wattage. Go Power gives this kit's range for 12 volt inverters. For 2,000 to 3,000 watt inverters on 24 volts, Go Power names GP-DC-KIT3 or the 175 amp breaker kit instead.
Keep the Cables Short
Keep the DC cables as short as practical. The supplied set is sized for runs up to about 10 feet, so plan to mount the inverter near the batteries and the breaker close to the battery positive terminal. Follow your inverter manual for its cable and protection requirements.
This May Be A Good Fit If
- Your inverter is 2,000 to 2,500 watts on a 12 volt bank
- You'd rather reset a breaker than carry spare fuses
- You want a DC disconnect between battery and inverter
- Your inverter can sit within about 10 feet of the batteries
Common Questions
Should I Choose a Breaker Kit or a Fuse Kit?
Choose the breaker kit if you want a DC disconnect and a reset after a fault. Choose a Class T fuse kit if you want the higher interrupt rating. Go Power says both work when sized correctly.
Which Inverters Is the 250 Amp Kit For?
Inverters of 2,000 to 2,500 watts on a 12 volt battery bank.
How Far From the Battery Can the Inverter Be?
Keep the run as short as practical. The cable set is sized for runs up to about 10 feet, with the breaker mounted close to the battery positive terminal.
Is a Fuse Included?
No. The 250 amp breaker takes the place of a fuse in this kit.
What's Included
- 1 x 250 Amp Resettable DC Breaker
- 1 x Heavy-Gauge Cable Set
- 1 x Set of Tie-Downs
- 1 x Breaker Mounting Bracket
A Resettable Way to Protect a Larger Inverter
The Go Power! 250 Amp DC Breaker Inverter Install Kit pairs a resettable 250 amp breaker with a heavy-gauge cable set, tie-downs and a mounting bracket for 2,000 to 2,500 watt inverters on 12 volts. If you'd like help deciding between this kit and a fuse kit, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.
Go Power! 250 Amp DC Breaker Inverter Install Kit Specifications
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| Model |
GP-DC-BREAKER-KIT-250 |
| Protection |
| Breaker |
250 A resettable DC breaker |
| Fuse |
None (breaker replaces the fuse) |
| Controls |
ON and OFF handle |
| Fit |
| Inverter Size at 12 V |
2000-2500 W |
| Cable |
| Cable Set |
Heavy-gauge |
| Run Length |
Up to about 10 ft |
| Kit Contents |
| Breaker |
250 A resettable DC breaker |
| Cable Set |
Heavy-gauge, with tie-downs |
| Mounting Bracket |
For the breaker |