2/0 AWG DLO ESS Cable - Custom Build
2/0 AWG DLO cable, custom built to your measurements. Choose your length, fittings and any add-ons below. Price starts with the assembly charge; cable length and selected fittings are added as you choose them.
CSA-certified RW90 cable to CSA C22.2 No. 38. Built with plated Quick Cable lugs and pneumatic crimps for battery and inverter connections.
Made for ESS battery and inverter connections
- CSA-marked DLO / RW90 cable with flexible tinned-copper strands.
- Tin-plated Quick Cable copper lugs with cUL listing, selected to fit your stud size.
- Pneumatically crimped with our Quick Cable machine and matched tooling, following the manufacturer's instructions.
- Adhesive-lined heat shrink seals the lug barrels and identifies polarity.
Both positive and negative leads use black cable. Red heat shrink marks positive; black marks negative. There is no red-wire surcharge on DLO.
Order the length you actually need
Enter inches, centimetres or metres. Measure eye to eye: centre of hole to centre of hole. A matching pair contains two cables of your entered length, with the same selected end fittings.
Cable ratings
DLO cable uses EPR insulation and a tough CPE jacket. The cable carries CSA C22.2 No. 38 RW90 markings, a 90°C wet/dry rating and a -40°C cold-bend rating. Voltage ratings are 1,000V RW90 and up to 2,000V DLO / RHH-RHW-2. It resists oil, moisture, weather and abrasion.
Certification applies to the specified cable and lugs. Selecting another fitting does not give that fitting the lug's certification. Final ESS installation approval is handled by your local electrical authority. Ask us for the component and assembly information your installer needs.
Add what you need
Choose plated eyelets for each end, or a battery clamp where appropriate. Optional covers, a disconnect switch, or a fuse / breaker package can be added. Protection packages include your selected extra DLO connection lead and plated eyelets. A matching pair gets one protection package on the positive side. Black-jacket leads are marked red for positive.
MEGA packages include one fitted fuse and one spare. Choose 32V fuses for 12V/24V systems, or 80V fuses for 48V systems. Match protection to the cable, battery and inverter instructions.
How many amps does an inverter draw?
A bigger inverter needs more power from the battery. These are approximate battery amps when running at full output:
| Inverter load | 12V battery | 24V battery | 48V battery |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500W | 50A | 25A | 12A |
| 1,000W | 95A | 50A | 25A |
| 1,500W | 140A | 70A | 35A |
| 2,000W | 185A | 95A | 50A |
| 3,000W | 280A | 140A | 70A |
| 5,000W | 465A | 235A | 120A |
| 6,000W | — | 280A | 140A |
| 8,000W | — | 375A | 190A |
| 10,000W | — | 465A | 235A |
| 15,000W | — | 695A | 350A |
Estimates allow for about 90% inverter efficiency at nominal battery voltage, rounded for a quick guide. Draw rises as battery voltage falls; starting a motor can briefly draw much more.
These are running amps, not fuse sizes. Use the inverter maker's specified fuse and cable size. The fuse must also suit your cable and battery; lithium batteries may need a high-interrupt-rating fuse such as Class T. Victron wiring guide. Not sure? Send us your inverter model and battery voltage.
Volume orders: Ask about discounts of up to 30% on 10 or more ESS sets. Need another terminal arrangement or help sizing the cable? Email sales@batterycables.ca or call 204-291-7198.
