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Solar-electric system not generating rated power

I bought a solar PV system a couple of months ago. It has 11 410-watt panels for a total of 4.5 kW. The first month it was cloudy and never generated over 3.2 kW of power. Now that it's been bright and sunny, I am still only getting 3.2 kW. After…
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Bypassing an inverter using manually operated switch

I am in the design process phase of a home project where I will be adding a hybrid solar inverter and battery storage into my home setup. We will not be connecting a solar PV array. The goal is to charge the batteries during the off-peak "cheaper"…
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Will higher BTU A/C inverter not work in room that needs 18K BTU?

I currently have a 12,000 BTU TGM A/C inverter in my room. Whenever a technician goes for maintenance, they tell me that a 12k BTU is too small, based on size. I haven't changed it because it worked good enough, but now it's too hot, and I need to…
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Help understanding grid tie inverters with limiters

Wondering if someone can answer some questions for me about my ideal solar setup. Background - I'm looking to tinker with adding some solar piecemeal ( I know I'm better off getting all identical panels and all that, but I'm just interested in…
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Off Grid Solar System - 250 amps of Inverter capacity - What load center do I use?

I have four Sol-Ark 15k inverters (Although I'd like to size things so that I have room to add more in the future if needed). Each inverter can supply up to 62.5 amps of continuous power. So 62.5 multiplied by 4 inverters = 250 amps of total…
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Room lights flickering when I connect my desktop computer when running on Inverter

I have all LED lights (tubelights and bulbs) in my house and has been backed up by an inverter (Luminous Eco Volt +1550 with Inverlast 150Ah Tall Tubular Battery). The issue is when I connect my desktop computer (LG Thinkcenter, Intel Core i5-7400…
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Solar inverter output protection breaker

I have a solar inverter. Previously I would just assume the line and pull it through required single phase breakers in the distribution box. But I have noticed that both lines have voltage to ground. I.E. even though the consumer doesn't work when…
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Can an inverter be supplied by a battery with lower AH than required for designed VA?

I'm looking to provide backup power to a home CCTV system. The PoE switch has a maximum rated dissipation of 78W. Each camera draws a peak of 7W. Since each camera is powered by the PoE, I assume the dissipation of each camera does not need to be…
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How do I ground an AC inverter in a RV?

I am working on installing a Victron Energy Phoenix Inverter 800VA into my little teardrop RV. I am doing something men just don't do, I read the Victron Energy Phoenix Inverter manual! Appendix A starts off by saying: The AC output is isolated…
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Running Tesla Powerwall 2 Off-Grid - Excess Solar Question

Above is how I envisage my solar/battery system to be functioning in normal operation. So I've recently had a Powerwall 2 battery installed into my home. It comes with the gateway device that allows for mechanical disconnection from the grid.…
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Do I need to ground my off-grid house inverter?

I'm building a battery box for my off-grid house, consisting of a 155AH AGM sealed battery, Krieger 1100-watt inverter and a Samlex SEC-1230UL 30A battery charger for using my generator to charge the battery. I'll also have two cigarette lighters…
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Can I plug my new LG-LW2217IVSM A/C nema 6-15P into a 6-20R with a 20A-240V CB?

The user manual says to use a nema 6-15R with a 15A two pole Circuit breaker(240V). But my existing setup is a nema 6-20R with a 20A two pole CB(240V). I realize a 6-15P plug will fit into a 6-20R receptacle but I am worried about over-loading the…
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Premium for heatpump inverter technology

My understanding is that a variable speed compressor permits greater efficiency and reduce wear & tear. Assume application is in Florida, not NYC. Is there a range for the cost premium for such systems? What is the typical efficiency saving…
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Does an air conditioner's fan use more power on Max than on Auto?

I have an inverter air conditioner unit. I usually set it on 26°C, to save energy consumption. I live in a really hot area (it's 34°C right now (~93°F), in the middle of the night). My questions is about the fan speed options. I'm using it on AUTO,…
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My new inverter has an unusual power output. Will it harm ordinary appliances to use the output described?

A recently purchased 12 volt to 120 volt pure sine wave inverter produces to a standard 3 hole 15 amp receptacle, 2 hot legs of 60 volts each with 120 volts measured across them. The third leg of the standard plug (usually the ground) is neutral (or…
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