nicorellius
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I was just reading this post:
My problem feels similar but it's not quite the same. I'm likely doing something wrong so I want to get a sanity check before proceeding.
My solar system is working fine, so this is mainly about the charger/inverter (which is has AC input for backup power from a GFCI outlet) and running power to a shed. I don't have a diagram handy but I'll create one if needed. Here's the scenario:
I've got the LV2424 connected to batteries and AC input. The AC input is coming from a GFCI in my house, on a circuit in the main breaker box. This all works fine, as a few times during cloudy days (when I don't get enough sun and my batteries run down), the AC kicks in to deliver power to loads and charges the batteries.
I've got the AC output connected to a 15 A surge protector (close the the LV2424), which delivers solar/battery power to various endpoints. This has been working great for a couple months or more with no issues.
I dug a trench and ran wire in conduit to deliver power to a shed about 50 feet away from the LV2424. Because I want to deliver power to both the existing surge protector and the shed, I installed a three pronged plug to one end (A) of the 12-2 UF-B that is close to the LV2424 (inside the house). The other end (B) is connected to a 20 A circuit at the shed (with a breaker in a box). I've got a single circuit in the shed, with one GFCI outlet, a light switch, and a simple overhead light. The shed wiring is (seemingly) correct.
When I plug end A into the surge protector, the GCFI delivering AC input to the LV2424 trips. But also, if I go out to the shed and flip that breaker, everything in there works fine. I've tested with multimeters and an outlet tester all with good results. Inside the house, if I press the Reset button on the GFCI it doesn't reset. It stays tripped, so I know I've got a problem.
What are the likely causes for this? Should I be doing what I'm doing in this scenario?
Any assistance is greatly appreciated.
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My problem feels similar but it's not quite the same. I'm likely doing something wrong so I want to get a sanity check before proceeding.
My solar system is working fine, so this is mainly about the charger/inverter (which is has AC input for backup power from a GFCI outlet) and running power to a shed. I don't have a diagram handy but I'll create one if needed. Here's the scenario:
I've got the LV2424 connected to batteries and AC input. The AC input is coming from a GFCI in my house, on a circuit in the main breaker box. This all works fine, as a few times during cloudy days (when I don't get enough sun and my batteries run down), the AC kicks in to deliver power to loads and charges the batteries.
I've got the AC output connected to a 15 A surge protector (close the the LV2424), which delivers solar/battery power to various endpoints. This has been working great for a couple months or more with no issues.
I dug a trench and ran wire in conduit to deliver power to a shed about 50 feet away from the LV2424. Because I want to deliver power to both the existing surge protector and the shed, I installed a three pronged plug to one end (A) of the 12-2 UF-B that is close to the LV2424 (inside the house). The other end (B) is connected to a 20 A circuit at the shed (with a breaker in a box). I've got a single circuit in the shed, with one GFCI outlet, a light switch, and a simple overhead light. The shed wiring is (seemingly) correct.
When I plug end A into the surge protector, the GCFI delivering AC input to the LV2424 trips. But also, if I go out to the shed and flip that breaker, everything in there works fine. I've tested with multimeters and an outlet tester all with good results. Inside the house, if I press the Reset button on the GFCI it doesn't reset. It stays tripped, so I know I've got a problem.
What are the likely causes for this? Should I be doing what I'm doing in this scenario?
Any assistance is greatly appreciated.