rocktman
New Member
I have a couple of issues with my new system, which Signature hasn't been able to resolve yet. Looking for some outside assistance:
1) with batteries on, our house has many weird electrical issues.
a) GFCI outlet in a bathroom randomly clicks repeatedly, very loudly. (I've never heard a GFCI click more than once before this).
b) we have 2 UPS battery backups that also click, randomly
c) we have a fancy toilet that it’s built-in breaker in the plug trips.
None of these happen if I simply turn off the batteries.
2) My solar panels make nearly zero power with the batteries turned off. If I turn on the batteries, they operate normally. I then have the issues reported in #1.
Within 5 minutes of each other, batteries off PV output PV1 24W, PV2 23W. Batteries on, PV output PV1 1376W, PV2 1295W. We have two strings of 11 390W panels each.
I've attached my wiring diagram for reference, though it's pretty standard I think. Issues in #1 began before installing the PV panels, so I don't think the the PV is to blame.
Signature seems to be eager to help, but are stuck on the thought that I must have a wiring issue. I've checked it many, many times, and the system runs fine when batteries aren't involved. I have verified that none of the sub-panels have the bonding screw installed.
I'm a new member here, located in Princeton, TX. I hope I posted in the correct section. Thanks in advance.
1) with batteries on, our house has many weird electrical issues.
a) GFCI outlet in a bathroom randomly clicks repeatedly, very loudly. (I've never heard a GFCI click more than once before this).
b) we have 2 UPS battery backups that also click, randomly
c) we have a fancy toilet that it’s built-in breaker in the plug trips.
None of these happen if I simply turn off the batteries.
2) My solar panels make nearly zero power with the batteries turned off. If I turn on the batteries, they operate normally. I then have the issues reported in #1.
Within 5 minutes of each other, batteries off PV output PV1 24W, PV2 23W. Batteries on, PV output PV1 1376W, PV2 1295W. We have two strings of 11 390W panels each.
I've attached my wiring diagram for reference, though it's pretty standard I think. Issues in #1 began before installing the PV panels, so I don't think the the PV is to blame.
Signature seems to be eager to help, but are stuck on the thought that I must have a wiring issue. I've checked it many, many times, and the system runs fine when batteries aren't involved. I have verified that none of the sub-panels have the bonding screw installed.
I'm a new member here, located in Princeton, TX. I hope I posted in the correct section. Thanks in advance.