Recent content by Jimmy79

I had a bit of a hiccup with a growatt inverter, turns out the stated minimum input voltage was not accurate. After adding more panels, it worked. Just a thought.

Thanks for posting! As I understand it, ac power runs through the inverter, and is supplemented by pv when available…? Looking forward to your progress.

I’m running a 1/2 hp now much like you do. Surprising how much juice they use. I’m along way from running my 2hp submersible…. Still dreaming though!

I’ve been looking for a 1/3hp pump, can you please share the model? Thanks

Part of my fun Solar education. Used to have a YouTube channel. I think most boaters think I’m nuts!

Thanks

Thanks for the valuable input. From a safety standpoint, I have an interlock installed- in other words I cant physically power the house from battery or generator until I turn off the mains. I dont know if that will pass inspection. Also, we want to try to live intermittently on batteries this...

I have an interlock installed... does that qualify?

The whole system. Since I designed it with my YouTube degree, I’m sure something is not code…?

Thank you all so much for your input! I found it all very helpfull and encouraging. Attached is a schematic of my current system. All is in place except for the solar array. I'd like to try and get permitted then turn off the mains for the winter ...;). What do you all think?

Thank you! I think I can save a bunch if I can run my pumps.

Ahhhh! All is not lost…..lol thank you so much!

In the midst of becoming a YouTube solar expert, I got a great "deal" on a bunch of Canadian solar panels. Then I discovered California's list of approved solar equipment. I don't see them there! Am I missing something? But here’s the real problem... I got the solar bug a few years back and...

Patrick, did you give this inverter a try? I'm looking at it too. Jim... central Sierra foothills .. dont tread

I have a different model. Out of the box it would throw the "AC Outrange" error. I knew the grid was correct (240 at 60 hz in the states). Turns out my problem had nothing to do with the AC. The DC operating range for my unit is 80-550 volts. It started working after I raised the voltage to well...