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    Power Transfer time - Problem

    Replacing the inverters (3) is not an option since it is expensive, also batteries are not compatible with other brands. A surge protection device with time delay should be able to do the job, once a disconnection happens then it gives few min to connect again. But whether a quick...
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    Power Transfer time - Problem

    Good, but does it activate during the inverter's quick power transfer? I see it costs around 300$, it would be 1500$ investment for my 5 ACs if it works well. https://www.microair.net/products/easystart-364-3-ton-single-phase-soft-starter-for-air-conditioners
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    Power Transfer time - Problem

    When the electricity grid connects or disconnects, there's a quick interruption that makes the lights flicker. This happens because power is being shifted between the grid and batteries, or the other way around. Usually, this isn't a big deal except for air conditioners and fridges. I've got a...
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    AC load draws equally from inverters

    It sounds normal to me that AC load should be equally distributed over paralleled inverters but in not in the case when 1 inverter has more panels than the other, the inverter is not pulling all available power from PV to power the load when AC load is equally distributed. DC charging is...
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    PV Voltage drop during inverter load - SPF5000 ES

    Hello, curious to know if the reported problem was resolved by new FW? My problem is very similar, not completely resolved but improved with the capacitors, I am still looking for a solution The magic number when the PV starts dropping is above 2300w, anything below is very stable, above...
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    Growatt Inverter Not Auto Starting In Morning

    I am having this case since day 1 installed, as per reddv1, Growatt responded they will send him a new firmware and it is unlikely they will send a new firmware to address other issues, he reported this issue only. Not sure why it was working for you well then stopped after some time? maybe...
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    Growatt Inverter Not Auto Starting In Morning

    Hi, did you receive the firmware from Growatt to resolve the reported problem? If yes, can you please share it?
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    Photocell switch to preserve batteries

    Not sure about wiring, I have the below contactor, I have the line power coming from the photocell I call it L1, and i have another power feed from the inverter I call it L2, I call output from the contactor as L3. I should connect L1 and L2 to the contactor and it should work in a way to...
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    How to check Available PV power?

    I was always wondering why the inverter does not show how much the PV have unutilized available power? I understand this all depends on many factors, sunlight, temperature, orientation, angle, cabling, etc... But can't this calculated as an approximate value from PV volts by applying certain...
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    LIO II-4810 from Voltronic

    Yes, i have the same impression, purchased and installed 4 pcs in parallel since 6 months and they are doing very well.
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    Photocell switch to preserve batteries

    This is good, have you ever used them for the same explained purpose ?
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    Photocell switch to preserve batteries

    But this will disconnect the battery and causes the inverters to shutdown. This is how my inverter works, it doesn't work without battery, moreover, if i suppose the inverter will keep working without battery only on solar, i have other appliances in the house that are critical and should...
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    Photocell switch to preserve batteries

    There are some inverters having such feature called TWIN, they have a second output for non critical appliances, but my experience was bad since they are not well built and having design defects. But if i manage to automate testing and controlling on/off based on battery voltage or SOC then i...
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    Photocell switch to preserve batteries

    The title sounds strange but i couldn't find any better summary for a title. In an off-grid system, using lithium batteries, PV and inverters, during winter, non critical devices such as water heaters, water pumps, heating system, consume high power, I have installed timers so they operate...
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