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Sorry for the delay. My solar outbuilding needed extensive mods that took much time. The "bottom half" of my 1012lv system is installed (sans solar panels), and I can say that there is definitely no N/G bond on the unit while on battery. So, I'm left to make the bond in my single breaker...

I must be confusing ordinary equipment grounding (the PV panels) to my common ground rod, and a lightning protection system. You've been a great help. Thank you. Tim

Thanks to all who replied. Sorry, I have one last question for timselectric : To clarify the lightning point, my thought had been to screw a lay-in lug to each PV panel, then run the 6g wire down and to my rod where all my system's grounds are tied. But you feel that lightning protection should...

"Does this generator have a GFCI output?" No GFCI outlet on the generator. Thanks Tim

Thanks Timselectric for your reply. "How are you going to make the connection between the generator and inverter input?" I plan to simply strip the end from an 12g extension cord and secure the bare wires to the AC Input L-N-G terminals. When needed, I'll plug the prong end into the generator's...

Yes, my 1kw LV1012 all-in-one is not grid tied. I will plug my AC Input into my 2000w inverter jenny to recharge my batteries during lengthy bad weather. The distributor, Ian Roux, told me today that the N-G is bonded while on battery, and switches off-bond when charging thru the AC Input (my...

BudMartin : So had you earthed the inverter to a rod? Or is that inadvisable in our Application? 12VoltInstalls : Could you tell me why running the inverter chassis to a rod isn't beneficial? I'm new to electrical, but learning fast. Thanks Tim

Thanks again for the replies. I'm going to be completely off-grid with my LV1012. If needed, a small inverter generator will be my back-up to recharge the batteries thru the AC Input, if needed. If the AIO bonds N-G while on battery, I'd want to bond a lug to the AOI's case, then ground it to...

I've seen people claim they've bonded those in/out neutrals because it's claimed to always be a good idea. I myself am unsure. For earthing the LV1012, doesn't one have to? Where would the system earth any faults, otherwise? Again, I'm unsure, but would suspect this to be the case. Tim

Thanks for reply. I appreciate your help. So, you didn't bond to ground anywhere on your AC Output? And did you jumper the AC input & output Neutrals like all the lv2424 folks do? Finally, did you earth the inverter box to a grounding rod? If so, where on the box did you ground it? Tim

Does the LV1012 have an N-G Bond while on Battery, or does the relay bond the N-G while on Shore Power (a small generator)? I see lots of discussion about the LV2424, but nothing on the LV1012. Tim

Thanks so much for your reply. I've already bought the 1012LV, panels, batteries and PV wire, so I have to live with this limited capacity. Thanks for your advice, I'll buy some 2awg lugs and a crimper and use the excess to make my jumpers, as well as a class-t fuse. The T-Tocas disconnect you...

Newbie here, building a small off-grid backup housed in a outdoor shed. Will's book. Hours on the forums. A quick check would be much appreciated. MPP solar 1012LV-MS 1kw 40a MPPT from Watts24/7 Two 100ah 12v LiFePO4 batteries wiring in parallel. Four 100w panels each Voc 22.1V and Isc 5.86A...