Recent content by Wygonski

Yes, that's correct. Only if I plug into shore power will the AC distribution panel be live. And in that case I wouldn't plug into the inverter AC out at all, and would toggle it's switch to off.

Regarding the power loop, my standalone inverter takes input at the battery terminals and outputs AC at it's outlets into which I will only plug in, for example, a brick+USB cable phone charger, so no loop there, correct?

(continued) Is this OEM power center (manufacturers term) what you meant by inverter/charger? In any case there is no transfer switch (yet). I also have a small-capacity inverter (300W I believe) that's only used for charging phones when we're on solar.

Thanks for your detailed reply. I was planning on leaving the OEM unit in place. Just so I'm clear on terms, my popup OEM power center unit has 1) AC distribution w. breakers to outlets, 2) converter generating 12v (fused) to LED lights, refrig, heater blower, 12v outlets, etc. and 3)...

Thanks, that's helpful to know we don't need to worry about switching over. Most often when we camp on grid, we will pack away or leave home the PV as they are "portable", so they will be unplugged rather than switched off.

I am installing a solar system in a pop-up with stock WFCO WF-8275 converter and 12v SLA battery. Solar system has 2 x 100W panels in series to a Epever Triton 20A mppt controller. We sometimes camp where shore power is available, and when the new solar system is installed and we are not on...