I started with a Trace SW4024 24v inverter 120v AC, 24 years ago, 4000 watts
(still own it and loaned it to a friend who is using it, while building his house)
then in 2016 upgraded to a Xantrex SW+5048 48v inverter, 120v AC, 5000 watts
(still own it)
again in 2022 upgraded to Schneider XW Pro, 48v inverter, 240v AC, 6800 watts.
8500 watts for 30 minutes and 12,000 watts for 1 minute
OFF Grid March to October - grid breaker is off
I plan on adding a second XW Pro, for 13,600 watts continuous, 17,000 watts for 30 minutes and 24,000 watts for 1 minute
as such, the XW Pro feeds the Critical Loads Panel which is a HOMLine 125a panel with 100a MAIN breaker and wiring
My service is a 125a I installed in 1998, with a future 200a service designed and planned, just need the fee of $2500, and I will install that as well
nat gas for furnance, dryer and tankless water heater.
When my battery is full, I then use solar AC power to heat 100 gallons of water to 125F that then feeds the tankless heater - in the summer it rarely consumes nat gas
daytime idle is 1k to 2k, 3k to 4k when heating water (3000w water coil)
range is electric and on solar/battery
night time idle is 400w to 700w
spent years reducing loads - watt hunter, in training