Greetings, all, new member and relative beginner in solar. I searched here first but did not immeidately find an answer. I would like to use a GZ Yeti 3000x as a standby power source for a computer and a few peripherals when utility power goes down. Currently I'm using a Xantrex auto transfer switch. The Yeti 3000x 120VAC outlets are always turned on, the Yeti always has its stock charger connected to utility power, the charging profile is Battery Saver. When utility power is present, the Xantrex feeds the server computer with utility power, so the normal everyday draw does not go through the Yeti, yet there is a steady 8 watt draw just to keep the Yeti outlets energized. When utility power goes down, the Xantrex instantly shifts to inverter power from Yeti. The transer is instant and the computer keeps running. The system is working as intended.
The question is: is this terrible practice for the health of the Yeti 3000x? I believe it's OK to leave it charged to 85% and the usual practice is to leave the Yeti inverter turned off until you actually need it to avoid the constant charge/discharge. But if I do that there's no way to achieve the automatic standby capability I need.
Any thoughts or tips on how to better accomplish my Goal (Zero)? Many thanks.
The question is: is this terrible practice for the health of the Yeti 3000x? I believe it's OK to leave it charged to 85% and the usual practice is to leave the Yeti inverter turned off until you actually need it to avoid the constant charge/discharge. But if I do that there's no way to achieve the automatic standby capability I need.
Any thoughts or tips on how to better accomplish my Goal (Zero)? Many thanks.