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    Using an Automatic Transfer Switch for a single device?

    It is the MPP Solar - PIP LV2424 MSD 24V 2.4kW, 120V Output, 2kW Solar Input 80A Mppt I bought a grounding plate that I plan to bury and connect with #6 wire to the electrical panel. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the electrical panel is the only thing I need to connect to the ground plate?
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    Using an Automatic Transfer Switch for a single device?

    Thanks for your responses. Filterguy - Sorry I should have mentioned, the generator is a Honda EU3000IS. From what I've read, it has a 'Floating Neutral'. The ground and neutral are not bonded together. I'm guessing that means that Possibility #2 you mentioned would be more likely to occur? I...
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    Help choosing MPP Solar Model + Outdoor Panel Install

    Thanks for your response everyone. mopat - I ended up going ahead with the 2424MSD and plan on running AC out to a 40amp double pole breaker and jump it to power both legs like I've seen a few people do. I have low power requirements right now, and if ever need I can add the second unit for...
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    Using an Automatic Transfer Switch for a single device?

    I am building a custom enclosure to house my MPP Solar 2424 unit outdoors. Inside will be a thermostat controlled heat pad to keep the unit above 0 degrees celcius. In the winter, before I fire up the inverter, I want to power the heat pad directly from the generator first to get the unit up to...
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    MPP Solar 2424LV + Honda EU3000iS Generator

    Sorry about the link. Maybe because it’s Amazon Canada. But yes it is a 10/3 cable. I was thinking the same about the built in breaker in the genny. Thanks for your help. I will order the cable in hopes it works!
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    MPP Solar 2424LV + Honda EU3000iS Generator

    I'm planning to use my honda generator and a battery bank as my main power source in my cabin for now until solar panels are installed at a later time. I want to get the most out of the generator, so I am wondering if I can use the 30A 125V Locking Plug on generator to connect to the MPP 2424...
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    Help choosing MPP Solar Model + Outdoor Panel Install

    Hey all. First time post, but have spent many hours digging through the forum gaining lots of helpful information in planning my off grid cabin power configuration. Thanks to the forum, I am leaning towards an MPP Solar All-in-one unit. Mainly for ease of setup, clean minimal install, and...
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