In my solar/battery/generator build, my gas powered generator that I plan to include has the option to power at 240 volts.
When shopping for AiO inverters I see a choice (at sig.solar) between an offgrid...
EG4 3kW 120v output $749
or
Growatt 5kW 240v output. $899
or
EG4 6.5kw 120Volt for $1,249
Also there is a Growatt 6K spilt phase for $1,249 is there an advantage of this over the 120v EG4 6.5kW just because its 240v?
I'm concerned I may get to a point where I need more than 3kW..... the next size up (Growatt 5kW) is is only $150 more but is 240v
Since my generator will put out 240v can I go the 240v route and just wire my circuit breaker panel with 120 on each side/leg? This way I could use more watts from the generator and save the money compared to the EG4 6.5kW.
Do I have to use a transformer?
Is there any efficiency issues with going 240v out or am I missing anything here?
As always THANKS FOR THE REPLIES !!!
When shopping for AiO inverters I see a choice (at sig.solar) between an offgrid...
EG4 3kW 120v output $749
or
Growatt 5kW 240v output. $899
or
EG4 6.5kw 120Volt for $1,249
Also there is a Growatt 6K spilt phase for $1,249 is there an advantage of this over the 120v EG4 6.5kW just because its 240v?
I'm concerned I may get to a point where I need more than 3kW..... the next size up (Growatt 5kW) is is only $150 more but is 240v
Since my generator will put out 240v can I go the 240v route and just wire my circuit breaker panel with 120 on each side/leg? This way I could use more watts from the generator and save the money compared to the EG4 6.5kW.
Do I have to use a transformer?
Is there any efficiency issues with going 240v out or am I missing anything here?
As always THANKS FOR THE REPLIES !!!
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