18k inverter smart load when Gen port is used

[Vince Mex]

Hi

How to have a smart load port on the 18K inverter...when the Gen port is already busy (AC coupled in my case). I want to manage a clever way to dump my excess solar power without taping into the batteries or the grid.... How do you manage to achieve that when your Gen port is already busy ?
thanks for your ideas....

 

[zanydroid]

People probably trigger a dump load relay using custom logic

 

[Vince Mex]

can you elaborate a bit...if it implies coding etc etc i am not able to...

 

[zanydroid]

The EG4 Grid Boss does exactly what you want as a product, so you can buy that when it comes out.

There is a big thread on that product right now

 

[Vince Mex]

Yes i saw the grid boss but it is not available yet...and not even clear what it will be able to do....

 

[DIYrich]

turning on the power to a dump device is the first step. How does the device know how much power to take?

 

[Lawtoolguy]

I’m planning to have none critical hvac in my shop setup in my logic as a load dump. Depending where your located this could be a heater or dehumidifier where it’s not necessary but would improve comfort level.