MountainmanBill
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I cobbled together my solar system in my temporary shelter just so I could have some power. Now that I have a more permanent, and larger (if you can call 12' X 16' larger) place to dwell, I'd like to set up the system properly. I have a Schneider Conext 4048 inverter/charger that I'm going to install a DC switchgear on to. I'm also thinking about installing an AC switchgear as well. What I don't understand (and hope I can get answers to on here) is what the three 30-amp breakers are for on the AC switchgear.
I'm going to incorporate a manual transfer switch into my current cabin wiring so I can pick and choose which circuits will be used on what power source; grid or solar. That switch will be fed by the inverter. I'm guessing that I could split the load in the transfer switch by using two, or even all three of the breakers from the AC switchgear to accomplish this? Certain groups of circuits will be fed by each 30-amp breaker from the AC Switchgear? Is this correct?
It's an expensive proposition in installing the AC switchgear in the first place. I could just open the DC switchgear's breaker to disconnect power to the inverter, and thus to the transfer switch. So maybe the AC switchgear isn't needed? Help me out with my non-understanding of what I'm getting myself into, if you please, and thank you.
I'm going to incorporate a manual transfer switch into my current cabin wiring so I can pick and choose which circuits will be used on what power source; grid or solar. That switch will be fed by the inverter. I'm guessing that I could split the load in the transfer switch by using two, or even all three of the breakers from the AC switchgear to accomplish this? Certain groups of circuits will be fed by each 30-amp breaker from the AC Switchgear? Is this correct?
It's an expensive proposition in installing the AC switchgear in the first place. I could just open the DC switchgear's breaker to disconnect power to the inverter, and thus to the transfer switch. So maybe the AC switchgear isn't needed? Help me out with my non-understanding of what I'm getting myself into, if you please, and thank you.