KillerWatt
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I have attached a photo of my breaker box as I am looking for ideas to add the 6000xp when my batteries arrive. This is US 200amp 240v split-phase.
It seems the best way with the small system (PV 3500w, 6000xp and 2x15kwh battery backup (100amp each w/30kwh) total) is to simply disconnect the 120v circuits from the recessed breaker box then run those circuits and breakers into a main lug load center (square D) which is connected with 8 or 6ga to the 6000xp. Thinking of buying a replacement door for the existing-to grid breaker box and modifying to accommodate the wires going to the main lug load center that I anticipate adding. Splicing would be with push connectors so not to damage/shorten wires.
I don't want to put the larger 240v dryer, stove (maybe), water heater and HVAC onto this smaller PV system as I anticipate adding another 6000xp in the future when affordable and I can get a better idea on matching family needs. I can't figure how to connect the AC output from 6000xp through the main breaker box that could potentially be running HVAC/Water heater/oven simultaneously; it seems too much for such a small PV addition like I have planned. Found a number of great ideas, but mostly where the breaker box is not recessed into the wall. I imagine putting everything back to original if/when this house is sold, which is why I want to cut up a replacement door and not the original door to my breaker box and splice in with push connectors.
I have a couple of other ideas to reduce my 240v use through a smaller 120v dryer and a hot plate.
Ugh...I dream of the day that I can call the power company to come and get their meter off my house and take the wire with them!
Thanks for help/suggestions.
It seems the best way with the small system (PV 3500w, 6000xp and 2x15kwh battery backup (100amp each w/30kwh) total) is to simply disconnect the 120v circuits from the recessed breaker box then run those circuits and breakers into a main lug load center (square D) which is connected with 8 or 6ga to the 6000xp. Thinking of buying a replacement door for the existing-to grid breaker box and modifying to accommodate the wires going to the main lug load center that I anticipate adding. Splicing would be with push connectors so not to damage/shorten wires.
I don't want to put the larger 240v dryer, stove (maybe), water heater and HVAC onto this smaller PV system as I anticipate adding another 6000xp in the future when affordable and I can get a better idea on matching family needs. I can't figure how to connect the AC output from 6000xp through the main breaker box that could potentially be running HVAC/Water heater/oven simultaneously; it seems too much for such a small PV addition like I have planned. Found a number of great ideas, but mostly where the breaker box is not recessed into the wall. I imagine putting everything back to original if/when this house is sold, which is why I want to cut up a replacement door and not the original door to my breaker box and splice in with push connectors.
I have a couple of other ideas to reduce my 240v use through a smaller 120v dryer and a hot plate.
Ugh...I dream of the day that I can call the power company to come and get their meter off my house and take the wire with them!

Thanks for help/suggestions.
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