I tried an experiment today, very interesting results.
Rather than try to make a list of all the items/watts in the house that are plugged in, I just opened the
Utility/genset transfer switch cover, and put the Fluke AC amp clamp on the utility side 3/0 cables.
The typical house load stays around 16A (3840w).
When the well pump is added, the load goes up to 26A (6240w)
When the HVAC is added (it’s 30c here today!) 36A (8640w)
Seems like we might be able to get more use out of the new solar installation than I originally thought.
The Schneider Electric Conext XW Pro 6848 is rated at 6kw continuous.
When I get the system installed and operational, going to try to see if the entire house can run on it.
I’ll open the breakers for the heavy loads, and just see how it goes with the little stuff operating.
(the Conext has some kind of monitor software, possibly an app of some type I might be able to use, not sure yet)
If it is possible to run the house and manage connecting some of the larger loads on a planned basis, that would be amazing.
Rather than try to make a list of all the items/watts in the house that are plugged in, I just opened the
Utility/genset transfer switch cover, and put the Fluke AC amp clamp on the utility side 3/0 cables.
The typical house load stays around 16A (3840w).
When the well pump is added, the load goes up to 26A (6240w)
When the HVAC is added (it’s 30c here today!) 36A (8640w)
Seems like we might be able to get more use out of the new solar installation than I originally thought.
The Schneider Electric Conext XW Pro 6848 is rated at 6kw continuous.
When I get the system installed and operational, going to try to see if the entire house can run on it.
I’ll open the breakers for the heavy loads, and just see how it goes with the little stuff operating.
(the Conext has some kind of monitor software, possibly an app of some type I might be able to use, not sure yet)
If it is possible to run the house and manage connecting some of the larger loads on a planned basis, that would be amazing.