Hi all. I've read the threads on transfer switches and haven't seen what I'm looking for so hoping to get some recommendations here for the off-grid system outlined below that will allow me to run my generator directly to load while bypassing the inverters in the event of failure or maintenance (on the inverters).
Simply installing a two-position switch to switch the load center between the generator and the inverters won't work for me as the generator needs to continually be connected to the inverters (during normal ops) so that it will automatically kick on to charge the batteries if the charge controllers sense low voltage.
I need a manual switch that will switch the generator to the load center while at the same time disconnecting it from the inverters. My apologies for my weak electrical knowledge if this request sounds straightforward.
Here are the specifics of my system:
Simply installing a two-position switch to switch the load center between the generator and the inverters won't work for me as the generator needs to continually be connected to the inverters (during normal ops) so that it will automatically kick on to charge the batteries if the charge controllers sense low voltage.
I need a manual switch that will switch the generator to the load center while at the same time disconnecting it from the inverters. My apologies for my weak electrical knowledge if this request sounds straightforward.
Here are the specifics of my system:
- 21.5 kW array
- Two double-stacked Sol-Ark 12K Hybrid Inverters (combines the inverter and charge controller in one box)
- Three Fortress e-Vault 18.5 kW batteries
- 14 kW Kohler BU Generator