Hopefully this is in the right spot. . .
I'm putting together a DIY small solar generator from components mounted in a milk crate that will include an A/C charger, A/C inverter, solar charger controller, and some DC circuits. The A/C charger will be used most often to top off the batteries as needed, and solar panels will be used in situations where/when no utility A/C is available.
It will be used as portable power, camping, and in situations when the utility power is out (for lighting, small appliances, etc.). No integration into my residence.
My question is about grounding. Since this isn't a permanently mounted system, is/how is grounding handled (ex. the grounding lug on the inverter)? Is everything just tied back to the neg side of the battery or what? I've read the Grounding Basics 4 resource (and a few other threads), but this won't be a vehicle mounted system, so not sure how it all applies or doesn't (i.e. no chassis to connect to).
I'm putting together a DIY small solar generator from components mounted in a milk crate that will include an A/C charger, A/C inverter, solar charger controller, and some DC circuits. The A/C charger will be used most often to top off the batteries as needed, and solar panels will be used in situations where/when no utility A/C is available.
It will be used as portable power, camping, and in situations when the utility power is out (for lighting, small appliances, etc.). No integration into my residence.
My question is about grounding. Since this isn't a permanently mounted system, is/how is grounding handled (ex. the grounding lug on the inverter)? Is everything just tied back to the neg side of the battery or what? I've read the Grounding Basics 4 resource (and a few other threads), but this won't be a vehicle mounted system, so not sure how it all applies or doesn't (i.e. no chassis to connect to).