crashintoty
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Since I have the parts laying around, I figured I'd go ahead and put together a battery backup system. I have a 3000W 12V DC to 120V AC inverter with built-in charger (Xantrex Prosine 3.0) and a automatic transfer switch with built-in 12 circuit essentials/emergency sub-panel (Generac). Is it as simple as connecting the AC input of the inverter charger to a circuit on the main distribution panel (for charging the batteries from utility/shore power) and then connecting the AC output of the inverter charger to the essentials/emergency sub-panel (to power essential circuits when utility/shore is out)?
Since both inverter and auto transfer switch make an instantaneous switch when utility power is lost, will one device get in the way of the other causing them to fail to switch power to the batteries? If so, how do I remedy?
Since both inverter and auto transfer switch make an instantaneous switch when utility power is lost, will one device get in the way of the other causing them to fail to switch power to the batteries? If so, how do I remedy?