Sol-ark 12k AC circuit to Generator

[tsmialek]

Hi All, I have an off-grid system connected to the house with a manual transfer switch and no sell back agreement with my utility comp. I do however want to be able to "help" the batteries with grid power if needed. Is it ok to use the "generator" input on the 12k for my ac connection as I was told I can not use "grid" as it can push power to the mains and risk an inspector flipping out on me. Sol-ark recommends hooking up a generator to the "grid" input so as to free up the generator/smart load breaker (in an off-grid set up). I'm just not 100% on doing the opposite.

 

[niktak11]

You can set it to not backfeed any power through the input

 

[tsmialek]

Yea, I know. I'm just afraid my inspector won't. Thanks though.

 

[niktak11]

Yea, I know. I'm just afraid my inspector won't. Thanks though.

Technically it can send power back through the gen input too so if he's worried about what it COULD do then you'd have a problem either way

 

[mgdean]

DO NOT hook your grid power to your gen input. Your Sol Ark will not be happy. It sounds to me like you should wire your off grid system to a Grid tied limited to home or "meter zero" . Will not export any power to the grid only take care of loads you produce and this will allow you to grid charge your batteries a lot cheaper then running the generator.