Yes, step up from 120v to 240v using Victron autotransformer with Quattro 5000 120v, please don't reply with EU 230v inverters and losing neutral topics.
Planning doing some work with a friend of mine and we're looking to back up some of his house loads, critical loads panel already in place. Really liking Victron but of course it's expensive. He has all 120v loads to backup except one low amperage 240v. We did the calculation based on his emporia energy meter install and even assuming a low 70% efficiency, one Quattro 5k will be enough as long as we can run it with split phase to the sub panel (already balanced 120v circuits in new panel). This is where the Victron autotransformer comes in (review the Victron diagram below).
Has anyone used this in the US? I know it's not UL etc. but seems like a solid solution over getting two MPII or Quattros for split phase setup. The additional benefit of Quattro is the dedicated generator input and auto switch between those if you need to charge your batteries if grid is not available.
I just have to say overall Victron is some amazing stuff and I'm just testing some used simple equipment on my own: Phoenix inverter, mmpt controller, smart shunt all working together and communicating, I have a mini 1200w 120v system of my own that is super impressive, specifically the idle consumption. Using Pi4 with Venus OS and the Victron Vrm. This stuff is quite amazing.
Planning doing some work with a friend of mine and we're looking to back up some of his house loads, critical loads panel already in place. Really liking Victron but of course it's expensive. He has all 120v loads to backup except one low amperage 240v. We did the calculation based on his emporia energy meter install and even assuming a low 70% efficiency, one Quattro 5k will be enough as long as we can run it with split phase to the sub panel (already balanced 120v circuits in new panel). This is where the Victron autotransformer comes in (review the Victron diagram below).
Has anyone used this in the US? I know it's not UL etc. but seems like a solid solution over getting two MPII or Quattros for split phase setup. The additional benefit of Quattro is the dedicated generator input and auto switch between those if you need to charge your batteries if grid is not available.
I just have to say overall Victron is some amazing stuff and I'm just testing some used simple equipment on my own: Phoenix inverter, mmpt controller, smart shunt all working together and communicating, I have a mini 1200w 120v system of my own that is super impressive, specifically the idle consumption. Using Pi4 with Venus OS and the Victron Vrm. This stuff is quite amazing.
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