timselectric
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Inverter output terminals and loads panel.
Load on or off.
Load on or off.
If you will only need 120v. Keep it simple and buy a 120v unit.Ok I am completely new to this and trying to learn what is correct and safe but also the least expensive. With that being said, I saw a YT video where someone had a 240v LV6548 and said he used a stepdown transformer to use his system as a one phase 110v system. Would this be acceptable as a safe solution if it is only for 110v AC items?
The LV6548 is 120V output. No need for a stepdown.Ok I am completely new to this and trying to learn what is correct and safe but also the least expensive. With that being said, I saw a YT video where someone had a 240v LV6548 and said he used a stepdown transformer to use his system as a one phase 110v system. Would this be acceptable as a safe solution if it is only for 110v AC items?
I can't find the YT video now but here is another link to a review with someone doing the same thing with this controller because the 110v version is not available https://www.vevor.com/off-grid-sola...?v_tag=8a5e0f60-942e-11ed-ba42-e9c26d030332.6The LV6548 is 120V output. No need for a stepdown.
Perhaps it is a different inverter? Do you have a link?
Exactly. Take this example:Cost is the reason.
I agree, just putting a comparison based on price and today's inflation, what is the most you can get for your money.A 50kva transformer is huge.
Probably way overkill for most people's needs.
I'm installing a 37.5kva, and it is more than I would ever need. 15kva would probably be plenty for most people. Just have to calculate your 120v loads. And put them in a separate panel, fed by the transformer.
That is not a LV6548 but is a 5048. The 5048 is 240V and would need a transformer to make 120V.
Thank you, basically I just need 120v right now so I was thinking about the 240v inverter with transformer to make 120v because the inverter that I like doesn't have a 120v version.That is not a LV6548 but is a 5048. The 5048 is 240V and would need a transformer to make 120V.
Regarding the LV6548, it requires 2 LV6548's to make 240V, one for each hot leg.
I noticed you mentioned price in the original post I quoted. Before spending any money, please research the various inverters out there. Make a decision based upon what you intend to run and whether you need just 240V, or will need 120V/240V. Price is a secondary consideration, not always the best choice. As you learn more and find your needs change, you might have to start all over with a completely new system which is really a waste of money and resources.
Has a built-in transformer.I have yet to trip a Growatt 6000t
Can't remember how that one is built. lolor a pair of SP6548.
Harbor freight 110v 15a dust collector, (massive startup load) is one of my test loads when setting up a client's new system, the 6000t would only start it about 10% of the time on either leg.I have yet to trip a Growatt 6000t or a pair of SP6548.