Recent content by ksmithaz1

Because the OP wants to use a 240v/25A non-grid tied inverter. Then he mentioned 50A would be good, and Emporia as a reference for his demand needs. I don't know a thing about the product, but if you expect to run your house from an inverter, it needs to be sized for your demand not your...

You keep saying zero "export" which implies it ties to the grid. The 18Kpv can tie to the grid and set "zero-export". The 6000XP is incapable of grid-export, it allows grid backup for the solar/inverter. A subtle difference. If you truly don't need more than 25A of peak demand on any one leg...

None the less, the problem is always DEMAND, and the 6000XP is not 50A, it's 25A@240V. You need to track peak demand to determine your needs.

A normal "soft-start" is an extra capacitor that is connected to the motor to provide more current to the start winding in the motor during the initial start, that is removed once the unit starts to keep from burning up the winding. Staring current is only reduced nominally. MicroAir actually...

6KW = 240v@25A This is a split-phase 240v inverter. 25A not 50. Technically you could pull 50A at 120v assuming you could perfectly evenly distribute the loads on each phase, but you cannot pull more than about 30A on any one leg, not even that for any length of time. Internally you have...

We are talking about burning a house down. I would say propane storage would be relevant. Might not be a great idea to put a 200gal tank next to your solar battery bank. YMMV.

Got a logfile? Is the unit online or fully isolated?

Correct. The 6000XP does not have any "assist" function and does not "tie" directly to the grid AFAIK. It's an inverter with a built-in transfer switch. This makes for a very simple interconnect to a smallish "critical loads" or "solar output" panel with grid backup. OTOH I'd probably just go...

But I'd put a separate 150-200A ATS with the inverter as primary in front of the panel. Easier to visibly see how it's wired and working to any inspector, no need to break out any manuals to explain. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSB956Z

Someone correct me if I am wrong. I believe it's just an inverter with a built-in transfer switch. The "assist" is it pops the DPDT relay and sends the load over to the grid lugs instead of the inverter output.

My daughter closed the door on my son's finger once in addition to my own foibles. The edge of the door panels have a modicum of give and there is a gap which should prevent chopping off a finger. It disgusts me to see people using these kinds of things to bash manufacturing. Any machine can...

Really? The man who built the company and sits on the board, has ZERO input on safety? Interesting. Must be because that *sshole must just want to kill people? My finger has been closed in a car door more than once. Once as a child. I have done it myself in a regular car. This is a classic...

No net-metering for me, I just pay the $20+/mo. Your power must be really expensive. I'm around 3MW in June/July, highest bill was a little bit over $400 in years past. Cut that down dramatically last year, with the first full month on my August bill (7/15-8/15). I doubled my batteries in...

Yea, I think mine increment every shift even if very small.

Oops, already did that 20 min ago, no gas station in site! To my point, gravity feed on a bike changes the paradigm. Pushed that B about 3 miles. Agree. None the less, testing/ratings should be based on 100-0-100, whatever those numbers might actually indicate on the battery in question is...