LTC-J
New Member
I'm in the process of designing a semi-whole house solution that I'm planning to use as a big UPS... fridge, freezer, well pump, 3kw computer equip, and 2-3 rooms. I get winter power outages(snow + trees) and summer wind outages.
Initially, charging will be grid when available and generator when power is out. As things allow, I'll add in solar and potentially windmill(a bit of wind in my area) or water wheel(small year round creek on property)
Right now, I'm starting research/shopping for an inverter. I believe I want a 48v system. I believe I want split phase(240V single phase) I believe I'm looking for 12kW or more inverter capacity.
First thing I'm looking for is quality. Are there must avoid companies? What about 'must do' companies? I won't say cost isn't an issue but I will 100% pay extra for quality. I'm talking about internal components as well as 'external' connections/lugs.
Second thing I'm looking for is regular hardwired/networked interface; I want it plugged into my 'diag' network that I've got a computer plugged into. I have less than zero interest in blue tooth interface or using my phone for setup, monitoring, or diagnosis. I realize this is probably an impossible but this is strong wish.
Third thing I'm looking for is simple/basic in terms of features. If I could find a black/yellow box that says inverter, I'm sold
<first post, thanks Will for the videos and pointing people here>
Initially, charging will be grid when available and generator when power is out. As things allow, I'll add in solar and potentially windmill(a bit of wind in my area) or water wheel(small year round creek on property)
Right now, I'm starting research/shopping for an inverter. I believe I want a 48v system. I believe I want split phase(240V single phase) I believe I'm looking for 12kW or more inverter capacity.
First thing I'm looking for is quality. Are there must avoid companies? What about 'must do' companies? I won't say cost isn't an issue but I will 100% pay extra for quality. I'm talking about internal components as well as 'external' connections/lugs.
Second thing I'm looking for is regular hardwired/networked interface; I want it plugged into my 'diag' network that I've got a computer plugged into. I have less than zero interest in blue tooth interface or using my phone for setup, monitoring, or diagnosis. I realize this is probably an impossible but this is strong wish.
Third thing I'm looking for is simple/basic in terms of features. If I could find a black/yellow box that says inverter, I'm sold
<first post, thanks Will for the videos and pointing people here>