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  • Post in thread: Automatic Transfer Switch and Converter Charger

    Hmmm that’s a great point, I did not think to do this! Would you still recommend using the transfer switch to switch between shore and inverter power?
  • Post in thread: GFI trips on inverter when trying to power my trailer AC panel with Renogy New Edition Inverter

    I have a Renogy 2000W PSW Inverter directly wired to my trailer AC distribution panel through a transfer switch. When shore power is cut and the TS switches to inverter power, the inverter immediately trips and the yellow GF fault light comes on. The inverter itself works perfectly for any...
  • Post in thread: Automatic Transfer Switch and Converter Charger

    Wow! yeah that all makes sense. Congrats on getting it right the first try! I’ve gone back and forth and I think the auto switch is the way to go for us, due to us having to switch frequently (currently hooked up to intermittent shore power). I am mechanically inclined and look forward to the...
  • Post in thread: Automatic Transfer Switch and Converter Charger

    Oof I made a typo in my specs, I do have the 2000W renogy inverter, however it is the newest version with a power saving mode. Just edited the post to fix that. Thanks for that information!
  • Post in thread: Automatic Transfer Switch and Converter Charger

    Okay yeah that’s what I was figuring. So, in your experience, you haven’t had a need for the converter charger to charge the battery? Such as being plugged into shore power but not having sun? And I guess that if that is the case you could just turn the converter charger breaker back on?
  • Post in thread: GFI trips on inverter when trying to power my trailer AC panel with Renogy New Edition Inverter

    Thanks for the reply! Yes I have explored those options as Im using the AC terminal block on the inverter. I even disconnected the GFCI outlets from the panel by shutting off the GFCI circuit breaker and disconnecting the neutral line of that circuit from the neutral bus bar. I’m not sure what...
  • Post in thread: Charging Lithium batter with LA charger (WFCO-8635P_

    The new 200Ah Renogy Pro Series Smart Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery
  • Post in thread: For Sale: NIB Go Power TS-30 30 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch, Jumper Included

    Dang, I’m just seeing this now. Unfortunately I just bought one :/ I’m curious though, where did you get the jumper from?
  • Post in thread: Automatic Transfer Switch and Converter Charger

    They claim it uses <5W in eco mode. I haven’t tested it yet so I’ll have to see! I’m curious if you or anyone else has had experience with wiring the onboard converter charger to the transfer switch circuit, to avoid having to manually shut off the converter charger when powered by the inverter?
  • Post in thread: Charging Lithium batter with LA charger (WFCO-8635P_

    Can you elaborate on not purchasing renogy batteries as I just purchased one less than 24 hours ago 😬 It is their newest model pro series smart lithium iron phosphate that does have Bluetooth and self heating function. So hopefully any issues you bring may have fixed with this latest model.
  • Post in thread: Renogy 2000W Inverter Open Ground Fault

    Im having a very similar issue with the same inverter (except ours is in a trailer) Mainly posting here to see if anyone else can offer any insights. It seems that they don’t bond neutral and ground because of the split 60V between hot and neutral but the neutral ground bonding is imperative...
  • Post in thread: Automatic Transfer Switch and Converter Charger

    Hello all, I am a new solar owner/installer and stuck in a specific design aspect of my system. I plan on having 400W of solar mounted to the roof of my travel trailer (Springdale keystone mini) with a 40A charge controller and 2000W inverter. My issue is about the concept of transfer switches...
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