Recent content by cliffstevens

After looking more at the 18pvk manual, the whole house backup method shown in the attached using a feeder tap seems best to me. I’m kind of not sure how a critical loads subpanel option would even work in my old house because I have some very strange circuits that supply weird groups of things...

Yes I understand that contractor installation of self-purchased inverter/panels may be difficult/impossible but I may try to find someone. I probably don’t care as much about buying the panels so if someone could supply/install those to my spec then perhaps my electrician would install the...

Wow thanks much. Will take me some time to digest. But couple of quick responses. I won’t DIY this but rather would use my very good electrician for all of the panel and inverter work (if he’s game despite not being a solar guy) or find an electrician/solar experienced person. And I would just...

Here is my panel with the cover off. Is there a disadvantage to connecting the grid through the panel as opposed to using AC passthrough on the hybrid inverter? Would it be best to enable both options, with some kind of switch so the grid can go straight to the panel or routed to the hybrid...

Thanks! Not sure if my home system could have a CT (current transformer?) in the main panel. Or whether I have a "meter main combo"? But it seems like it would be nice to tie the grid to the main panel at least optionally (with some kind of switch) in case the inverter dies and you want to...

I have begun exploring a solar system for my small 1930s home in Arlington VA. I'm not sure yet about how many panels I can fit on my roof, and will certainly figure that out by talking to some solar installers, but right now I think only 25 or so panels, maybe 30 (of course depending on size)...