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My DC temp at 7PM is 45C. AC temp is 34C. Outside temp is 15C. This is running off of grid power. I have always have thought those temps seemed high when it is basically idle, but it doesn't really seem to be an issue. Your temperatures seem similar to mine.

Your explanations make sense. Thank you. But, I can still see a flicker in the lights when the grid is re-connected. I would not have expected that as I had expected a phase/voltage match and a relay closing with no voltage or current across the terminals. I will have to hook up a scope and...

Thank you for the answers. The separate device from Amazon is interesting. I will follow up with Sol-Ark to see if email/text notifications can be added.

I have a Sol-Ark 12K up and running in a grid-tie configuration. I am curious what others' experiences have been when the grid goes down. My experience is that I see a flicker in the lights (all LED type) but all computers and other loads stay up and running. I also see a flicker when it...