Wind storm in CA, disconnected from grid

[Skypower]

I manually disconnected from the grid to protect my system. A year or so ago when the wind blew hard I noticed voltage spikes, probably from lines slapping together. That time one inverter went into fault with no codes available, my assumption was it wasn’t happy about the weird supply. I was probably lucky last time and not temping fate. Currently 44mph sustained winds and 63mph gusts. Nice to have plenty of power, excuse me as I go start the dryer(bragging)All I got to do now is remember close the breaker again

 

[OffGridForGood]

That time one inverter went into fault with no codes available,

what inverter is that?

I set my utility 240v power "in" connection on a relay - 120 volt control connected to a smart plug I can control with my phone. - very handy, since these plugs also have timer settings you can set up so you don't forget to close the breaker again.

 

[Skypower]

what inverter is that?

I set my utility 240v power "in" connection on a relay - 120 volt control connected to a smart plug I can control with my phone. - very handy, since these plugs also have timer settings you can set up so you don't forget to close the breaker again.

Earlier version MPP LV6548
It just had a red light bar on and nothing else. Disconnected everything and restarted and it’s been fine ever since.

 

[hardtop]

That is pretty strong wind. Are you in the Morongo Basin?

 

[Skypower]

That is pretty strong wind. Are you in the Morongo Basin?

Out side Sacratomato
Actual wind speed is black line

 

[Redflyer]

I think you made the right call. Why not protect your investment and know it will be available on the other side of the storm?

 

[Skypower]

Funny I thought the wind would die down after dark

 

[Lt.Dan]

what inverter is that?

I set my utility 240v power "in" connection on a relay - 120 volt control connected to a smart plug I can control with my phone. - very handy, since these plugs also have timer settings you can set up so you don't forget to close the breaker again.

Got a link to that?

 

[OffGridForGood]

The relay or the smart plug?
I bought the relay off of aliexpress - from Lighthouse USA (this is normally an AC Condensor Contactor HVAC relay, 40A three wire controlled with 120v two wire) My off peak charging is 30A so bought a 40 am relay (I can look up the seller if your interested it was $19.95 plus ship and they offer lots of options for how many poles and control side DC or AC various voltages).
the smart plug is from Home depot, called a Geeni smart plug - they come in a two pack, and I put these all over the place - to control exterior lights, electric fencing, coffee pot, small 120v HWT (dump load) and my charger relay.

 

[Lt.Dan]

The relay or the smart plug?
I bought the relay off of aliexpress - My off peak charging is 30A so bought a 40 am relay (I can look up the seller if your interested).
the smart plug is from Home depot, called a Geeni smart plug - they come in a two pack, and I put these all over the place - to control exterior lights, electric fencing, coffee pot, small 120v HWT (dump load) and my charger relay.

The relay please!

 

[OffGridForGood]

LOL we were both posting at the same time Lt. see edit above,
Lighthouse USA on Ebay - there are a lot of options for amperage, number of poles and the control relay 12/24 vDC and 120AC.
I think I will order another one, could be a good option for control of other 240v stuff.

edit: link to ebay seller: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/154443670247?hash=item23f58f62e7:g:WDYAAOSwxRFglTPX

 

[John.DS99]

I posted something earlier today about "Charge Now" along similar lines. I spent a lot of the day confusing myself. Just saying there are a lot of people with similar experiences just like there are a lot people in CA. It has been a big storm.