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Old 01-24-19, 11:17 AM   #146
randen
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How about an update.

The inverter has been operating very well however with all the draw necessary for the winter season and the lack of sun my batteries are not up to the task. I get to about 2:00-4.00 in the morning before running out of energy.

A large investment into batteries is required however at this point in time its not possible. ($$$) Another Chevy volt pack will be sourced and for ideal days we will operate off grid.

With heat pumps running albeit not hard on days with good solar resource and 2 chevy volt batteries we should be able to be autonomic through the night to hopefully receive sun the next day

Currently I have it apart for some up-grades:

1/ I want it to control the charge from the solar panels.
2/ moderate both the cooling fan and pump speed with heatsink temperature.
3/ overtemp shutdown incase pump or fan fails.
4/ operate a transfer switch between grid and off grid

These items should round the inverter to a nice all in one box answer to no compromise solar off grid.

Randen
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