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Xringer · 07-30-12, 11:08 PM

There are a lot of (illegal in USA) small Chinese GTIs on Ebay.

Here's a link to a site you might find interesting.
Solar Beginners Corner

It's not too hard to set up a solar charged DC power supply for DC LED lighting.
But you only need a GTI if you need 120vac (or 240vac) for standard lighting etc loads.

Oh yeah, you don't need jumbo wire unless you plan on running a lot of amps.
Most panels don't put out a ton of current. A 200w panel might supply 5 or 6 amps..

The best legal micro GTI that I know about is the EnPhase 240vac units.
That's the one I would use (after doing all the code required stuff).
Amazon.com: Enphase: Patio, Lawn & Garden

07-30-12, 11:08 PM	#62
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	There are a lot of (illegal in USA) small Chinese GTIs on Ebay. Here's a link to a site you might find interesting. Solar Beginners Corner It's not too hard to set up a solar charged DC power supply for DC LED lighting. But you only need a GTI if you need 120vac (or 240vac) for standard lighting etc loads. Oh yeah, you don't need jumbo wire unless you plan on running a lot of amps. Most panels don't put out a ton of current. A 200w panel might supply 5 or 6 amps.. The best legal micro GTI that I know about is the EnPhase 240vac units. That's the one I would use (after doing all the code required stuff). Amazon.com: Enphase: Patio, Lawn & Garden __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..