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Is oil normally this dirty after a 5-hour break-in period of a small inverter generator?

I bought a small inverter generator, filled it with SAE10-30 oil that shipped with it, taking care to check with the dipstick several times so as not to overfill it (though it did take the full bottle), and then ran it for 5 hours, varying the load,…
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Solar-electric system not generating rated power

I bought a solar PV system a couple of months ago. It has 11 410-watt panels for a total of 4.5 kW. The first month it was cloudy and never generated over 3.2 kW of power. Now that it's been bright and sunny, I am still only getting 3.2 kW. After…
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Bypassing an inverter using manually operated switch

I am in the design process phase of a home project where I will be adding a hybrid solar inverter and battery storage into my home setup. We will not be connecting a solar PV array. The goal is to charge the batteries during the off-peak "cheaper"…
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Will higher BTU A/C inverter not work in room that needs 18K BTU?

I currently have a 12,000 BTU TGM A/C inverter in my room. Whenever a technician goes for maintenance, they tell me that a 12k BTU is too small, based on size. I haven't changed it because it worked good enough, but now it's too hot, and I need to…
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Help understanding grid tie inverters with limiters

Wondering if someone can answer some questions for me about my ideal solar setup. Background - I'm looking to tinker with adding some solar piecemeal ( I know I'm better off getting all identical panels and all that, but I'm just interested in…
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Is a 1500w inverter suitable for a 10a portable band saw?

I have a DEWALT Portable Band Saw, 10 Amp [1200 watts] (DWM120K): I'm considering buying a MotoMaster 1500W Power Inverter: Use case: Cutting 1/4" thick, 2"x2" mild steel tube in the woods using power from a 2010 Silverado 1500 truck. A generator…
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Off Grid Solar System - 250 amps of Inverter capacity - What load center do I use?

I have four Sol-Ark 15k inverters (Although I'd like to size things so that I have room to add more in the future if needed). Each inverter can supply up to 62.5 amps of continuous power. So 62.5 multiplied by 4 inverters = 250 amps of total…
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Room lights flickering when I connect my desktop computer when running on Inverter

I have all LED lights (tubelights and bulbs) in my house and has been backed up by an inverter (Luminous Eco Volt +1550 with Inverlast 150Ah Tall Tubular Battery). The issue is when I connect my desktop computer (LG Thinkcenter, Intel Core i5-7400…
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Utility meter measures more electricity than inverter

I looked at last years power consumption according to my utility company and found something strange. I have 3 phase power coming into the house, but all the loads are single phase so outlets are distributed between the phases. Late in 2023 I had a…
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Does an off-grid solar inverter need to be UL listed?

I'd like to put some solar panels near my house and power a small sub panel with a few key circuits. Like the fridge and freezer. The idea is to reduce my electrical bill, and have some power to use for those circuits during power outages. I live in…
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Solar inverter output protection breaker

I have a solar inverter. Previously I would just assume the line and pull it through required single phase breakers in the distribution box. But I have noticed that both lines have voltage to ground. I.E. even though the consumer doesn't work when…
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Can an inverter be supplied by a battery with lower AH than required for designed VA?

I'm looking to provide backup power to a home CCTV system. The PoE switch has a maximum rated dissipation of 78W. Each camera draws a peak of 7W. Since each camera is powered by the PoE, I assume the dissipation of each camera does not need to be…
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How do I ground an AC inverter in a RV?

I am working on installing a Victron Energy Phoenix Inverter 800VA into my little teardrop RV. I am doing something men just don't do, I read the Victron Energy Phoenix Inverter manual! Appendix A starts off by saying: The AC output is isolated…
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Running Tesla Powerwall 2 Off-Grid - Excess Solar Question

Above is how I envisage my solar/battery system to be functioning in normal operation. So I've recently had a Powerwall 2 battery installed into my home. It comes with the gateway device that allows for mechanical disconnection from the grid.…
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What kind of inverter do I need for an inductive load?

TLDR: My shed AC unit (maximum draw 8A 120V AC) keeps tripping my 1100W inverter. It seems to have troubles occasionally when the fan turns on. It's pretty much guaranteed to have troubles when the compressor turns on. Looking at the power draw…
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