I have a 240v well pump that is 3/4 HP. I am assuming it needs 750watts -- but I'll double that to 1500, and round it up to 2000w just in case.
I have several solar panels (35v 300w). I have a 2000w "240v Grid Tie" "_inverter_", that is rated at the voltage for my panels. However I understand it only works if there is a grid, because it requires a reference wave (USA 240v 60hz split phase).
I understand I can use my 240v grid tie inverter, if I had a grid. It would only save on my bills. That would probably be fine.
However I am trying to see if there is a cheap option to run off grid, or in case of an emergency, the well pump for my irrigation field. I could buy a 240v gas generator, and use it as a reference, I believe would save on gas. (?)
But is there a product that will generate a 240v reference split phase, and I could daisy chain these grid ties? It isn't clear to me what a Microinverter is (does that also require a grid reference frequency? there is so much spam on the internet I can't figure it out).
Is there a cheap 240v USA inverter that is only 200-300 watts (cheap s in $<200) that I could use a reference wave?
what the heck is a microinverter in terms of all of this any. Thanks
Also, I read about 12v well pumps, there is no safe way to run 12 or 24v 250ft down to the pump. Why does this product even exist
I have several solar panels (35v 300w). I have a 2000w "240v Grid Tie" "_inverter_", that is rated at the voltage for my panels. However I understand it only works if there is a grid, because it requires a reference wave (USA 240v 60hz split phase).
I understand I can use my 240v grid tie inverter, if I had a grid. It would only save on my bills. That would probably be fine.
However I am trying to see if there is a cheap option to run off grid, or in case of an emergency, the well pump for my irrigation field. I could buy a 240v gas generator, and use it as a reference, I believe would save on gas. (?)
But is there a product that will generate a 240v reference split phase, and I could daisy chain these grid ties? It isn't clear to me what a Microinverter is (does that also require a grid reference frequency? there is so much spam on the internet I can't figure it out).
Is there a cheap 240v USA inverter that is only 200-300 watts (cheap s in $<200) that I could use a reference wave?
what the heck is a microinverter in terms of all of this any. Thanks
Also, I read about 12v well pumps, there is no safe way to run 12 or 24v 250ft down to the pump. Why does this product even exist
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