You know, about 6 months ago I would have thought this product from Amazon (http://www.amazonDOTcom/gp/product/B00N0T52TW?keywords=grid%20tie%20solar%20panel&qid =1444594778&ref_=sr_1_5&sr=8-5) was the best thing since sliced bread. And then I started reading this forum ....
Easy Peasy grid tie for the home owner ....
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including UL approval reference of solar panel and grid tie inverter.
Everything could well be listed except for that pesky cord and plug connection.
And I doubt that most POCOs would give any weight to their connection diagram.SunnyBoy 3000 US, 18 BP Solar 175B panels. -
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You know, about 6 months ago I would have thought this product from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=sr_1_5&sr=8-5) was the best thing since sliced bread. And then I started reading this forum ....Comment
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Is the inverter UL 1741 certified ?Powerfab top of pole PV mount (2) | Listeroid 6/1 w/st5 gen head | XW6048 inverter/chgr | Iota 48V/15A charger | Morningstar 60A MPPT | 48V, 800A NiFe Battery (in series)| 15, Evergreen 205w "12V" PV array on pole | Midnight ePanel | Grundfos 10 SO5-9 with 3 wire Franklin Electric motor (1/2hp 240V 1ph ) on a timer for 3 hr noontime run - Runs off PV ||
|| Midnight Classic 200 | 10, Evergreen 200w in a 160VOC array ||
|| VEC1093 12V Charger | Maha C401 aa/aaa Charger | SureSine | Sunsaver MPPT 15A
solar: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-Solar
gen: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-ListerComment
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Unfortunately anyone looking at those micro inverters start to believe they can build a simple pv system and "plug in" or even "hard wire" into their main panel without going through an agreement procedure with their POCO.
The way the install is explained is very simple but lacks any reference to following NEC or POCO requirements. And with some people being so eager to "reduce their electric bill" or "be green" they will quickly jump at the chance to purchase and install a similar system without realizing the consequences.Comment
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I'm closing this thread with the following statement:
In the USA, there are NO (none) UL 1741 inverters certified to be "plugged into an outlet".
It can certainly be done, just like anyone could go to a marina, and get 5 gallons of un-taxed boat gas, and fill their car with it. But it's not legal.
If your power company sees it, they will disconnect you. In most cities, if you don't have electrical power at your house, the City can "red tag" the house.
Please, anyone, give me the UL reg. number for a plug-in GT inverter for USA.
Till then, this Forum cannot endorse an illegal and unsafe activity.Powerfab top of pole PV mount (2) | Listeroid 6/1 w/st5 gen head | XW6048 inverter/chgr | Iota 48V/15A charger | Morningstar 60A MPPT | 48V, 800A NiFe Battery (in series)| 15, Evergreen 205w "12V" PV array on pole | Midnight ePanel | Grundfos 10 SO5-9 with 3 wire Franklin Electric motor (1/2hp 240V 1ph ) on a timer for 3 hr noontime run - Runs off PV ||
|| Midnight Classic 200 | 10, Evergreen 200w in a 160VOC array ||
|| VEC1093 12V Charger | Maha C401 aa/aaa Charger | SureSine | Sunsaver MPPT 15A
solar: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-Solar
gen: http://tinyurl.com/LMR-ListerComment
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I'm closing this thread with the following statement:
In the USA, there are NO (none) UL 1741 inverters certified to be "plugged into an outlet".
It can certainly be done, just like anyone could go to a marina, and get 5 gallons of un-taxed boat gas, and fill their car with it. But it's not legal.
If your power company sees it, they will disconnect you. In most cities, if you don't have electrical power at your house, the City can "red tag" the house.
Please, anyone, give me the UL reg. number for a plug-in GT inverter for USA.
Till then, this Forum cannot endorse an illegal and unsafe activity.Comment
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