The other day, I wired in a Reliance Transfer switch to my breaker box. This switch allows you to plug a 30amp power cord from your emergency generator into the switch and run your generator through your household electric circuits, bypassing the grid without any switching dangers. It's intended use was for a 6KW propane generator. After I set it up, I thought "What a great idea for a solar system". I am now considering putting together a 2-3KW solar system which would serve as a supplemental system to my house as well as emergency backup power. I assume I would also need 8-12 L16 batteries, inverter, and controller. This system would basically run all the 20 amp circuits in my house. It would not control the main air unit or the stove, or any 220V stuff. My water heater and heaters are gas. The big electrical stuff would remain on the grid and run only off the power company. If power went but, I would lose them. But I might could run selected window units for air, and a $30 stove top burner to heat food.
I was wondering if anyone out there has tried something like this and your comments. It is very similar to having a system tied in that sells back to the grid, but you would have total off the grid capacity in the event of a power outage.
Basically, it would be a Reliance Transfer breaker switch system with a off grid solar system plugged in to run all the house except the heavy 220V stuff.
Any comments/ pro or con would be appreciated.
I was wondering if anyone out there has tried something like this and your comments. It is very similar to having a system tied in that sells back to the grid, but you would have total off the grid capacity in the event of a power outage.
Basically, it would be a Reliance Transfer breaker switch system with a off grid solar system plugged in to run all the house except the heavy 220V stuff.
Any comments/ pro or con would be appreciated.
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