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Generators / Re: Just passed electrical inspection
« on: February 26, 2009, 08:43:22 PM »
I'm not net metering as the system is not hooked to the grid other than by a transfer switch. I have philosophical differences with the whole net metering thing . The battery/inverter system is something I put together so I could conceivably go off the grid at times. While the generator is running, a battery charger is charging the battery bank of 10 6 volt golf cart batteries. The inverter is a Vector 3000 watt with 6000 watt surge. Eventually I want to upgrade to a Xantrex or Outback. The Vector draws a lot of juice just running itself. The system also uses a Xantrex C60 load controller to divert excess power to a glow plug water heater I put together. I have the capability of adding solar or wind to the battery bank in the future after my house is finished and I can get back in the shop.