How many watts of solar Panels should I connect to this SUN-600G 600W Watt Micro Grid Tie Solar Power Inverter Solar Panel 120V AC
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I have not tried loading the inverter at its full 600W, but have connected one intended for 12V panels (I think expecting 10 to 30 volts) to a 24 volt system battery... which ran it very fast and hot, but it complained and shut down when the voltage got too much for it, cooling off and ran again. Unless you do have cold and very sunny conditions, the peak loading is never for very long, and I have never had the full output from them. I'm surprised to see other reviewers with bad experiences. I would believe the protection circuits they use.
1947251
I think these inverters best running about 50 percent of their rated capacity
1947252
I would connect up no more than 400 watts of panels. In my experience, these inverters are not conservatively rated. You are especially at risk when the sun first strikes the panels on a very cold day. Stay with 400 or less and you will be fine. I tried connecting (2) 280 watt panels and the inverter fried. This is fairly common. Check on Utube for similar experiences.
1947253
From my experience I have a 500 watt sun gridtie inverter and a 600 watt sun gridtie inverter with 4 250 watt grape solar panels connected in parallel everything is good runs warm but I keep a small fan on them I would say no more than 500 watts on that 600 watt inverter.
865728
The rule of thumb in this case is to use a converter having power at least 50% higher than your device . So in your case you should use a 600w converter. This is because the power consumption at the start is higher than the regular value.
2193076
Im running 5 x250 watt panels. This 1000 watt GT inverter has worked wonderfully for me.
550350
More important than the wattage for this system is the voltage. You need to make sure that your panel puts out a voltage that's in the range of this inverter. This inverter operates from 10.8-30v, so in low sun when you're below 10.8v it will not operate. Conversely, if your panel puts our 30v, you will be putting to many volts through this inverter in direct sunlight. Also remember that it is a 600w peak inverter, so if you put 3 200w panels on it, you're operating it at full peak efficiency. I try to keep my 600w inverters at 540w of panel or less. This increases efficiency and also extends the life of the inverter. When you do expand, you have to decide whether you will wire your panels in parallel (to double the wattage), or series (to double the voltage) If you want to wire in series, you need a bigger inverter, if wiring in parallel, you can only really safely put one more 200w panel on this inverter. Hope this helps.
1634287
These panels can run a lot however they should be linked to a 12 volt storage battery, then run an inverter to 110 AC volts for your AC needs or just run 12 volt DC off the battery that is being charged by the solar panels.
65462
It depends on how long you want to use the power inverter and how many watts per hour you are going to use and will you be charging the battery at the same time or just use a battery without charging .The formula is (amps x 120 v = watts X hour) amp draw should be listed on tag by the model number
2080943
According to the Belkin web site 120V~/15A/60Hz/1800W http://www.belkin.com/us/F7C016-Belkin/p/P-F7C016/So, 600W is no problem.
883033
You should look at running 2 - possible 3 100 watt panels, if an upgrade for future look at 10 gauge panel wire, it seems your running 12 volt, but your inverter and charger will depend. I've got a 40 amp 12/24 charger but batteries will run at 12 bought in a kit with 6 100 watt panels but told to only run 5 as my 60 amp also takes 1600 watts if at 24, but running at 12 so 800 watts mix up and I was sent a 12 both are mppt, you can probably run 5-6 100 watts if you have 2/ 25 amps combined, if not mppt they will keep charging but at a lower rate will destroy your batteries if not in use all the time, go with 10 gauge wire you will be happier. You should look at running 2 - possible 3 100 watt panels, if an upgrade for future look at 10 gauge panel wire, it seems your running 12 volt, but your inverter and charger will depend. I've got a 40 amp 12/24 charger but batteries will run at 12 bought in a kit with 6 100 watt panels but told to only run 5 as my 60 amp also takes 1600 watts if at 24, but running at 12 so 800 watts mix up and I was sent a 12 both are mppt, you can probably run 5-6 100 watts if you have 2/ 25 amps combined, if not mppt they will keep charging but at a lower rate will destroy your batteries if not in use all... » Read More You should look at running 2 - possible 3 100 watt panels, if an upgrade for future look at 10 gauge panel wire, it seems your running 12 volt, but your inverter and charger will depend. I've got a 40 amp 12/24 charger but batteries will run at 12 bought in a kit with 6 100 watt panels but told to only run 5 as my 60 amp also takes 1600 watts if at 24, but running at 12 so 800 watts mix up and I was sent a 12 both are mppt, you can probably run 5-6 100 watts if you have 2/ 25 amps combined, if not mppt they will keep charging but at a lower rate will destroy your batteries if not in use all the time, go with 10 gauge wire you will be happier. « Show Less
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Yes, you can hook the 2 6v batteries in series to the inverter, that's what I did. The solar kit is going to be independent as long as it comes with a 12v charge controller. *Note you should only run your batteries down more than 50% in an emergency, that will shorten their life span of the batteries. A 1500 watt inverter maybe a little over kill matched a 95 watt solar kit. You need a bigger solar kit, or just buy and second one. I started with 2 (100) watt panels and plan to add to them.
157435
Hello. this grid tie inverter accepts 10.5VDC up to 28VDC. However, these units are not approved for most areas and honestly are not a very good product. I would not advise purchasing this unit. If you are serious about installing a grid tied solar system I'd reccomend doing it properly. Look into the outback grid tie inverters. They are much more costly but there is a reason for that. You get what you pay for.
1576225
I have no idea. But i have used these cables for a year and a half with my 4 panels that are 600 watts and it's all fine.Dennis B.
931468
The solar charge controller is a Go Power GP-PWM-30 and the inverter is a GO Power GP-SW300-12 3000 watt pure sine 12 volt inverter. Joe
1311913
You can connect at least 8 solar panels of 100watts each and I have 15 deep cycle batteries on that. You need cables mostly and maybe some safety fuses if you want.
1411592
Hello,If you are charging 12v nominal battery bank you can input up to 400 watts of solar power.If you are charging 24v nominal battery bank you can input up to 800 watts of solar power.The wiring configuration of the 800 watt panel setup must be done so that you do not parallel all of them or not series all of them or else the panels will either go out of the 100 VDC or the 40A rating.The 800 watt setup must be wiring in series/parallel.Please let us now if you have any further questions.Regards,AW
1029751
The Inverter has a GFCI protected outlet which will trip on ground fault. The Inverter will shutdown if there is overload on A/C output. On the Input side (12 Volts DC) you need ANL or Class T Fuse. PROwatt SW 600 = 80 Amp, PROwatt SW 1000 = 150 Amp, and PROwatt SW 2000 = 250 Amp.
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Hi Martin! On the DC side, you may install a solar module directly to the microinverter (using the MC4 type connectors). However, to connect the microinverter to a subpanel or nearest junction box, trunk cable will be needed. The microinverter sends AC power directly into the trunk cable using the Enphase trunk cable connectors. See below pic for details: http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cleanenergybrands.com%2Fshoppingcart%2Fproducts%2FEnphase-ET17%25252d208%25252d240-208VAC-240-Cable-Drops-Landscape-NO-Install-Kit-.html&ei=k-Q2Vc-FHoSdsAWenoGQDg&bvm=bv.91071109,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNFSHJWJ0ppJhmhkhDvuD8sNC_wMUQ&ust=1429747217289816 And this installation manual: http://enphase.com/global/files/M250-Installation-and-Operation-Manual-60-Hz.pdf Hope this helps!
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100 Watt inverter per manufacturer's spec sheet here http://tinyurl.com/c3dj635