Can this item be used with a grid tie inverter?
1831632
I haven't hooked mine up yet, but my understanding is that if you run your panel(s) through a voltage regulator to the batteries and hook up the inverter to the batteries. The panel itself will not run an inverter.
1831633
I do not use with a grid tie inverter. However, I do not see why not. The panel is just a generator which generate a power. All the solar panels are doing the same function. I believe you should look at your grid tie inverter requirement and use the correct power panel. Thanks.
445827
It can be hooked up if you have grid power other then the panels themselves. It will defeat the purpose if you are plugging it into your power inverter because that is pulling power from your batteries where the Battery Tender is trying to put a trickle charge back into them.
1967596
Yes, with a power inverter that is rated for more than 450w. Be careful because it will blow stock fuses if you use the power outlet. Wire it yourself or replace the fuse. I recommend using a 40 Amp fuse with a 500w+ power inverter.
511254
I would go to blue sea's tech department and ask them. Since it is for a 48 volt inverter i would assume the amp draw won't be to high and it should be OK but if there was some kind of short it could quickly overload the system and cause a fire/damage best to check with the manufacture on this one
1673710
It shouldn't cause problems. The inverter would only see the voltage from the charger not the current.
1942264
The grid tie should have come with a 110volt cord that would plug into the unit and your home female outlet.The grid tie inverter puts power back to the grid from what ever source you use to feed it. Batteries,solar,or wind power. Hope this helped.
1576653
Please don't try using this inverter with a cigarette adapter as it's power level will probably exceed the amperage limit of the fuse for the cigarette lighter. You may even damage the wiring in your vehicle doing so.
1743776
I used the terminal blocks off the old inverter that I was replacing . You should be able to purchase grounding lugs with 2/0 connections and 1/4" or 5/16" size holes to convert over. I am very happy with the inverter. It is able to do what it says. Just got back from my camp over the weekend that is off grid, just solar 12V. My friends wife ran a blender to make a drink while we had all are lights and a tv with a dish setup all at once. We wanted to see if it would all run and it did . Had others that do not come close. Good luck
1316066
It is NOT a charger, one way inverter. it will probly smoke if you try to back feed it. For grid tied inverters THEY have to have a 60 Hz syncing circuit! Try a power jack to feed the grid.
1505814
Yes, you can do that. Bryan has provided a good answer to this question. Also, since the panels are 12v, you are limited to the grid-tie inverter selection. You'll probably need a low voltage, high current grid-tie inverter, yet this may not be UL listed.
1393951
Grid tie inverters Must sense the grid voltage to work. If the Grid loses power the Grid tie will shut down to prevent voltage from leaving your house/property and possibly endangering/harming an electric power company worker (from being electrocuted because the power line from your property is still Hot when he would think it was dead), or anyone else for that matter.
2028271
hi evan yes the windmax hy-1000-5 can feed the grid with a grid tie inverter. I use a 1000 watt, 22-60 volt, grid tie inverter by mass power.
2093930
I think he means with an inverter. Yes, if the inverter is rated at 750 watts or more you should be able to use this with it.
949481
This kit won't provide enough power for a 5000 watt inverter. You'll need to calculate the distance for a 450 amp load, assuming 12 volts, your 5k watt inverter and a safety buffer. Additionally, you want finely stranded conductors as DC current prefers the fine strands over the thicker material you can pick up at your local hardware store (typically designed for AC power.) If you can't find the product you need on Amazon, check out a local welding supply shop, car stereo shop or a business that works with solar power or specialty battery supply. Don't forget a properly rated fuse as well.
747949
Yes, with the proper connectors and for sure with the connected inverter. Use of the sherpa 50 will prolong run time.
598515
The answer is yes. One does have to make sure you don't build to big . I'm using mine in a 12 v RV SYSTEM. A home system with built in inverter in each panel has revolutionized the home grid.
258654
No, but I can tell you that it will work with an inverter that has sufficient wattage. JeffT, BSEE