net-metered efficiency observations [RE-wrenches]

[Todd Cory, Mt. Shasta Energy Services]

Nope, if you do that the back up loads are fed from the batteries. Cycling them
also represents waste.

Todd


"Jay Peltz, Peltz Power" wrote:

> A inline relay, timer controlled held closed via grid power would save
> almost all of that, for pretty darn cheap.
>
> jay
>
> Peltz Power
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Todd Cory, Mt. Shasta Energy Services" <toddcory at finestplanet.com>
> To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
> Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2004 1:39 PM
> Subject: Re: net-metered efficiency observations [RE-wrenches]
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> > That is 365 kWh a year in waste! Talk about phantom load... yikes!
> >
> > Todd
> >
> >
> > Kirk Herander wrote:
> >
> > > Todd, The readings were dawn to dusk, and this inverter eats about 1kw
> of
> > > grid power overnight.
> > >
> > > Vermont Solar Engineering
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Mt. Shasta Energy Services
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