[RE-wrenches] Generator automatic disconnect

[Jay Peltz]

What about running the genny through one inverter and putting a transfer switch on the AC out which opens the ac out. 
Meaning 100% charging but no loads. 

Jay

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> On Oct 2, 2013, at 9:50 AM, "Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems" <larry at starlightsolar.com> wrote:
> 
> Ray,
> 
> I had thought about this but it seems that with all inverters paralleled and controlled through the router that it would not allow one to charge and pass through the generator power while the others are inverting. Do you know a way of doing this.
> 
> Larry
> 
> On Oct 1, 2013, at 9:10 PM, Ray Walters <ray at solarray.com> wrote:
> 
> If they HAD to have the wee Generac, you could have it feed only one inverter, and the other 3 Magnums could stay in invert mode.  I have large systems where I'm not using the charger off every inverter.  
> R.Ray Walters
> CTO, Solarray, Inc
> Nabcep Certified PV Installer, 
> Licensed Master Electrician
> Solar Design Engineer
> 303 505-8760
> On 10/1/2013 11:09 AM, Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems wrote:
>> You are right. Normally I would not even consider a generator of this size. My constant thinking outside the box took me down this rabbit trail. I'm back.
>> 
>> Thank you,
>> 
>> Larry 
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