[RE-wrenches] Generator automatic disconnect

[Chris Mason]

Why not utilize the Generac Smart switch and load management module? It
will disconnect up to four circuits based on load.


On Mon, Sep 30, 2013 at 4:02 PM, Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power
Systems <larry at starlightsolar.com> wrote:

> Wrenches,
>
> I want to use the Ecogen 6kW generator on a large off grid system. The
> location has very few overcast or rainy days and the generator will rarely
> be needed. My concerns is nuisance tripping the generator output breakers
> if the household load exceeds 6kW. The power system control has a feature
> for reducing the AC current used to charge the batteries but does not have
> a feature for disconnecting the AC input based on input load.
>
> Does anyone have a solution for monitoring AC load from the generator and
> disconnect it if overloaded? It must automatically reconnect after a short
> timeout.
>
> Thank you,
> Larry Crutcher
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Chris Mason
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