Comments on: Power inverters: back up power system. http://theinverterstore.com/blog/2009/03/11/power-inverters-back-up-power-system/ Your source for information on power inverters and inverter accessories Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:05:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Administrator http://theinverterstore.com/blog/2009/03/11/power-inverters-back-up-power-system/comment-page-1/#comment-3719 Administrator Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:29:34 +0000 http://theinverterstore.com/blog/?p=7#comment-3719 Grid Tie systems are very complex and the information changes from location to location. I would recommend you get in contact with a local expert or your power company. Grid Tie systems are very complex and the information changes from location to location. I would recommend you get in contact with a local expert or your power company.

]]> By: Melissa Whiteside http://theinverterstore.com/blog/2009/03/11/power-inverters-back-up-power-system/comment-page-1/#comment-3690 Melissa Whiteside Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:27:15 +0000 http://theinverterstore.com/blog/?p=7#comment-3690 Can you recommend a book or reference site that can competely explains how Solar Panels and Inverters connected to the Grid could be done. Can you recommend a book or reference site that can competely explains how Solar Panels and Inverters connected to the Grid could be done.

]]> By: john http://theinverterstore.com/blog/2009/03/11/power-inverters-back-up-power-system/comment-page-1/#comment-2751 john Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:58:25 +0000 http://theinverterstore.com/blog/?p=7#comment-2751 have 1000 watt.wany to power rv ac/dc inverter to charge batt this well not do itmabe a 2500 what do we think have 1000 watt.wany to power rv ac/dc inverter to charge batt this well not do itmabe a 2500 what do we think

]]> By: peter phillippsen http://theinverterstore.com/blog/2009/03/11/power-inverters-back-up-power-system/comment-page-1/#comment-2742 peter phillippsen Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:11:41 +0000 http://theinverterstore.com/blog/?p=7#comment-2742 Powering the house by an inverter, will it take as much electricity to recharge the battery bank using a charger from the grid as it would powering the house directly from the grid? Pete Powering the house by an inverter, will it take as much electricity to recharge the battery bank using a charger from the grid as it would powering the house directly from the grid?

Pete

]]> By: Administrator http://theinverterstore.com/blog/2009/03/11/power-inverters-back-up-power-system/comment-page-1/#comment-2323 Administrator Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:41:07 +0000 http://theinverterstore.com/blog/?p=7#comment-2323 Hello Chris, This all depends on the total amps you plan on running and for how long. If you have that information, I can make a recommendation. Hello Chris,
This all depends on the total amps you plan on running and for how long. If you have that information, I can make a recommendation.

]]> By: Administrator http://theinverterstore.com/blog/2009/03/11/power-inverters-back-up-power-system/comment-page-1/#comment-2322 Administrator Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:39:47 +0000 http://theinverterstore.com/blog/?p=7#comment-2322 Hello Kenneth, If you multiple 10.5 amp * 120 volts you get 1260 watts. However, compressors have very high start ups so you may want to plan for 3x that just to start the compressor. I would recommend our 5000 watt just to start the compressor. You don't want to prematurely fry your inverter by not selecting one big enough. Your DC battery drain is 10.5 amps * 11 (converting ac amps to dc) which is 115 amps per hour. If you only need to run for 5-10 minutes your car battery should be fine. Hello Kenneth,
If you multiple 10.5 amp * 120 volts you get 1260 watts. However, compressors have very high start ups so you may want to plan for 3x that just to start the compressor. I would recommend our 5000 watt just to start the compressor. You don’t want to prematurely fry your inverter by not selecting one big enough. Your DC battery drain is 10.5 amps * 11 (converting ac amps to dc) which is 115 amps per hour. If you only need to run for 5-10 minutes your car battery should be fine.

]]> By: chris dawson http://theinverterstore.com/blog/2009/03/11/power-inverters-back-up-power-system/comment-page-1/#comment-2285 chris dawson Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:22:50 +0000 http://theinverterstore.com/blog/?p=7#comment-2285 in a whole house power back up system (or a solar battery array type configuration, with multiple batteries for lengthened reserve times) with all loads being the same, would it be better to run, say 4 different loops with four different inverters at 12v, 24v, or 48v dc? My charging circuit is versatile enough to be used for any of these voltages, so i'm interested in the efficiency aspect. It's stronger than a standard trickle charger, and can take load, which should help with run times. (i'll find out when i throw the switch! LOL) whats going to be most efficient, so as to consolidate space and not have my garage look like the battery rack at autozone? thanks! Chris in a whole house power back up system
(or a solar battery array type configuration, with multiple batteries for lengthened reserve times)

with all loads being the same,
would it be better to run, say 4 different loops with four different inverters at 12v, 24v, or 48v dc?

My charging circuit is versatile enough to be used for any of these voltages, so i’m interested in the efficiency aspect.
It’s stronger than a standard trickle charger, and can take load, which should help with run times. (i’ll find out when i throw the switch! LOL)

whats going to be most efficient, so as to consolidate space and not have my garage look like the battery rack at autozone?

thanks!
Chris

]]> By: Renewable Ray http://theinverterstore.com/blog/2009/03/11/power-inverters-back-up-power-system/comment-page-1/#comment-2120 Renewable Ray Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:38:29 +0000 http://theinverterstore.com/blog/?p=7#comment-2120 I am so glad I found you guys. This is the best info for the DIY er on the internet. You will be getting some of our business and we will add links for you at our website. Keep up the good work! I am so glad I found you guys. This is the best info for the DIY er on the internet. You will be getting some of our business and we will add links for you at our website.

Keep up the good work!

]]> By: kenny http://theinverterstore.com/blog/2009/03/11/power-inverters-back-up-power-system/comment-page-1/#comment-2110 kenny Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:52:30 +0000 http://theinverterstore.com/blog/?p=7#comment-2110 i wish to power a 1.5 hp air compressor that's 10.5 amps @ 60hz i need it to pump my tires from 20 lbs back up to 40 lbs, (4x4 at beach),so it will only be running for 5 to 10 min. what size inverter would i need? i wish to power a 1.5 hp air compressor that’s 10.5 amps @ 60hz i need it to pump my tires from 20 lbs back up to 40 lbs, (4×4 at beach),so it will only be running for 5 to 10 min. what size inverter would i need?

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