TIE GRID INVERTER 2009

new tie grid inverter test

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[TrueNevose]

If you are feeding the grid while someone is working on it, just think of the harm you can do. That is why this hook up is illegal. A Synchronous Inverter tests the grid before it back feeds so it doesn't electrocute someone. Someone please buy me a beer and give me a round of applause. You may see me on the news shortly.

[richallenmusic]

@TrueNevose this one does the same if theres no power theres no output it shuts off 

[lisag65256]

I am still quite new to all this so please bare with me...I just wanted to know if this is the only way to patch into the house circuit?  I have numerous breakers available in my main electric box, could a solar power system be integrated directly?

[richallenmusic]

@lisag65256 yes it can be wired to a elec panel

[wolfmnfh]

Where can i buy this inverter?

[richallenmusic]

got mine off ebay

[machinationu]

@noahcarver Yes it will INCREASE your power bill. The meter may run backwards But the numbers go Forward

costing you more. If you put "IN" power to Grid you will be billed for it.

Sunday Oct 30 2011 I input over 2700 Watt hours of power and the meter went up by 3, a real rip off.

[aspiringbodhisattva]

Curious if you're still using this, Rich. And if you are: do you have a meter that'll run both directions? I think most people may not be thinking this in the comment thread, but if you're not actually running your meter backwards, you're just offsetting your usage. So you're "slowing" the meter, in effect, and don't need a new one. Thoughts?

[kg4bga]

@MacOSJoey The people that work on power lines know to coverup all the lines with rubber blankets even when the power is off. Their are a lot of people that run generator into thier panel. Even if the inverter did keep running, the lineman will be fine. I know, I am one.

[MacOSJoey]

@TrueNevose yeah... this is a GRID-TIE inverter, not the standard inverter you use in your car. If it doesn't detect an AC wavelength on the grid (aka, power's out), it WON'T send power into the grid (and yes, that is required by law on all GTIs)

[MacOSJoey]

@noahcarver Sometimes with newer digital meters you can't send power back into the grid. You have to sign up in a contract with your electric company and recieve a special meter to send it back and make money. Most systems only make enough to suppliment the power company. Unless your inverter can kick out more than you're using inside the house, you shouldn't have a problem. It's impossible for it to increase your electric bill (It gets the power from the batteries, not the grid).

[longp2000]

Rich, did you ever figure out if this investment was worth the money? Did it help your power consumption?

[yanik0333]

one thing 250watts is not much to feed back ,I use the 550watt version and it works better see a difference and it will shut off if power is lost to avoid so its safe .I had an analog meter it will spin back. my power company had to install a second meter with the digital meter allot wont go back . two meters one for mesuring in usage and one to record out use and with a signed contract &fee they allow me to feed power back in to the grid credit my account the generated power.run longer works

[stormbytes]

$142 for a 250 Watt grid-tie inverter is a TOTAL RIPOFF

[dcool96]

Should put your solar panels on top of the trees.