How to choose a backup generator for solar system with a Growatt hybrid inverter | Billy's Workshop

[@jeremymccombs3655]

Absolutely get an inverter generator! I tried a Firman Costco tri-fuel generator and it will not work!

[@jakeholland8083]

I have a 1200W pure sine generator which simply doesn't work on my Freedom kit. When plugged in, my batteries lose charge. It's often easier to unplug the house from the solar/batteries and run the genny. I've already purchase 2× generators for this, and don't wanna buy a 3rd

[@GridFreeStore]

Hi there, have you got in touch with us about this before? Please call us on 09 218 5533 or email us at [e-mail] and we will help you resolve your issue.

[@Dreancaidi]

Using a smaller generator (manually started) to charge the batteries only, what are the settings for an SPF 5000es?

[@GridFreeStore]

What is the power rating of your generator? This will determine what you will set the max utility charge current to. The other settings are Utility first for the output priority (setting 1) and set the input priority to SNU (setting 14).

[@BarbaraGergely]

I am interested in this too. Our generator is 3000 w pure sine generator and we have lithium batteries.

[@ojoluci9234]

Thank you gorgeous !

[@GridFreeStore]

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