How to easily switch between GRID and DIY Solar Generator Power - Transfer Switch - Power Outages

[@proficientprepper]

Let me know if you know of a way I could improve this.

[@sspyder181]

I used an outdoor 50amp model, took it apart and rewired the input wire to 8 awg vs 10 awg. It comes with a 20 dp and lots of 15 amp breakers. Now its got true 50 amp breaks dp with 8 wire and a 30 dp with 10 wire and lots of 20s with 12. Works to connect my 50 amp subpanel directly with polaris lugs. Totally awesome. Nice video

[@Electronzap]

That is a nice setup.

[@plokijij7856]

Glad you got a electrician, the solar generator setup in the next one you build its recommended the fuse is before the main isolator! So battery positive terminal to the fuse then to the isolator then to the bus bar.

[@proficientprepper]

Thanks for the info. I've not the video yet. So I'll either change it or mention it.

[@BobBob-il2ku]

That’s something to think about I always preferred a interlock kit on the whole panel which works great for a gas generator. But in this situation when you want to run the solar system daily to save some $ this makes much more sense

[@samfish6938]

you could get automatic one $37

[@Sum1snrg]

Which one are you talking about?

[@earthenergyhex]

automatic what? not a transfer switch.

[@garys6898]

I did the same thing, I run 2 mini splits easily off ac300 from bluetti

[@heroesandzeros7802]

If you like solar projects, consider the EG4 Solar Mini Split. DIY Installation. Comes with 4 PV panels. Solar only or you can connect to grid for 24 hour use. Heats and cools. Takes about 6.5A AC or Solar to run, compared to 30A for a central AC, that is a no brainer. Definitely supplements the central AC, it does not come on nearly as much and does not stay on as long. I love it.

[@proficientprepper]

Sounds interesting. I'll take a look

[@heroesandzeros7802]

I use the wire shelving units to mount everything on and I have the lower shelves for lead-acid batteries. Some of these shelving units have wheels so I can move it around if necessary. I mount a 3/4 inch plywood to the back of the shelving unit for the charge controller, inverter, and all that. I have 12V and 24V systems set up now with 2, 4 and 8 batteries depending on what it is used for. I like stacking the cheap Eco-Worthy 30A charge controllers and I have 3 and 4 of them per system. Cannot overload them that way. You can build your own automatic transfer switch using the 80A relays with 120VAC coils if you only want grid backup. You can use the Eco-Worthy Charge Controller programming for the battery monitor and Alexa relays for the timing functions if you need it and an 80A relay with a 12V or 24V coil for a transfer switch.

[@proficientprepper]

Thanks for that information. Sounds interesting.

[@maxm4972]

Thank you, is there anything like that rated 200 amp and at least 32 switches? I'm thinking to go solar but partially off grid so my power company will not have any reason to inspect or disconnect my solar during hurricane disaster

[@proficientprepper]

I've seen videos where some people an interlock kit on their main panel to switch between grid and solar/generator. Then everything can be powered with solar. But that is none on solar or everything. That's not what I wanted. I've also seen people using subpanels to partially power their home with solar. But I don't remember the details of how they set that up.

[@Chahtawarrior31]

good deal and better safe than sorry! OORAH