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Byrogie's avatar
Byrogie
Explorer
Jun 29, 2015

Connecting inverter to shore power cord

I have my solar up and running, great stuff. Now I want connect my 1000 watt inverter to shore power cord. Looking at turning off converter, but it comes on when the main breaker is on.
Do I now pull it out to get at the converter connection?

thx

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  • brulaz's avatar
    brulaz
    Explorer
    Jun 29, 2015
    Doesn't look like you have any room to add another breaker.
    The suggestion to add a separate switch, once you find the wire, may be your only option.
  • Byrogie's avatar
    Byrogie
    Explorer
    Jun 29, 2015
    All breakers have just one wire except the Bedroom receptacles, which is indeed #3
    I guess I have to go deeper...
    Will test first as suggested.

  • brulaz's avatar
    brulaz
    Explorer
    Jun 29, 2015
    I traced the lead from the converter back to the breaker, and found that it shared the breaker with another wire. Dunno what it was. Replaced the breaker with a double 15A and separated the leads.
  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Jun 29, 2015
    Most likely #3 or #5
    Turn one off while on shore power and check charging with a multi meter
    You might loose use of some receptacles you want
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Jun 29, 2015
    You may have to take the breaker panel off to get at the converter wiring. Then it's a simple matter of installing an spst switch on its 120v feed and mounting the switch where you can get to it.
  • Byrogie's avatar
    Byrogie
    Explorer
    Jun 29, 2015
    This is the panel:


    All I can get at is the breakers and fuses. Any other connections are hidden.
  • Darryl_Rita's avatar
    Darryl_Rita
    Explorer
    Jun 29, 2015
    Sounds like it. They're usually on their own breaker, or share with something like the fridge, but it sounds like more rewiring is in your future.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Jun 29, 2015
    I don't think you have to pull it out. Find its 120v feed.

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