joe6789 wrote:
time2roll wrote:
Multiplus is the Victron that combines power with a limited source to boost as needed right?
I don't see the circumstances in a 50 amp RV where this is a benefit. Are you plugging into 15 amp limited utility power? Are you trying to run a big RV with a single Honda 2200? Need to understand what you are attempting to accomplish.
Time2roll, you are correct. The Multiplus can supplement short power with inverted battery power simultaneously. However, I don't expect to need that feature. I will usually either be connected to 50A shore power or boondocking off batteries (with occasional generator use).
I bought the Multiplus because it is a combined inverter plus battery charger, has good quality and reputation, and was recommended for charging lithium batteries (which my existing converter can't do well).
I am looking for the simplest installation. It seems like splitting the existing breaker panel is easier than installing a subpanel, which would require finding a place for a whole new panel and extending a bunch of the circuit wiring. Most of the circuits I want to run off the inverter are already on the same leg in my existing box, so I thought it would be relatively simple to just run the one leg through the inverter and leave the other leg as-is.
But the fact that there's just one shared neutral wire for both hot legs is where I'm not sure what to do.
Thanks for the help!
Page 35 Appendix D shows the split phase installation. However you are just installing the single unit instead of two.
Diagram shows ground running through the unit also but it is not switched so the in/out are bonded. Appendix B
https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Manual-MultiPlus-Compact-2000-120V-EN.pdf
