time2roll wrote:
joe6789 wrote:
I did see that diagram earlier but I wasn't sure how to adapt it since I'm using only one inverter instead of two.
Can you please help me interpret how I would apply that diagram to my single-inverter setup? Let's say AC line 1 goes into the inverter and then out to the breaker panel. AC line 2 would have no inverter and go straight to the breaker panel.
In the diagram, the neutral is branched going into both inverters and then re-merged afterwards. Would I likewise need to branch the neutral wire, with one going through the inverter and the other going straight to the breaker panel? I've received some advice that the two neutral lines would have to be isolated, but in this diagram they are not, so I'm not sure what to believe there.
The single neutral would go through the inverter. When the inverter senses power from the line the relay closes to pass through power and charge the battery. L1 and N will both pass through the inverter. L2 goes direct to panel with no change.
I understand what you mean. Might be best to call Victron and confirm. I don't think you will have any trouble.
Time2roll, just to be clear, that means L2 would go direct to the panel with no neutral and no ground going alongside it. Correct? This is exactly how I initially planned to wire it, but I've seen some suggestions that L2 needs its own neutral and grounds rather than relying on the neutral and ground coming out of the inverter.
In response to your other comment, I'll actually be putting one air conditioner on each leg in order to better balance the legs. We'll just remember not to turn on the air conditioner when not connected to shore power, or else burn through our batteries in about an hour.
Thanks again for your guidance.
