Hermanus
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Where I live we have very unreliable power because of 4-8 hours downtime due to load shedding. I want to install backup power to keep going during those downtimes. I am considering to do it in two phases.
Firstly I want to install an inverter that would supply power to critical circuits during a power failure. I am thinking of installing an inverter to supply power to lights, computers and cell phone chargers (critical low consumption components).
As a next phase I want to add a generator to the system to have a more complete solution. I see this as a future nice to have.
For the first (inverter) phase of the project I am not sure what to use for a cutover switch. Something that won’t reboot computer when the power change from grid to inverter power is important. Secondly, there must be something in place that would prevent me from using the stove, geyser, under floor heating, etc (heavy consumption units) when it’s on inverter power.
I am sure there are some cool solutions to do this. Thanks for your time.
Firstly I want to install an inverter that would supply power to critical circuits during a power failure. I am thinking of installing an inverter to supply power to lights, computers and cell phone chargers (critical low consumption components).
As a next phase I want to add a generator to the system to have a more complete solution. I see this as a future nice to have.
For the first (inverter) phase of the project I am not sure what to use for a cutover switch. Something that won’t reboot computer when the power change from grid to inverter power is important. Secondly, there must be something in place that would prevent me from using the stove, geyser, under floor heating, etc (heavy consumption units) when it’s on inverter power.
I am sure there are some cool solutions to do this. Thanks for your time.