Steve2278
New Member
Hello everyone,
I'm building a new home and my electrician is coming in next week to wire my entire house, install the breaker box, the disconnect etc. I plan to purchase several solar panels a few years from now with hope of eventually going off the grid, but it seems more cost effective for me to buy and install inverter now since my electrician's going to be there working on the house anyway. I'm assuming the inverter is hard-wired to the breaker box itself?
I don't know much about electricity, and I really don't have a game plan as to what type of solar panels I'll be buying down the road but it makes more sense to install the inverter now, as its cheaper for me from a labor standpoint.
I was wondering if someone could recommend a GOOD inverter? I see there's many types. Some are advertised as off the grid inverters, solar power inverters, DC inverters etc. Maybe they all do the same thing? But then again, maybe not?
I have a 200 amp service and I converted many of my high-energy consuming appliances to propane to reduce my electrical needs. I don't know if that information is helpful for sake of recommending the type of inverter, as it is my understanding there's some energy loss when an inverter is used, so I'd prefer to have something that's very efficient.
Any recommendation you could make would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Steve
I'm building a new home and my electrician is coming in next week to wire my entire house, install the breaker box, the disconnect etc. I plan to purchase several solar panels a few years from now with hope of eventually going off the grid, but it seems more cost effective for me to buy and install inverter now since my electrician's going to be there working on the house anyway. I'm assuming the inverter is hard-wired to the breaker box itself?
I don't know much about electricity, and I really don't have a game plan as to what type of solar panels I'll be buying down the road but it makes more sense to install the inverter now, as its cheaper for me from a labor standpoint.
I was wondering if someone could recommend a GOOD inverter? I see there's many types. Some are advertised as off the grid inverters, solar power inverters, DC inverters etc. Maybe they all do the same thing? But then again, maybe not?
I have a 200 amp service and I converted many of my high-energy consuming appliances to propane to reduce my electrical needs. I don't know if that information is helpful for sake of recommending the type of inverter, as it is my understanding there's some energy loss when an inverter is used, so I'd prefer to have something that's very efficient.
Any recommendation you could make would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Steve