Hey guys I am a newbie to all this. I have technical understanding to a degree. I want to setup one of these units in one of my 2 - 200 amp panels. I noticed that I have 7 split phase circuits for AC units and whatnot. Does each leg require a CT? I would think so but I could be wrong. Let me know about this. The website for hardware would only allow me to order 12 CT’s so this is a question I have.
Thanks for all the help in advance!
Neil
Please read over the this documentation for split-phase paying attention to the section that describes 240V loads. It depends on whether the loads are two-wire or three-wire.
It only discounts 12 CTs (in addition to the mains) within the bundle. You can get more CTs at list price by ordering from the CT category.
Got it and I think I understand. I want to clarify do I need a CT for each of the mains?
Lastly can I see some install pictures? i want to see how people are installing the unit relative to the panel.
My panel like many are flush-mounted with the drywall so getting in and out of the can is going to be a problem really.
Thanks!
Neil
Affirmative.
Just cruise around this forum. There are dozens of detailed descriptions of installs. Look in the “case Studies” category.
Thanks - I saw a youtube video. It was pretty good. Its slowly coming back to me now how this all works.
About a decade ago I used to do this on a small scale with data cents with 3 phase power to balance our loads. There wasn’t really good software or hardware to aggregate things like there is now.
This should be fun.
Thanks!
Neil