How do I know if my appliance will work with the HomeGrid™ solar
generator?
When figuring what appliances can be powered with your HomeGrid™
solar generator you will need to calculate how much the continuous loads
are of each appliance you want to run
simultaneously
to determine if the
total amount of watts is within the capacity of the generator.
You can find the wattage of the appliance by looking at the manufacturer's
information (this information is usually stamped or printed on most
appliances and equipment) or using a Kill A Watt meter to measure it's
wattage. Add all wattages of appliances to be run to determine if the total
amount of watts is within the maximum continuous and surge watts of the
HomeGrid™ solar generator.
Can I have my solar panels connected while using my HomeGrid™
solar generator?
Yes. In fact we recommend you use your generator in this way so that the
solar panels can be recharging your batteries while in use.
Can I add more batteries and solar panels to my HomeGrid™ solar
generator?
Yes. Due to the large watt capacity of the HomeGrid™ solar generator
there are many options to increase the battery and solar panel capacity of
your system. In fact, if you add enough batteries and solar panels you can
have a fully functional off-grid system.
Can I run my refrigerator AND freezer during power outages?
Yes. However, the length of time these can be powered simultaneously
will vary depending on the efficiency of your appliances and the capacity
of your batteries and solar panels.
