Hey everyone! I'm a newbie in solar setups and currently use a 100Ah LiFePO4 battery paired with 200-watt solar panels. This small setup powers my monitors and laptop via a small sine wave inverter, but I often run out of juice and have to switch to wall power. I'm searching for a device that would automatically switch between my solar power and the grid whenever I've got low battery. Since the battery and panels are provided by my company and sit just outside, I don't want to invest in a full-scale system due to budget and skills. Any suggestions?
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It sounds like what you need is an automatic changeover switch. This device can switch between your solar setup and your grid power automatically. Are you using 120V AC? I've seen some options online, but you'll have to handle the wiring yourself.
Thanks for that! I can manage wiring since I'm in the UK, so I'll calculate what I'll need.