My other thought was to just rectify the AC, perhaps filter it with a
capacitor or two, and bridge that output with the output of the solar
through a couple of isolation diodes. The rectifies AC would be at a
voltage greater than the solar normally, but would drop to zero when the
power was out. The diodes would prevent them from fighting each other.
-bp
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bp
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On Tue, Dec 5, 2017 at 4:25 PM, Cassidy B. Larson <[email protected]> wrote:
> I use an Outback Power FLEXower ONE at my cabin. Solar charging, and AC
> input for generator when I need it. Automatic Generator Start via their
> “MATE3” unit (and reporting). It has everything integrated, so you just
> hang the unit, but is probably overkill for what you want.
>
>
>
>
> > On Dec 5, 2017, at 5:05 PM, Bill Prince <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > Has anyone seen a charge controller that will take AC input AND solar
> input?
> >
> > I know that I've seen ones that combine wind and solar, so there must be
> some that will allow primary power on AC, and backup/simultaneous input
> with solar panels?
> >
> > Purpose is a remote site where we expect more than average AC power
> outages, but is we could also charge the batteries via solar, we would be
> good.
> >
> >
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> > bp
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