- AC output
- 360 W to 500 W
- UL 3700
- Listed by Hoymiles
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Plug-in solar kits and microinverters
Microinverters and kits that turn one or two panels into power for a household outlet.
Read this first. A plug-in kit feeds the circuit it is plugged into. Check your state law and the circuit limit before you plug in, and pick equipment that states a plug-in safety standard such as UL 3700.
Related guides: Plug-in solar laws: where it is legal, and from when, Pennsylvania plug-in solar: where HB 1971 stands, Is plug-in solar safe? What protects you, and what does not
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- AC output
- 900 W
- UL 3700
- CSA certified (APsystems)
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Solar panel for a plug-in kit
The panel decides how much power the kit makes, and it has to match the microinverter it plugs into.
Check
- Check the panel's wattage and voltage against the microinverter's input range (APsystems lists 26 to 60 V and 315 W to 660 W per input for the EZ1-LV).
- Keep the total within your state's cap and your circuit's headroom: 360 W on a shared 15 A circuit by Bright Saver's math.
- Match the connectors (usually MC4) or buy the adapter the maker specifies.
- Measure the space and the weight your railing or mount can carry.
- Point it south and away from shade where you can; output falls fast in shade.
Avoid
- Panels whose voltage exceeds the inverter's input range.
- Mounting that drills into a rental without the landlord's written OK.
Outdoor outlet for a plug-in kit
Plug-in kits connect where you plug them in. Some makers call for a GFCI outlet, and an outdoor outlet needs a weatherproof cover.
Check
- Use the outlet type the kit's maker specifies, GFCI where called for.
- Use a weather-resistant outlet with an in-use (bubble) cover outdoors.
- Know what else is on that circuit; the kit adds power to the same wiring.
- Plug the kit straight into the outlet: no power strip or extension cord unless the maker allows it.
Avoid
- Sharing the circuit with large loads such as space heaters.
- Adding or rewiring an outlet yourself if you are not qualified: hire a licensed electrician.