Hi Everyone
I have a sunsynk 8kw inverter installed with 16 x 300w panels. This is running with 16 x 200Ah gel batteries. The inverter was installed in December 2021to replace an old technology inverter. Batteries were replaced in July last year so I decided to stick with the gel batteries for now. Will replace it later on.
The inverter is brilliant at efficiency, visibility and also very user-friendly.
I have searched through the forum and wasn't able to find anything that answers my question so apologies if it has been answered. The concern I have is that it makes use of the battery power at night to supplement nonessential loads. I would like to save the power and the batteries. Items like the kettle and the microwave are on the nonessential loads. I would prefer to draw from Eskom on the large loads at night but still have the ability to supplement the loads during the day with the sun. Is this possible?
I have some pics below of the settings. I have also limited my load as I don't want the heavy draw from the gel batteries.
Please can I get some advice or maybe even confirmation that this is or isn't possible.
Thanks