Outstanding demonstration kind Sir! Appears the latest addition is really the minimal way to go as it does so much more than the earlier 300. Good job Doug.
Good question. I'm using the same 30A setup as I had with the AC300, including connecting to the TT-30 outlet on the AC500. I literally unplugged the AC500 and dropped the AC500 in, including the same input power cord since they use the same connector. I am considering upgrading to 50A but don't really have the load to justify it. I am curious about 5000W wall charging though if I ever need to do that.
@@DougKremer so the TT-30 that's on their you wire that to the wires that come with the HI Kit, and when you plug the ac500 in it gives power to the panel to circuits you have installed on the transfer
Ok,I just went back through your transfer switch installation.So you stayed with 120V only? Going the 240V installation route is where guys seem to run into trouble. Question for you:Since the AC300 has a floating neutral,and the plastic case of it cannot be grounded,is there actually a safe way to install this? It seems impossible to properly install this without using a bonding plug. It’s confusing me
Re: transfer switch: it is installed per the manual, and capable of 240V with the L14-30 connector I have on it. The cable I'm using from the AC300/500 TT-30 outlet splits the hot to feed both the X and Y terminals of the L14-30 with the same 120V. So yes I'm using it as 120V only, only single-pole breakers. Grounding: both the AC300 and AC500 pass ground through the unit to the output. So if it is connected to a wall outlet, the outputs are grounded. My AC300 passed neutral through just the same, I have not tested the AC500 yet. When connected to the transfer switch, both the output neutral and ground are connected to the same in my home panel, and bonded together at the panel. So the hot supplied is not floating, it is a solidly grounded and proper 120V. The only time you would see a truly floating neutral is when the AC300/500 isn't connected to grid power, and you are running devices straight off it via cords only. Portable generators would be floating neutral under the same situation.
@@DougKremer Appreciate the reply. I did some more homework. Seems 240 is where guys run into issues, The fusion cable for the AC300 apparently had an issue on one leg. I’m looking to go straight into an interlock switch,no transfer switch. It will be used only for emergency backup. I’m just going to go wire according to bluetti directions and call it a day. Some guys had some real issues with burning out equipment and some blew the AC300’s themselves but that was a few years ago,hopefully it’s all rectified now.
@@DougKremer I’m going to go back and see.I’ve watched a bunch of different channels on the topic,trying to find the best information. I’ll look now.Thanks
Good video! I have two of the AC300’s,was preparing to install the split fusion setup when I came across some in the community who have had problems.Grounding issue on one side of the fusion box,neutral issue,and one guy who actually damaged his equipment in his home and others who hurt the AC300’s. I have to figure it out before I install. Can I ask what transfer switch you used? Did you make a video on the 240 installation? Thanks for any help,I’m just being cautious before installation.
I have heard similar, and I guess there are earlier and later versions of the AC300. Mine has been flawless though. I installed the Reliance 510D, and did a video on it. I am only using it at 120V though, not split phase.
i have been running 2 AC300s in split phase with a reliance 6 circuit transfer switch for just over 10 months now with no problems. I haven't used a 220v circuit as i am using all 6 circuits in 110v. It runs my furnace (7-800w) and pressure pump, i have a cistern system. The only issue i have with the system is getting the 1250w input from solar. One needs very specific panels to stay inside the 150v and 11a. Right now i am only able to input 750w per mppt. Saving money now to buy panels that will get me the wattage i need and still stay withing the inverters limits....but seeing this video i may just upgrade to the AC500s as they will allow me to use more of my current panels.
@@arnoldreiter435: Voltage is what you need to watch out for, you can have more amps available than the controller will accept, it’s very commonly done and referred to as ‘over-paneling’. The AC300 will take up to 12A per input, and AC500 up to 15A.
@@arnoldreiter435 I run 2 strings of 4 Talsun 405 panels in series to over panel my AC300. The amps are a little high but doesn't matter. Volts are around 148 total, so right at the limit but they keep my AC300 solar imput to around 2.0 kw or a little higher when all is going right. Could be better but I don't have them positioned perfectly.
Outstanding demonstration kind Sir! Appears the latest addition is really the minimal way to go as it does so much more than the earlier 300.
Good job Doug.
Beefier and stronger!
@@DougKremer The private message really cleared things up for my mental deficiency toward electronics.
Hello sir , i am the pain in the butt on FB bluetti group with all the questions ! All the way from the Algarve, Portugal.
Welcome!
Thanks for the benny hill gingle.
How do you get you app on your phone to do all that. I have the app for both the AC300 and 500 and my app has nowhere near the info yours does.
It is the standard iPhone app. I have no extra privileges.
Good stuff!
Thank you.
How is the AC500 connected to the subpanel .. When you had the Ac300 you used the 30AMP - are you using that 50 amp connector now
Good question. I'm using the same 30A setup as I had with the AC300, including connecting to the TT-30 outlet on the AC500. I literally unplugged the AC500 and dropped the AC500 in, including the same input power cord since they use the same connector. I am considering upgrading to 50A but don't really have the load to justify it. I am curious about 5000W wall charging though if I ever need to do that.
@@DougKremer So then you are using the Ac300 Home integration kit then correct?
@@seanconnerysmith4387 More or less yes. It was out of stock so I bought the switch and parts separately.
@@DougKremer so the TT-30 that's on their you wire that to the wires that come with the HI Kit, and when you plug the ac500 in it gives power to the panel to circuits you have installed on the transfer
@@seanconnerysmith4387 Yes, you can watch the transfer switch install to see all that if you like.
Ok,I just went back through your transfer switch installation.So you stayed with 120V only?
Going the 240V installation route is where guys seem to run into trouble.
Question for you:Since the AC300 has a floating neutral,and the plastic case of it cannot be grounded,is there actually a safe way to install this?
It seems impossible to properly install this without using a bonding plug.
It’s confusing me
Re: transfer switch: it is installed per the manual, and capable of 240V with the L14-30 connector I have on it. The cable I'm using from the AC300/500 TT-30 outlet splits the hot to feed both the X and Y terminals of the L14-30 with the same 120V. So yes I'm using it as 120V only, only single-pole breakers.
Grounding: both the AC300 and AC500 pass ground through the unit to the output. So if it is connected to a wall outlet, the outputs are grounded. My AC300 passed neutral through just the same, I have not tested the AC500 yet. When connected to the transfer switch, both the output neutral and ground are connected to the same in my home panel, and bonded together at the panel. So the hot supplied is not floating, it is a solidly grounded and proper 120V. The only time you would see a truly floating neutral is when the AC300/500 isn't connected to grid power, and you are running devices straight off it via cords only. Portable generators would be floating neutral under the same situation.
Sorry for the late reply, this comment was caught in one of the filters.
@@DougKremer Appreciate the reply.
I did some more homework.
Seems 240 is where guys run into issues,
The fusion cable for the AC300 apparently had an issue on one leg.
I’m looking to go straight into an interlock switch,no transfer switch.
It will be used only for emergency backup.
I’m just going to go wire according to bluetti directions and call it a day.
Some guys had some real issues with burning out equipment and some blew the AC300’s themselves but that was a few years ago,hopefully it’s all rectified now.
@@johnnyhotrod Have you seen my whole house backup with the interlock? Works great!
@@DougKremer I’m going to go back and see.I’ve watched a bunch of different channels on the topic,trying to find the best information.
I’ll look now.Thanks
Will the AC500 power a Swisher LS22E log splitter? It seems to be just beyond the limits of the AC300 when I try.
The AC500 does have quite a bit more surge capacity than the AC300. We would probably have to test it. Bring it over and we can try!
Good video!
I have two of the AC300’s,was preparing to install the split fusion setup when I came across some in the community who have had problems.Grounding issue on one side of the fusion box,neutral issue,and one guy who actually damaged his equipment in his home and others who hurt the AC300’s.
I have to figure it out before I install.
Can I ask what transfer switch you used?
Did you make a video on the 240 installation?
Thanks for any help,I’m just being cautious before installation.
I have heard similar, and I guess there are earlier and later versions of the AC300. Mine has been flawless though. I installed the Reliance 510D, and did a video on it. I am only using it at 120V though, not split phase.
i have been running 2 AC300s in split phase with a reliance 6 circuit transfer switch for just over 10 months now with no problems. I haven't used a 220v circuit as i am using all 6 circuits in 110v. It runs my furnace (7-800w) and pressure pump, i have a cistern system. The only issue i have with the system is getting the 1250w input from solar. One needs very specific panels to stay inside the 150v and 11a. Right now i am only able to input 750w per mppt. Saving money now to buy panels that will get me the wattage i need and still stay withing the inverters limits....but seeing this video i may just upgrade to the AC500s as they will allow me to use more of my current panels.
@@arnoldreiter435: Voltage is what you need to watch out for, you can have more amps available than the controller will accept, it’s very commonly done and referred to as ‘over-paneling’. The AC300 will take up to 12A per input, and AC500 up to 15A.
@@arnoldreiter435 I run 2 strings of 4 Talsun 405 panels in series to over panel my AC300. The amps are a little high but doesn't matter. Volts are around 148 total, so right at the limit but they keep my AC300 solar imput to around 2.0 kw or a little higher when all is going right. Could be better but I don't have them positioned perfectly.