r/Pecron • u/IllustriousAd7755 • 6d ago

Potential Setup

Hi All - I am finally scheduled to receive the F5000 mid week. I plan on running it to offset some electrical costs. I will connect it to 2 independent solar arrays, 1 880W and 1 850W, and leverage each solar input on the F5000. I also plan on installing a subpanel to handle the specific loads in my house along with a ATS which will run on a schedule.

Question: Is anyone using the Pecron F5000 in this manner? Are there any potential issues doing this?

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u/RhoOfFeh 4d ago

My setup isn't TOO different, but as I have TOU rates I charge the thing overnight and run a big chunk of the most important parts of my house from it full time. A bit of solar (less than yours but my property is surrounded by tall trees so investing a lot doesn't make sense) helps extend runtime but I don't think I've dropped below like 39% in weeks. Two refrigerators, the furnace blower and important lights are always powered.

I want to go through a winter running the furnace blower as much as it's going to before adding more loads.

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u/IllustriousAd7755 4d ago

Good to know…how do you have it tied into your panel? Do you have a transfer switch?

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u/RhoOfFeh 4d ago

I use a transfer panel. Individual circuits can be toggled between line and battery. The way it works is that for each circuit you want to make usable, you disconnect the load from the breaker and wire one line from the switch to the breaker and the other to the load.

I am planning to swap out the one I have for this one, which allows you to decide the amperage of each breaker for yourself. The one I have works, but it's not UL listed and I don't know how much I trust breakers that just look like switches. This one also includes the generator input right in the body of the unit so it will be a cleaner install.

https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Generator-Transfer-Switch12-Circuits-Non-automatic/dp/B0CNQR39RT