@RockyTinker great timing on this thread — I've been doing exactly this since last autumn. One thing worth flagging that nobody's mentioned yet: if you're running the Multiplus in inverter mode to...
KeithMartin | 847 posts
@Del72 good timing on getting that wired up! The key thing with your setup is that both the Orion and the SmartSolar will negotiate via the shared battery voltage, so...
KeithMartin | Posts: 412
Good points from everyone. One thing I'd add — before you commit to any particular hybrid inverter, get a rough handle on your actual load figures.
@Chopper42 One thing worth considering with the Orion-Tr Smart specifically is the engine detection feature — it'll automatically start charging once it senses the alternator is actually running...
Great thread @Gazza99. One thing worth flagging that catches people out — when you introduce a turbine to an existing solar setup, your charge controller situation gets more complicated than just...
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