Hi Icon. I can see how I could see how that may work, but adds another level of complexity I would like to avoid. You would think that would be built in as part of inverter. But as it is, no issues as long as a short shuts down inverter as it is suppose to.
McDave, no chance of running shore/gen power on same circuits at same time. That would be bad for many reasons. The transfer switch ensures that will not happen. I believe it is working as designed. I opened it up and it is all a PC board with a few connections on input and outputs that appear correct. It appears very clean and well built. I would like schematics in any case if I ever need to repair..
I am willing to bet a lot of folks do not even know their Inverter works like this. The more I read, this appears to be more common than you'd think. It has some pros as well. I think noise isolation when I am using my HAM radio will be much better and little chance for ground loop type issues. I am sure it is cheaper to build for the mfg.. as probably avoids another AC/AC conversion to isolate as Icon mentioned.
You could not tie this inverter into a house that has a bonded neutral in the panel as it should. It would toast it. Clearly this inverter is made for RV's and portable ops where no bonded neutral/grounds are in place. My CTC does not Bond ground and neutral. That is a no/no. You do not want to do that as you will have GFCI issues with shore power due to ground loops as well as other concerns. There are more expensive inverters that have isolation and could be wired into a bonded ground situation. Buyer beware is all I can say. You need to know what you have and what you are doing.
I am willing to bet many reviews on various brands of inverters where they say "this POS smoked as soon as I plugged it it or Cheap China Junk" are due to the bonded neutral situation and ignorance on users part. I have read a lot of those lately.
Interesting to know in any case. Again... just learning this about these inverters. This one does seem to have a few large capacitors and a large inductor on the output that I am thinking is possibly for power factor correction needed for inductive (reactive) loads. Probably why it starts and runs the compressor in the AC and Fridge more easily and efficiently. Who knows. I cannot be sure without looking at schematics
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