Solar on 2021 Imagine Xls 22 RBE

[J & J Bumblebee]

I've almost completed the wiring for my solar installation. Before completing this last task, I have a couple of questions.

When I hook up to shore power ( normally, they have breakers ), I use my surge protector. I'd also use it when using a generator.

1. Do I need a breaker just prior to the Victron inverter I've installed?

2. The two holes I drilled in the pass-through.....should I leave them open or fill them with expanding foam?

After this is complete, I'll be finished with the exception of solar panel installation. I'll add pictures later.

Thanks,

John

[Country Campers]

1 - I did not install a breaker on the input from shore power to the inverter.
2 - Yes I would fill those holes with something.

Brian

[howson]

Do I need a breaker just prior to the Victron inverter I've installed?

Where does the input to the inverter originate? Do you have a schematic showing the wiring?

Like Brian, there's nothing between the EMS and input of the inverter on my 315RLTS. (Only one side of the 50A since I have the original Multiplus, not the Multiplus II.)

[acoleman43]

I've almost completed the wiring for my solar installation. Before completing this last task, I have a couple of questions.

When I hook up to shore power ( normally, they have breakers ), I use my surge protector. I'd also use it when using a generator.

1. Do I need a breaker just prior to the Victron inverter I've installed?

2. The two holes I drilled in the pass-through.....should I leave them open or fill them with expanding foam?

After this is complete, I'll be finished with the exception of solar panel installation. I'll add pictures later.

Thanks,

John

I have a 30A breaker between shore power/Automatic transfer Switch and Generator/Automatic Transfer Switch.

I would fill the holes in your pass-through.

[J & J Bumblebee]

Where does the input to the inverter originate? Do you have a schematic showing the wiring?

Like Brian, there's nothing between the EMS and input of the inverter on my 315RLTS. (Only one side of the 50A since I have the original Multiplus, not the Multiplus II.)

Here is a drawing

[howson]

Here is a drawing

As long as the source is protected by an appropriate sized breaker (source in this case being the pedestal or generator) I don't see the need for an additional one. To me it's no different than plugging in an extension cord to a home outlet and then a drill, light, compressor (whatever) into the other end of the extension cord. As long as the household outlet is protected by a breaker, and the extension cord is rated for the load, there's no problem.

But I'm not an electrician, so will be interested to read what others will say.

Howard

[J & J Bumblebee]

Well, the deed is done, and it's up and working.

I didn't install a breaker, and I'm in the process of filling the holes in the pass-through.

Thanks!