Probably a dumb question

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Can my PV charge controller, and the charger on my Tripp Lite inverter/charger charge the batteries simultaneously? I have an off grid, dual voltage system that requires simultaneous use of both generator provided 110 and batter provided 12v. During the day, typically, only the refrigerator is on 12v/110 inverter power, but occaisionally we will run the generator during the day for ac, when running the Trip lite inverter becomes a charger and would be sending current to the batteries along with the pv charge controller.

Is this okay?
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  • mike95490
    mike95490 Solar Expert Posts: 9,583 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Probably a dumb question

    Both chargers ( solar and 120VAC ) should monitor the battery state of charge, and adjust themsleves accordingly.

    If they don't, I guess I'll be hearing back from you after the weekend
    Powerfab top of pole PV mount | Listeroid 6/1 w/st5 gen head | XW6048 inverter/chgr | Iota 48V/15A charger | Morningstar 60A MPPT | 48V, 800A NiFe Battery (in series)| 15, Evergreen 205w "12V" PV array on pole | Midnight ePanel | Grundfos 10 SO5-9 with 3 wire Franklin Electric motor (1/2hp 240V 1ph ) on a timer for 3 hr noontime run - Runs off PV ||
    || Midnight Classic 200 | 10, Evergreen 200w in a 160VOC array ||
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  • System2
    System2 Posts: 6,290 admin
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    Re: Probably a dumb question

    thanks, that is what I thought too. I suppose I will find out!
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