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Im not sure how to add the pics here. So I created an album of pics on my fb page. The url is at the bottom of my msg.

I DID IT!! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! I finally have created and am using, literally as I type this message, my all new "Portable Solar Powered Electric Vehicle Charging System"!! I finally got the whole system put together and working!! 1. I first had to send my EVSE charge cord to CA to get...

Ok...update: Received my new Xantrex 2000 watt ProWatt Inverter today. Have attempted to charge the car again. It acts like it wants to, and starts to charge, but then faults and the built-in GCFI outlet trips each time. So I'm going to attempt to wire up the 2nd plug in as describe above...

Yes, it is. Ah ok, now I understand. Just as with any type of cigarette lighter plug in connected to the inverter. So the car has to be "on/ready" just like a regular vehicle, or you run the little battery down. Got it! Thanks. Captain

What do you mean? Please explain. Thanks, Captain

Based just on proximity tonight after work, i just so happen to be right next to a Lowes and Radio Shack. Got the yellow hinged plug NEMA 5-15P for $4.75, and a 4 pack of the 1/2 watt 100 kohms resistors for $1.49! The new inverter has shipped & will arrive in a couple days. Will try it first...

Ok, scratch the 350watt Samlex inverter. Didn't work. Duh. Now waiting on the arrival of a new 2000 watt Xantrax ProWatt. Do I still want to create/use a modified NEMA 5-15P plug with the 2 1/2 watt 100k ohm resistors, that I would plug into the 2nd receptacle of this new inverter, the same...

Update: Ok, I just ordered and received this inverter: SAMLEX SSW-350-12A 350 WATT 12VDC INPUT 115VAC OUTPUT PURE SINE WAVE INVERTER. Because I had been informed it was hot wired 120 to one plug and not split. Just plugging the EVSE in to the wall, as I mentioned before, the car would charge...

Ok... So.. after further research & review of more info, and the info you all have provided here.. I have purchased a new Samlex pure sine wave inverter, and a new 20 amp MPPT charge controller. Should have them in a few weeks or less. The inverter wont be wired just to the solar panel. It...

That information was provided by the staff at www.donrowe.com. They sell up to 9 different types of inverters. I just confirmed with them that at least the Samlex PST and SA Series Inverters, as well as the Xantrex Inverters do NOT have that 60v/60v "floating neutral " wiring configuration...

Sorry to be messaging so much, but I did get some new info. PV1...the split 60/60 volts on the 2 plug in terminals is referred to as "Floating Neutral". I just found out that the Samlex PST pure sine wave inverters are the ones that are wired as 120v on the hot only. So this seems to be...

Jray, I've had a similar situation here at work. Even though we have a Sustainability Plan, our old Executive Director of Facilities at my state-funded university, removed and covered 2 different plug in outlets, to keep me from plugging in and charging while I am at work. My coworkers in...

PV1, You mentioned in your previous post about MSW inverters splitting the charge to 60v on each plug in terminal. And that for it to be a true 120v, it needs to be a 120 "hot" and neutral ground wiring. I've been looking on ebay to find an affordable inverter that is wired the way you...

Yes, when I plug it in to a regular grid-tied connected outlet, it works and charges just fine. It's only when I plug it into my current 650 watt inverter, is when it just blinks and does nothing else. Which makes me think the inverter is not powerful enough to allow for the peak in wattage...

Hi Don, Thanks for the msg. I'd be happy with just a couple extra kW added back to the battery. But I'm looking at being able to load this off-grid system in the back of my i-miev and bring it with me, set the panel out and let it trickle charge the car up, while I'm at work all day...since I...