Solar Batteries: Back up circuits
Critical information and typical inclusions for backup circuits in New Zealand. Standard backup circuits (especially 5-10kW systems) cannot handle high-amperage, heat-generating appliances, which will drain batteries quickly or overload the system. Please find an explanation of a backup circuit and what you may or may not want to include on yours.

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