Hello. I have been lurking and finally joined. Appreciate the vast array of knowledge here.
Having searched, I cannot find a definitive answer to what I hope is a simple question. First my setup.
Am in CO. Have a 9.2kwh system plus 2 PW2s. My electric company does 1 to 1 net metering so from an efficiency standpoint, the most logical choice is to send all my over production to the grid, which I do. My 2 PW2s are set to backup mode 100%.
But, from a longevity standpoint is it best practice to keep the PWs topped off all the time? I understand the onboard controls/systems require power for maintenance so there is minimal cycling in 100% backup mode. Or should I allow the PWs to cycle some small percentage a day? There is no monetary benefit to do so for me, I am only searching for best practice.
I understand many have a set and forget mindset about this. I get it. But, I have made my recent investments to last. I am older and have done, I hope, my last major investments in my home.
Thank you for your help.
Having searched, I cannot find a definitive answer to what I hope is a simple question. First my setup.
Am in CO. Have a 9.2kwh system plus 2 PW2s. My electric company does 1 to 1 net metering so from an efficiency standpoint, the most logical choice is to send all my over production to the grid, which I do. My 2 PW2s are set to backup mode 100%.
But, from a longevity standpoint is it best practice to keep the PWs topped off all the time? I understand the onboard controls/systems require power for maintenance so there is minimal cycling in 100% backup mode. Or should I allow the PWs to cycle some small percentage a day? There is no monetary benefit to do so for me, I am only searching for best practice.
I understand many have a set and forget mindset about this. I get it. But, I have made my recent investments to last. I am older and have done, I hope, my last major investments in my home.
Thank you for your help.