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dwyer
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Joined: 19/09/2005
Location: Australia
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Posted: 01:05am 16 Sep 2013
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Hi everyone
Two years ago l brought 3ph 40 kw diesel generator for my workshop as l find it cheaper than having my house rewired to take single ph to 3ph power. However recently I received a large power bill coming from my home and was just wondering if it is possible to have a Grid tie with my smart meter fitted and run by generator.???

Cost to rewiring the from main power pole single phase to 3 phase approx.$6500 v diesel generator $6000 running fuel approx. 2 to 3 litre per hour also hopefully one day buy deep cycle batteries that charge by 3ph 415volt power forklift battery charger.
any help will be great

Dwyer
 
Gizmo

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Joined: 05/06/2004
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Posted: 03:22am 17 Sep 2013
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I think the diesel running costs would outweigh the grid feed rebate. I think you would be better off with a battery bank and inverter fed by solar/wind, and just use the generator to top it up occasionally.

Glenn
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dwyer
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Posted: 10:05am 17 Sep 2013
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Thank Gizmo
That what l thought and l do believe you are right thank for your advise .

best regard Ian
 
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