Understanding what your backup circuit can and can’t accommodate is the best way to ensure you get the most out of your backup power.

Your inverter can only provide power to your backup circuit if there is power available from your batteries. Every battery system has a maximum output power for any given time. It is important to understand what that is and ensure you do not exceed it. If you do exceed your batteries maximum output power, you may cause your backup circuit to trip. Each Redback home battery system has a different maximum output for its backup circuit.

It is generally recommended that you connect and use the minimum number of devices at any one time. Only essential or low consumption devices or appliances such as lights, refrigerators and televisions should be connected to your backup circuit. Devices that require high currents such as ovens, pool pumps and air conditioners should not be connected. The high inrush of current required to power these items may trip the inverter or rapidly discharge the batteries. The table below lists the suitability of common devices.

When configured correctly, your backup circuit is a huge asset to your home or small business, protecting you even when the unexpeceed occurs.