Combining 2 grid connections ac to one

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of combining two 450-watt AC grid connections into a single 900-watt connection for home use. The user inquires about the possibility of adding an additional meter and connecting the outputs of both meters in parallel. The consensus emphasizes the importance of consulting a licensed electrician for such modifications due to safety concerns, including potential fire hazards and equipment damage from voltage drops and phase differences.

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question as grid connections are limited to 450 watts ac 220 v over her i like to combine two of these to one 900 watt grid connection?.
power ac comes from the same grid (source) goes trough a meter and connects to my home system.
so can i put one more meter there which is feeded from the same grid, and after the two meters both 450 watt can i connect the wires in parallel and can take a total load of 900 watt which is equally spread of the two grid connections? and connect that to my home system again? Power quality of the grid is very pour voltage drops and goed down a couple of times a day.. do i need to worry about fase differences or does this is no problem without burining up my system or the meters?
 
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Contact a licensed electrician to wire your house for more power. Do not try to do it yourself. Fire and death could be the result.
 
michiel8888 said:
question as grid connections are limited to 450 watts ac 220 v over her i like to combine two of these to one 900 watt grid connection?.
power ac comes from the same grid (source) goes trough a meter and connects to my home system.
so can i put one more meter there which is feeded from the same grid, and after the two meters both 450 watt can i connect the wires in parallel and can take a total load of 900 watt which is equally spread of the two grid connections? and connect that to my home system again? Power quality of the grid is very pour voltage drops and goed down a couple of times a day.. do i need to worry about fase differences or does this is no problem without burining up my system or the meters?
anorlunda said:
Contact a licensed electrician to wire your house for more power. Do not try to do it yourself. Fire and death could be the result.
Perfect reply. Thread is closed.
 

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