ALTERNATIVE ENERGY BUS BAR BY PASS BREAKER, METHODS OF USE AND INSTALLATION

摘要

The present invention is directed, in part, to electrical components and methods of use associated with such components. In particular, the invention relates to an electrical device and improved method of back feeding energy generated from alternative energy devices such as solar panels, wind turbines, fuel cells, electrical generators and other alternative energy sources, to the utility without the necessity of installing a sub panel or replacing an existing panel, resulting in significant cost savings for the user and increased electrical energy available to the power grid. The invention further discloses installation of a back feed circuit breaker into an existing main panel and main circuit breaker thus, eliminating the need of a home owner to completely reinstall a new electrical system in order to install alternative energy sources such as for example, solar panels and the like.

主权项

1. A method of installing a back feed circuit breaker into an existing main service panel wherein said installation comprises the steps of first connecting said back feed circuit breaker into said existing main service panel to form a circuit wherein said main service panel comprises a main circuit breaker and one or more bus bars wherein, said back feed circuit breaker is connected in parallel tap with said main circuit breaker wherein, said back feed circuit breaker is installed between a utility power grid and said main circuit breaker to form a circuit wherein, said back feed circuit breaker is also connected to an alternative energy source, wherein said alternative energy source generates electricity, said electricity comprising backfed power, wherein said alternative energy source delivers said backfed power to said back feed circuit breaker wherein, said backfed power is then delivered by said back feed circuit breaker to said utility power grid wherein, said backfed power bypasses said one or more bus bars and said bus bars do not form any portion of a circuit formed by said back feed circuit breaker and said main circuit breaker or alternatively, during times of energy need, said backfed power is delivered to said main circuit breaker and said one or more bus bars wherein said backfed power is thereafter delivered to a structure in order to power electrical components installed within said structure, said installation further comprising the steps of connecting electrodes configured on said back feed circuit breaker and attaching said electrodes to said main circuit breaker and securing said electrodes with wire fastening devices so electrodes are securely fastened to form said circuit with said main circuit breaker.