# How Grid tie inverter distributes power on split-phase supply

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**Created:** [24 March 2017 22:08 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/how-grid-tie-inverter-distributes-power-on-split-phase-supply/3550 "2017-03-24T22:08:41Z")\
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**Author:** ![Bill.Thomson](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/user_avatar/community.openenergymonitor.org/bill.thomson/32/1834_2.png) [@Bill.Thomson](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Bill.Thomson)\
**Post date:** [25 March 2017 03:08 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/how-grid-tie-inverter-distributes-power-on-split-phase-supply/3550/5 "2017-03-25T03:08:26Z")

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> [@recepta](#):
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> if I will import on one leg and export on the other, would my power meter register any anomalies?

Unless you have a net meter, you’ll end up _paying_ for any energy you export.

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