Re: [RE-wrenches] Relay for 48v Vent Fan

2013-08-09 Thread Rich Nicol
Hi All We've used the 12v fans directly off the charge controllers for 12, 24 and 48v systems, but I like the idea of the 48v fan on this system since it moves a great volume of air than the 12 and 24v versions. Two 12 v fans may be a good way to go and it builds in a failsafe- if one dies the

Re: [RE-wrenches] GFX Series with generator

2013-08-09 Thread Richard L Ratico
Bob-O, Then again, SOME of us don't buy in Walmart either. Just say'in. Sorry Michael. Couldn't help it. Dick Ratico Solarwind Electric --- You wrote: Then again, SOME of us don't buy Chinese goods. On Aug 8, 2013, at 9:53 AM, Ryan wrote: To echo Tom the XW is probably the best product for

[RE-wrenches] 2500 W inverter for $300

2013-08-09 Thread Drake
A couple of customers have found 2500 W inverters rated as true sine wave for prices in the $300 range. My strong gut feeling is that they are junk, but I have no experience with these. They feel the inverters from Outback, Magnum etc are far overpriced. What would you say to a customer who

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2500 W inverter for $300

2013-08-09 Thread RE Ellison
Do they have a charger or just a CCC inverter? Harbor freight sells units like this. Unless they are a continuing customer or a friend, I would be inclined to tell them good luck. PLEASE call someone else, asap! We know how this story will end, Bob From:

[RE-wrenches] Solaredge 480v 3-phase inverters

2013-08-09 Thread Kirk Herander
Hello, Has anyone on list installed a Solaredge 480/227 3-phase inverter? The spec sheet says that the nominal input DC+ to DC- is 840vdc. I assume this is the regulated operational voltage, and so the system installation falls under the code rules for 1000vdc systems, correct? My local

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2500 W inverter for $300

2013-08-09 Thread David Katz
Often the CCC inverters have a very high standby power draw, and some shut off at 15 volts so you cannot equalize. The don't have chargers and transfer switches. They are not UL listed. Some don't allow proper grounding, with negative battery and neutral bonded. They don't offer much motor

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2500 W inverter for $300

2013-08-09 Thread Drake
At 11:08 AM 8/9/2013, you wrote: Unless they are a continuing customer or a friend, I would be inclined to tell them good luck. PLEASE call someone else, asap! This is happening with continuing customers that are friends. What is needed are some solid technical reasons to give them, but do

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2500 W inverter for $300

2013-08-09 Thread Jason Szumlanski
Are they missing the fact that the inverters used for battery backup RE applications are also high output sophisticated battery chargers and transfer switches all built into one integrated unit intended to work together with available monitoring and coordination with charge controllers? I

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2500 W inverter for $300

2013-08-09 Thread RE Ellison
Try to get a make, model and a brand name and we will see what we can find out about them. Later, Bob From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Drake Sent: Friday, August 09, 2013 12:55 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject:

[RE-wrenches] 2500 W inverter for $300

2013-08-09 Thread Hilton Dier III
What your customers will find is that these auto parts store inverters only reach their nominal ratings with resistive loads. When trying to start a motor they exhibit a fraction of their rated power - too much reactive load. Same goes for anything with a transformer or power supply. Also, if

[RE-wrenches] UPS -1500w

2013-08-09 Thread All Solar
Looking for recommendations for a reliable UPS for a problem load that will not run off the homes inverter The load is 1200 w max 120v Thanks in advance Jeremy Rodriguez All Solar Sent by Jeremy's iPhone. Sorry for typos and shorthand! ___ List

Re: [RE-wrenches] UPS -1500w

2013-08-09 Thread Jay Peltz
What's the load, the inverter? Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPhone On Aug 9, 2013, at 1:00 PM, All Solar allso...@scswifi.net wrote: Looking for recommendations for a reliable UPS for a problem load that will not run off the homes inverter The load is 1200 w max 120v Thanks in advance

Re: [RE-wrenches] 2500 W inverter for $300

2013-08-09 Thread Ray Walters
These cheapo inverters are nothing new; we've had to sell against them for over a decade. Its all about longevity, and how bad life might be with a several week outage. Weight is a great, simple place to start. The quality inverters are transformer based, and weigh much more. Which one is

Re: [RE-wrenches] UPS -1500w

2013-08-09 Thread All Solar
Coffee maker Jeremy Sent by Jeremy's iPhone. Sorry for typos and shorthand! On Aug 9, 2013, at 2:46 PM, Jay Peltz j...@asis.com wrote: What's the load, the inverter? Jay Peltz power Sent from my iPhone On Aug 9, 2013, at 1:00 PM, All Solar allso...@scswifi.net wrote: Looking for

Re: [RE-wrenches] UPS -1500w

2013-08-09 Thread RE Ellison
I assume the easy choice of changing the coffee pot isn't going to happen? What inverter does it happen to be, Although sometimes weird stuff like this happens with inverters of all makes. Back from my days of being an APC dealer most UPS's are modified square wave Bob ellison Bob Ellison