Re: [RE-wrenches] Growatt 5k inverter w/ transformer, more China junk?

2021-01-04 Thread Ray
20 years ago, I thought I had to fix every solar problem that crossed my path.  I've since gone into a 12 step recovery program, and have successfully stayed "solar sober" for the past decade, with only a very occasional relapse.  The Wrenches list has many a recovering "solarholic" among its

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wireless float switch control

2021-01-04 Thread Nick A Lucchese
Thanks a bunch Jeff, I was on Wrenches from 2000-2010 but then when I left the business of my previous employer working for Jon Hill at Sierra Solar Systems I never took the time to rejoin. I thought I had changed my email a couple times but apparently not successfully. Too much time out in

Re: [RE-wrenches] Growatt 5k inverter w/ transformer, more China junk?

2021-01-04 Thread Dan Fink
Chris; Of course as Kent points out, the equipment does not appear to be UL listed, so would not pass inspection. But, I realize there are situations where a UL listing is not required. It appears to me that the Growatt/Huawei setup this person bought is very similar to the architecture of the

Re: [RE-wrenches] Growatt 5k inverter w/ transformer, more China junk?

2021-01-04 Thread jay
I just was looking at them the other day. They do make US versions. I don’t think they are junk, Growatt is one if not the largest inverter company in the world. jay > On Jan 4, 2021, at 4:33 PM, Chris Schaefer wrote: > > G'Day and Happy New Year's All, > > Just wanted to share this with

Re: [RE-wrenches] Growatt 5k inverter w/ transformer, more China junk?

2021-01-04 Thread Kent Osterberg
The "Contact Us" page on their website gives a contact number in China. And none of the documentation shows a UL listing. I would tell the customer that I can't install it - too risky. Kent Osterberg Blue Mountain Solar On 1/4/2021 3:33 PM, Chris Schaefer wrote: G'Day and Happy New Year's

[RE-wrenches] Growatt 5k inverter w/ transformer, more China junk?

2021-01-04 Thread Chris Schaefer
G'Day and Happy New Year's All, Just wanted to share this with you all. A potential client purchased a somewhat complete system off the internet and is now seeking an installer. I know, same old story. The package came with two Growatt SPF-5000 ES inverters with two Huawei HW-TX-5000