outback inverters [RE-wrenches]

[Todd Cory, Mt. Shasta Energy Services]

They do offer an optional 3 year extension to the 2 year warranty it comes with.

Todd


Rob Harlan wrote:

> It is pretty clear that the FX2000 inverters are well designed.  They are in
> a sealed housing which should eliminate a large chunk of problems that both
> the SW and ST/STXR seem to have (dust, bugs, mice, slugs, etc).  The
> inverter is designed to be easily diagnosed and repaired in the field by
> "technicians" (that be us) with on-board diagnostic LEDs and "reasonably
> priced", easily replaceable boards.  This should mean less hernias and
> significantly reduced equipment down time. It is also gratifying to see that
> they appear to be overbuilt in many ways.
>
> What is missing (besides some color) as I see it, is a full five year
> warranty. This issue goes way beyond the CEC Buydown program warranty
> requirements that we installers sometimes get caught in the middle of.  The
> solar industry needs manufacturers that are willing to make consistent,
> reliable, durable equipment and fully back up their products.
>
> SMA America and Advanced Energy have set an industry standard with five year
> warranties on their inverters. These are  included with the initial purchase
> price. In the name of solidifying the industry I hope Outback can follow
> suit.
>
> Other thoughts?
>
> Rob Harlan
> Mendocino Solar Service
> mendosol at mcn.org
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> > 2, FX2000's are the same size as one 4024/4048/5548. You get ~3KW per
> unit.
> > 4, FX2000's would be ~12 kW. The 2 kW rating is incredibly conservative.
> ONE
> > will start and run loads that a 4024 will not. The rating is not firm yet
> > but will probably end up being around 3 kW at 35 degrees C. They will
> surge
> > to 4200 watts for 4 minutes. These things are WAY cool. More mosfets =
> > better wave form and they are sealed so stay clean inside.
> >
> > Todd
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Todd Cory
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Mt. Shasta Energy Services
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P.O. Box 689
Mt. Shasta, CA. 96067
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