Meanwell Inverters (was DC to DC converters) [RE-wrenches]

[Matt Tritt]

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  John,

  I don't know if they're even available in the states anymotre, but I've 
had really good luck with all of the Studer models. They even have models 
with built-in charge control.

  Matt T
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  From: "John Raynes" <john at raynes.com>
  To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
  Sent: Friday, December 03, 2004 7:28 AM
  Subject: Meanwell Inverters (was DC to DC converters) [RE-wrenches]




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  Chris,

  I was never considering them for residential systems, don't worry, Outback
  rules. ;-)  Thanks for your comments, helpful as always.

  My interest has more to do with offering very small low power inverter
  setups for people wanting to run a panel or two with a pair of T105s. 
Most
  of these I wouldn't even classify as cabin systems, they're more like a
  semi-portable power setup.  A lot of times the inverter is only used
  occasionally, they're primarily running DC.  They come to me to buy the
  whole setup, and I have no problem outfitting them with everything except
  the inverter.

  I don't expect to compete head for head with the $39.95 Wal-fart or tool
  liquidator specials, and my customers don't expect me to.  My problem
  always seems to be that, any product I can get my hands on in the very low
  end range, (either mod sine or pure sine) I can't get anyone to vouch for
  the fact that they're going to last more than a few days.  So sometimes I
  end up recommending that they're just as well off to take their chances
  with El Cheapo brand inverters, and come to me later when they're ready to
  spend at least $400-$500 or more and move up to something with a name
  behind it.  I hate to walk away from a sale, but...  At least they 
probably
  won't spend much on their initial attempt, and I make sure their
  expectations are in line with what they're likely to encounter.

  I'm always curious as to wrenches' feedback on the really small, less
  expensive units that we can buy through distribs, but I never hear too 
much
  here.

  John Raynes
  RE Solar
  Torrey UT


  At 01:35 AM 12/3/04 +0000, you wrote:
  >I have seen these "Mean-Well" inverters and have the following notes on
  >them...
  >
  >The 600 watt version has an idle of 10 watts and no search mode.  Surge
  >is listed at 800 watts.  They show a UL listing but its under the UL458
  >category - for RVs / Boats not residential systems.   There is no
  >provisions for conduit on the DC and AC side.  Over voltage shutdown is
  >at 15 vdc which is an issue for unsealed batteries with temp comp.
  >
  >The 1500 watt version has an idle of 12 watts but has a search mode.
  >Surge is listed at 2000W.  They are also listed under UL458 and have no
  >conduit provision either.
  >
  >So - I think they are an option for RVs and cabin systems but not for
  >homes etc.
  >
  >Christopher Freitas
  >OutBack Power Systems, Inc.
  >cfreitas @ outbackpower.com
  >www.outbackpower.com
  >Arlington WA USA
  >Tel 360 435 6030

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