Small Inverter Recommomendations [RE-wrenches]

[Ray Walters]

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Hi Wrenches;

We still have a need in the Taos area for small  (read cheap) inverters 
and power systems. I've been considering dropping this side of our 
business, especially when Xantrex recently dropped the UX series of 
inverters. I just can't let these people fall prey to the Internet 
predators and wiring nightmares I've seen in the past though.
I'm considering offering a small system with one of the POS inverters 
along with Midnight Solar's new Low cost DC disconnects. The question 
is, which of the cheapo inverters has the best reliability? I'm looking 
at Xantrex's Xpower solid state junk, Triplite has some solid state 
stuff, Invertek actually looks a bit like the old transformer based UX 
series, etc. I've seen too many solid state inverters end up as door 
stops to trust them now.
 I recently built a demonstration system for a college with very little 
budget. I used a Samlex 1500 watt inverter, then only provided an 80 amp 
breaker. The idea was to derate the inverter substantially to hopefully 
allow it to survive longer. I've done this before with Exeltechs to keep 
them alive if someone tries to  plug an air compressor into them.
So what's your opinion? Got a model that's good? or send me after bigger 
game and let these poor folks fend for them selves......

Ray Walters
SolarRay, Inc.


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