Grid sell with Outback, solar,and generator [RE-wrenches]

[David Palumbo, Independent Power & Light]

We have been starting to use Magnum inverters over the past year (along with
continued use of OutBack inverters).
No failures so far with the Magnums. Very strong inverters, good sine wave
on our scope, powerful battery chargers.

One wart that I see is in the programming of the bulk charge rate. It only
goes up to 29.2V. It is default number for wet lead acids. As those of us
who sometimes have to deal with Surrette/Rolls batteries, as well as various
other manufacturers with different charging characteristics, know. We need
to be able to dial in the Bulk charge voltage to a custom number based on
the specific battery and the specific system. OutBack does a very nice job
with their battery charging set points being programmable. Magnum should be
able to let us easily dial in the charging voltage number that we want.

David

-----Original Message-----
From: Geoff Greenfield [mailto:Geoff at Third-Sun.Com]
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 9:47 AM
To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
Subject: RE: Grid sell with Outback, solar,and generator [RE-wrenches]



Along with brand X - Have any listers had experience with the Magnum line?
How about Midnite Solar's sheet-metal and electronics?

For a brighter energy future,

Geoff Greenfield
President
Third Sun Solar & Wind Power Ltd.
340 West State street, Unit 25
Athens, Ohio 45701
(740) 597-3111   fax: (740)597-1548
www.third-sun.com

Clean Energy - Expertly Installed


-----Original Message-----
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Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 06:50:38 -0400
From: "David Palumbo" <ipl at sover.net>
Subject: RE: Grid sell with Outback, solar,and generator [RE-wrenches]



I share your frustration with OutBack. I was an early adopter of their
products. I have not used many Xantrex products in the past few years.
So, I need an update on what Xantrex now offers. What's up with the ol' SW
lineup?
Dave


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