[RE-wrenches] DR>FX Compatibility Problem

Allan Sindelar allan at positiveenergysolar.com
Thu Jun 18 17:09:19 PDT 2009


Jeff,

I have not yet tested the surge in this application. However, I have a
Staber in my own home as well. My little Xantrex SW+2524 runs it
effortlessly, even while the toaster and microwave are both running
(breakfast is laundry time). I believe that the Staber actually uses a
rectified DC drive motor, to achieve reversal of direction and variable
speed control. I don't believe it has much surge - remember, it found its
way into the off-grid market because it could run on smaller, mod-square
mid-1990s inverters.

 

Thank you for all the responses. It is clear to me that there are a whole
range of possible causes, and no certainty. My main suspicions are: 1. Bad
AC GFCI at the washer; 2. Bad system ground; 3. My installer error in
leaving a loose terminal or cable crimp; 4. intermittent short from
mouse-chewed conductors or power cord; 5. bad AC board in FX2524T inverter
(one Wrench suggested this from experience off-list); 6. failure in Staber
control board. That's a lot of options, I know. When I finally go there and
fix it (hopefully), I'll post what I learn.

 

Allan

 

Allan Sindelar

Allan at positiveenergysolar.com

NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer

EE98J Journeyman Electrician

Positive Energy, Inc.

3201 Calle Marie

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507

505 424-1112

www.positiveenergysolar.com

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From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Oldham
Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 5:44 PM
To: re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] DR>FX Compatibility Problem

 

Not sure if anyone offered this already - The DR will do a 5 sec. surge to
6200W the Outback will do a 5 sec. surge to 4800W. This is common, most
mod's will surge considerable more than Sine's, that is the big trade off
other than power quality and tare losses. In addition I'm very skeptical
that the Staber only surges to 11A, have you measured the actual surge? When
I replaced my good 'ol Trace 2512 (too many appliances disliked the mod.
sine) and went to a Magnum 2812 my washer would kick it out as my washer
surged to 31A and the Mag. would do 30! This is a modern Horz. axis machine.
I now have the Magnum and a new Vanner ITC 12-3200W that does a 3 sec. surge
to 6400W and will even run my wire welder and air compressor, both used to
be genny only loads.

-jeff o


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