[RE-wrenches] FW250

[R. Walters]

We've looked at both, and the E-panel wins every time for single  
inverter installs where space and cost are issues. (Midnite includes  
cables, and breakers, and lots of extra goodies, while Outback keeps  
leaving more things  out) We do use the larger Outback stuff, when we  
are using multiple inverters, or doing a more complex off grid system  
(DC loads, wind, etc).
Midnite's E-panel and battery box make for a very clean Grid tie w/  
battery backup system. We just couldn't fit systems in such small  
spaces before.

R. Walters
Solarray.com
NABCEP # 04170442	



On Aug 26, 2009, at 9:20 AM, Chris Worcester wrote:

> Hi Drake,
>
> I did one of these when they first appeared in the spring of 2007,  
> and swore them off. There is inadequate circuit breaker space on  
> the AC & DC side especially when you are integrating  a GFP,  
> requiring breakers be installed on both sides of the unit, back to  
> back, which really eats into your working room! The lack of  
> positive and negative DC busses and AC in or AC out busses left me  
> using multi hole Polaris Insultaps or tying onto the top of the  
> inverter’s DC posts as recommended by OB tech support.. There were  
> other issues too as you mention wire bending space.
>
> Go with the MidNite Solar E panel and you’ll be fine.
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Chris Worcester
>
> Solar Wind Works
> NABCEP Certified PV Installer
> Phone: 530-582-4503
> Fax: 530-582-4603
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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 Drake Chamberlin
> Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 5:42 AM
> To: RE-wrenches
> Subject: [RE-wrenches] FW250
>
>
>
> Hello Wrenches,
>
> There is a potential customer that purchased some equipment,  
> including a FW250 box, that goes on the end of the  VFX inverter.
>
> http://www.outbackpower.com/pdf/manuals/900-0060-1_REV_A.pdf
>
> I've not installed one of these yet.  Looking at the manual, it  
> looks extremely tight, especially on the DC side.  Has anyone had  
> experience with these?  Is there sufficient wire bending space?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Drake Chamberlin
> Athens Electric
> OH License 44810
> CO License 3773
> NABCEP TM  Certified PV Installer
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