[RE-wrenches] Fronius IG vs IG Plus inverters

[William Miller]

Howie:

The IG has an integrated disconnect section, but it the electronics are not 
removable from the disconnect.  Therefore it is not safe to replace an IG 
unless it is dark or you can tarp the modules.

The Plus series has two chassis that mate.  You can turn of the DC and 
remove the electronics for repair, which we have had to do all too often.

We had an IG burst into flames and scared the heck out of the widow who was 
home alone.  She called the fire department and then called us.  Sure we 
get replacement inverters for the asking, but we get tired of asking.

Wm



At 10:14 AM 6/28/2011, you wrote:
>Thanks for the feedback Kistopher.  1 question:  I thought that the IG
>also came with the integrated AC/DC disco as well as the IG Plus.  I know
>the IG doesn't come with the string fusing.  Am I missing something here?
>
>Thanks,
>Howie
>--
>Howie Michaelson
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>On Tue, June 28, 2011 1:00 pm, Kristopher Schmid wrote:
> > I have used both recently.  The IG Plus is nice for two reasons: the
> > integrated DC disconnect and the onboard string fusing/combining
> > capability.  Their tech support has been easy to work with and have
> > reimbursed me for labor when needed with no questions asked.
> >
> > On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 11:24 AM, Howie Michaelson
> > <howie at suncatchervt.com>wrote:
> >
> >> Hi All,
> >>
> >> Anyone care to relate the differences (pros/cons) of the Fronius IG vs.
> >> IG
> >> Plus inverters?  Haven't used either and haven't dealt with Fronius in 5
> >> or 6 years.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Howie
> >> --
> >> Howie Michaelson
> >> NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™
> >>
> >> Catamount Solar, LLC
> >> Renewable Energy Systems Sales and Service
> >> VT Solar & Wind Incentive Program Partner
> >> http://www.CatamountSolar.com
> >> 802-272-0004
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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