[RE-wrenches] Trace Change out

[frenergy]

Wrenches,

        I have a customer that may be having some issues with the reliability of his 11 year old Trace4024.  If my current fix doesn't solve the problem, I have suggested having the unit fixed, which I think still happens on these puppies. I have also suggested replacing it with either an Outback 3524 or a Magnum MS 4024.  He is now running a 1 HP Submersible pump ala autoformer along with the usual array of  house loads.

        The issue is the inverter accepting and then rejecting the generator power, which I have been watching recent comments here regarding this issue.  I have not thoroughly checked out pump wiring (was apparently already done by the well/pump guy, whom is reputable), but have checked the output of the Kohler 8.5 genny and Hz and voltage appear stable with and without load.  So far I've gone the route of programming in a few less amps on the "battery charging" and "AC2 IN" functions.   The inverter seems to be happy with new settings, this new programming was just done a few hours ago.

        So this may be a more generic question for those with more experience than I: Are both the OB and Magnum inverters considered equally capable of replacing the Trace? I guess I'm thinking mainly of that pump, but are there other considerations?

        Thanks Folks

Bill
Feather River Solar Electric
4291 Nelson St.
Taylorsville, CA  95983
530-284-7849/6544 fax
solar powered since 1982
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