[RE-wrenches] Trace Change out

jay peltz jay at asis.com
Sat Apr 14 19:23:11 PDT 2012


Hi Bill

One possible fix is to use the other AC input.
They use separate internal metering, and I have seen one work but the other not.

If you are not using AGS, then this might work.

Good luck,

Jay

Peltz power

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On Apr 14, 2012, at 6:21 PM, "frenergy" <frenergy at psln.com> wrote:

> 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
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