[RE-wrenches] Trace Change out

[Dana]

Ditto Excellent service from One stop.

 

Thanks

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970.626.5253

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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 mac Lewis
Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2012 7:08 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Trace Change out

 

Hi Allan,

 

I have used the One Stop Cop Shop in Colorado Springs for repairs on an SW
recently, with success.  They can be contacted at  (719) 495-2740.  I have
found it has been best for customers to deal directly with them, because
repairs can vary widely in price, based on what has failed.

 

Cheers

 

 

 

 

On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 6:32 AM, <dan at foxfire-energy.com> wrote:

As I recall, AC IN2 sets the Gen input limit, any load beyond that the
inverter lights up and makes up the difference. Batt charge amps AC sets the
charge rate (up to the AC IN set point). SWs have been the industry war
horse for years. And for lots of folks, are still the cat's pajamas
(especially if they're set up so the defaults work out), but I've been
replacing gobs of them (Especially Grid Tied). I like Outback only only
because I'm more familiar with them (and I'm in love with Katy), but Magnum
seems to have more bells and whistles. I'll need to be heading that way PDQ.
(Just to tune in).

 

I think Tekris Power out of NJ still repairs SWs (But not SW Plus?). 

 

Good luck.

 

db

 


Dan Brown
Foxfire Energy Corp.
Renewable Energy Systems
(802)-483-2564 <tel:%28802%29-483-2564> 
www.Foxfire-Energy.com
NABCEP #092907-44

 

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Trace Change out

From: "frenergy" <frenergy at psln.com>
Date: Sat, April 14, 2012 9:21 pm
To: <RE-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>

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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