[RE-wrenches] Auto Gen on Outback

[Drake]

Hello Wrenches,

We are adding a Generac EcoGen to an existing Outback VFX 3648 
system.  It was the recommendations from those of you on this list 
who have installed them that led to this choice. Your testimonials 
are very much appreciated.

I've read, on this list, that people have had issues with FX family 
inverters starting and stopping generators reliably. The plan was to 
go with the Atkinson GSCM and a separate voltage controlled 
relay.  It appears that if the system is 48 volts, it is necessary to 
center tap the battery bank for a 24 volt feed to the GSCM. This I 
don't want to do.

Is it still agreed that the FX inverters are not reliable for 
starting and stopping generators?

Has anyone used a GSCM on a 48 volt system without problems?

Thank you,

Drake







Drake Chamberlin
Athens Electric LLC
OH License 44810
CO License 3773
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer
740-448-7328
<http://athens-electric.com/>http://athens-electric.com/

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