[RE-wrenches] Auto Gen on Outback

[Will White]

I've heard the same thing about the Outback auto gen start so I was hesitant to set it up on my off grid system.  I ran for three years manually starting and stopping the generator.  Over the winter I went away for an extended period so I set up the auto start.  I wish I had set it up from day one.  I've never had a problem and with the Flexnet DC monitor there are all kinds of great settings for when you want it to start and stop.  It's worked flawlessly since I set it up.

Thanks,
Will


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Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 3:52 PM
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Subject: [RE-wrenches] Auto Gen on Outback

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
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NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer
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