[RE-wrenches] Auto Gen on Outback

[Dana]

Every off grid system that is not Trace SW is Outback FX here and never had
an issue with generator start other than mice eating the wire in 2 instances
and had to protect the entire generator from mice. Great fun.

 

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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 Will White
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 10:59 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Auto Gen on Outback

 

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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Will White

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Real Goods Solar

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Montpelier, VT 05602

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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 Drake
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 3:52 PM
To: re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org
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
OH License 44810
CO License 3773
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer
740-448-7328
http://athens-electric.com/ 

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