[RE-wrenches] 2500 W inverter for $300

[David Katz]

Often the CCC inverters have a very high standby power draw, and some shut off at 15 volts so you cannot equalize.  The don't have chargers and transfer switches.  They are not UL listed.  Some don't allow proper grounding, with negative battery and neutral bonded. They don't offer much motor starting surge.
David Katz

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On Aug 9, 2013, at 8:08 AM, "RE Ellison" <reellison at gmail.com<mailto:reellison at gmail.com>> wrote:

Do they have a charger or just a CCC inverter?
Harbor freight sells units like this.
Unless they are a continuing customer or a friend, I would be inclined to tell them good luck.
PLEASE call someone else, asap!


We know how this story will end,

Bob

From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org<mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org> [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Drake
Sent: Friday, August 09, 2013 9:24 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: [RE-wrenches] 2500 W inverter for $300

A couple of customers have found 2500 W inverters rated as true sine wave for prices in the $300 range. My strong gut feeling is that they are junk, but I have no experience with these. They feel the inverters from Outback, Magnum etc are far overpriced.

What would you say to a customer who wanted to purchase one of the units?

Thanks,

Drake


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