[RE-wrenches] Outback inverter generator question

[Ron Young]

Unfortunately this is a bare bones setup, no bypass. The generator is a EM5000SX. I know there have been issues in the past with a certain model of Honda but not sure about this one. 

Ron

> On Aug 12, 2017, at 7:48 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar <offgridsolar at sti.net> wrote:
> 
> If the install has an AC bypass, he should use this to troubleshoot. Ac
> bypass takes the inverter/charger out of the loop. --Dave
> 
>> Have a client where I recently installed an Outback VFX3524 inverter in
>> June. He’s using a Honda generator and has recently started having
>> issues. He has been complaining that the inverter seems to be running hot
>> but I believe this is because he doesn’t have good ventilation around
>> it. He is probably also running high on the loads. He doesn’t have a
>> Mate so can’t identify the error. He is in a remote location and I am
>> currently unable to travel due to fire restrictions in my area (major BC
>> wildfires).
>> 
>> Here is his recent email:
>> -Seems the inverter is recognizing the power in as an issue, and throwing
>> an error.
>> -My existing 5000 Honda generator has been online with the unit since you
>> installed it.
>> -The last few days, when there is very little load, or the unit goes to
>> float, the generator goes into a high rpm.
>> -My existing 5000 Honda crapped out on me this morning, and holds a low
>> rpm, not putting out much power.  Will run a tool, but still won’t hold
>> a higher rpm.
>> -I borrowed an identical 5000 Honda generator, and it seemed to be doing
>> fine for about 1.5 hours.
>> -Now it’s doing the same thing as the other generator.  The inverter
>> system throws an error, the generator is taken offline, and the generator
>> rpm go up.
>> -If I manually manipulate the throttle not he generator lower, then the
>> inverter re-engages.
>> 
>> What the heck could this be?  I don’t want to fry the borrowed
>> generator, but we can’t systematically bypass the inverter, and the
>> house requires the power.
>> 
>> Ron Young
>> earthRight - Solareagle
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