[RE-wrenches] Fm-80 oddness

[Richard Nicol]

Not related specifically to the issue you’re having with the FM80, but a supplier told me this week that they just got a batch of newly Texas manufactured Outback products. They noted that they expect it to continue to ramp up. It doesn’t sound like they’re making inverters or charge controllers yet, but mates, enclosures etc.


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> On Jan 10, 2025, at 2:20 PM, Jay via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> 
> But this worked for almost 2 yrs.
> And worked with mate 3s no problem.
> 
> I had heard about this, and I’ve seen them at super cheap prices.
> But I bought this from a reputable company.
> 
> OB tech phone says go to the website chat. They did respond and said call them. Voice mail says 1-2 day response time.
> 
> Hell of a way to run a business
> 
> Jay
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jan 10, 2025, at 11:57 AM, Foxfire Energy via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Rumor has it “Somebody “ farmed out manufacturer of OB components to umm, Off Shore outfits.. but to guard against piracy, they didn’t give them the codes.. we’ve been seeing OB knock off devices (with problems very similar to those you describe) for a few years now.. watch for Squirrley operation right out of the box, previously registered SR # and SR# and MAC address that doesn’t match.. etc..
>> db
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>>>> On Jan 10, 2025, at 1:26 PM, Jay via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi all
>>> 
>>> I just checked on a newer install with fm-80
>>> 
>>> It is turning off ( snooze) after just a few minutes before it gets to absorb and isn’t going into float.
>>> 
>>> Won’t do eq either.
>>> 
>>> Not connected via comms or temp sensor. ( disconnected to trouble shoot
>>> 
>>> Rebooted to factory default, same issue.
>>> 
>>> I’m guessing it’s dead?  
>>> 
>>> Anyone else seen this?
>>> And is there a snowball chance in hell OB has replacements?
>>> 
>>> Thanks
>>> Jay
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