<html><body><span style="font-family:Verdana; color:#000000; font-size:10pt;"><div>As I recall, AC IN2 sets the Gen input limit, any load beyond that the inverter lights up and makes up the difference. Batt charge amps AC sets the charge rate (up to the AC IN set point). SWs have been the industry war horse for years. And for lots of folks, are still the cat's pajamas (especially if they're set up so the defaults work out), but I've been replacing gobs of them (Especially Grid Tied). I like Outback only only because I'm more familiar with them (and I'm in love with Katy), but Magnum seems to have more bells and whistles. I'll need to be heading that way PDQ. (Just to tune in).<br></div><div><br></div><div>I think Tekris Power out of NJ still repairs SWs (But not SW Plus?). <br></div><div><br></div><div> Good luck.</div><div><br></div><div>db<br></div><div><br></div><div><br>Dan Brown<br>Foxfire Energy Corp.<br>Renewable Energy Systems<br>(802)-483-2564<br><a href="http://www.Foxfire-Energy.com">www.Foxfire-Energy.com</a><br>NABCEP #092907-44</div><div><br><br></div>
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Subject: [RE-wrenches] Trace Change out<br>
From: "frenergy" <<a href="mailto:frenergy@psln.com">frenergy@psln.com</a>><br>
Date: Sat, April 14, 2012 9:21 pm<br>
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<style></style> <div>Wrenches,</div> <div> </div> <div> I have a customer that may be having some issues with the reliability of his 11 year old Trace4024. If my current fix doesn't solve the problem, I have suggested having the unit fixed, which I think still happens on these puppies. I have also suggested replacing it with either an Outback 3524 or a Magnum MS 4024. He is now running a 1 HP Submersible pump ala autoformer along with the usual array of house loads.</div> <div> </div> <div> The issue is the inverter accepting and then rejecting the generator power, which I have been watching recent comments here regarding this issue. I have not thoroughly checked out pump wiring (was apparently already done by the well/pump guy, whom is reputable), but have checked the output of the Kohler 8.5 genny and Hz and voltage appear stable with and without load. So far I've gone the route of programming in a few less amps on the "battery charging" and "AC2 IN" functions. The inverter seems to be happy with new settings, this new programming was just done a few hours ago.</div> <div> </div> <div> So this may be a more generic question for those with more experience than I: Are both the OB and Magnum inverters considered equally capable of replacing the Trace? I guess I'm thinking mainly of that pump, but are there other considerations?</div> <div> </div> <div> Thanks Folks</div> <div> </div> <div>Bill</div> <div>Feather River Solar Electric<br>4291 Nelson St.<br>Taylorsville, CA 95983<br>530-284-7849/6544 fax</div> <div><font size="1"><em>solar powered since 1982</em></font></div> <hr>_______________________________________________<br>
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