[RE-wrenches] Outback VFX 3648 tech support and parts

[Bruce Erickson]

I just bought a replacement VFX FET board from Photon Electric, at the recommendation of the Outback tech (cheaper than OB he said).
http://photonelectricllc.com <http://photonelectricllc.com/> 574-642-3731. They’re in Indiana.

Bruce Erickson
Mendocino Solar Service
PO Box 1252
Mendocino, CA 95460
707-937-1701
707-937-1741 fax
bruce at mendocinosolar.com

Connecting Mendocino County to Solar Since 1994







> On Apr 13, 2019, at 10:45 AM, Greg <greg at remotepowerinc.com> wrote:
> 
> Friends,  
> I have a customer who's ready to upgrade to a larger system.  He has 6 - VFX3648 inverters that are 10 years old.  They're only used in the summer months but still going strong.  He needs to increase his system size to about 28kW.  
> My understanding is that Outback no longer supports the old VFX inverters.  I'm wondering if anyone knows if we can still get parts?
>   
> I did see an email from Tump that mentioned someone who repairs boards but I was wondering if I could get boards, maybe I could just     install them in any outback inverter and make it into a VFX 3648 (if it had the vent /fan mount in it).
> 
> Next I'm wondering if the MATE ever died if I could either get a replacement MATE or if a MATE 3 would be compatible?  Same question for the HUB10?
> 
> The VFXs are certainly proven technology.  Hate to replace them if I don't have to.
> Thanks again,
>  
> Greg Egan
> Remote Power Inc.
> 
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