[RE-wrenches] Growatt 5k inverter w/ transformer, more China junk?

[jay]

I just was looking at them the other day.  They do make US versions.  

I don’t think they are junk, Growatt is one if not the largest inverter company in the world.

jay

> On Jan 4, 2021, at 4:33 PM, Chris Schaefer <chris at solarandwindfx.com> wrote:
> 
> G'Day and Happy New Year's All,
> 
> Just wanted to share this with you all. A potential client purchased a somewhat complete system off the internet and is now seeking an installer. I know, same old story. The package came with two Growatt SPF-5000 ES inverters with two Huawei HW-TX-5000 transformers.  The twist to the story is apparently the inverters put out 230vac on a single leg and the transformers are required to split the 240vac into two legs of 120. I've never come across an inverter like this. As an off gridder the first thing I think of is the inefficiencies of the additional transformers to do something like this when we have plenty of manufacturers that don't require this. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this setup and possible experiences and pitfalls to beware of.
> 
> PS the client is kicking themselves in the butt, lol.
> 
> Gratefully,
> Christopher-- 
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