Re: [RE-wrenches] midnite new inverter

2024-04-12 Thread pieter offgridenterprises.org via RE-wrenches
Project Manager Of grid Enterprises From: RE-wrenches On Behalf Of John Blittersdorf via RE-wrenches Sent: Friday, April 12, 2024 8:09 AM To: RE-wrenches Cc: John Blittersdorf Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] midnite new inverter Bill, Now that you mention it I did not have an SPD near the inverter, I

Re: [RE-wrenches] midnite new inverter

2024-04-12 Thread John Blittersdorf via RE-wrenches
Bill, Now that you mention it I did not have an SPD near the inverter, I have one on 1 of 2 TOP Racks, other rack with old Delta... My inverter lives on my workbench to allow swapping other inverters in for load testing using my whole house with everything connected to ancient wiring which

Re: [RE-wrenches] midnite new inverter

2024-04-11 Thread Bill Battagin via RE-wrenches
John,             Just curious if you had SPDs (like Midnites) in either system?  AC side, DC side Bill Feather River Solar Electric Bill Battagin, owner 4291 Nelson St. (Shipping) 5575 Genesee Rd. (USPS, UPS) Taylorsville, CA 95983 530-284-7849, 258-1641(cell) CA. C10 Lic # 874049 Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] Midnite new inverter

2024-04-11 Thread Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches
I wish bob and the boyz good luck on this product. Always support North American companies!! I do not have much experience in the all in ones, but the one thing I would look for is how it responds to imbalance on split phase loads. The bad experiences on (won't say the Chinese name of

Re: [RE-wrenches] Midnite new inverter

2024-04-10 Thread Nick A Lucchese via RE-wrenches
I was under the same impression as David. At one point when I looked into it all the electrical specifications appeared identical. Lux isn’t made by Deye? Ripping off designs within China isn’t just exclusive to the US? Good ole inverter manufacturer family incest? Does the main difference only

Re: [RE-wrenches] midnite new inverter

2024-04-10 Thread jay via RE-wrenches
This is exactly the situation that the midnite AIO is addressing or similar. Lets say that you go with 11 panels ( and that works keeping it under 600voc). If you go with enphase, thats about $3000 with cable. Plus you’ll need larger wire due to it only being 240vac vs closer to 380vdc for a

Re: [RE-wrenches] midnite new inverter

2024-04-10 Thread david quattro via RE-wrenches
OK thanks for the correction. It's confusing to me because the external chassis is identical ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver

Re: [RE-wrenches] midnite new inverter

2024-04-10 Thread William Bryce via RE-wrenches
Maverick The new inverter is NOT a rebrand. The Inverter is mainly designed by Midnite Solar, and is manufactured at a Tier 1 facility in Asia. It is a MNS Prodcut through and Through, just missing the cool cabinet and black paint. On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 1:06 PM Maverick Brown wrote: >

Re: [RE-wrenches] midnite new inverter

2024-04-10 Thread Maverick Brown via RE-wrenches
LoganIs MidNite making the AIO or is it rebrand like the other guys? If MidNite is actually making it, that adds a whole new level of interest. MidNite makes great products already. This would be a game changer.Thank you,MaverickMaverick BrownOff-Grid Solar Commander since 2006Maverick Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] midnite new inverter

2024-04-10 Thread jay via RE-wrenches
Hi David, I’m going to disagree. The fortress and EG4 are made by LUX. It says so right on the cover. And I’ve talked to Fortress about this. Sol Ark is made by Deye Jay > On Apr 10, 2024, at 10:12 AM, david quattro wrote: > > I have not installed an Fortress yet, but I know they are made

Re: [RE-wrenches] midnite new inverter

2024-04-10 Thread Scot Arey via RE-wrenches
I understand this. Whereas I can set absorb times and charged return ampsnfor an FM80, my SolArk appears to give generic times based on size of battery bank. Maybe it's a minimal issue but fact that Rolls has identified a concern is noteworthy to me.Thanks.Howard "Scot" AreyOwner, Solar

Re: [RE-wrenches] midnite new inverter

2024-04-10 Thread david quattro via RE-wrenches
I have not installed an Fortress yet, but I know they are made by Deye (same Chinese original manufacturer as SolArk inverters) Here is a link for an excellent instructional by Steve Higgins @ Rolls - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJqBULN9MgI=ygUWcm9sbHMgc3VycmV0dGUgaGlnZ2lucw%3D%3D This assumes

Re: [RE-wrenches] midnite new inverter

2024-04-10 Thread William Bryce via RE-wrenches
All As a Beta tester and being a part of the development of the MNS All in One, MNS is working to ensure that the current limitations from the use of LA batteries will be addressed and supported. MNS is addressing the concerns of using an AOI inverter because failure will require the R of the

Re: [RE-wrenches] midnite new inverter

2024-04-10 Thread Steve Higgins via RE-wrenches
Good Morning Wrenches... When it comes to lead batteries, just be cautious of the all-in-ones and some of the hybrid inverters. Most of these inverters were not designed for Lead batteries and will struggle to charge them, resulting in sulfation (undercharging) issues. Eventually, this will lead

Re: [RE-wrenches] midnite new inverter

2024-04-10 Thread William Bryce via RE-wrenches
John The New MidNite AIO is completely field serviceable. If you have an issue (say lightning) MNS will stock all the needed boards and everything can be replaced on the wall. On a scale of one to ten, it's a 7 with 10 being the hardest (lots of screws). Only tools needed are an 11in One, pliers,

Re: [RE-wrenches] midnite new inverter

2024-04-10 Thread jay via RE-wrenches
Can you explain what changes the eg4 18 inverter has vs the Envy as to LA programming? To me the Envy has a big advantage due to it having AGS warm up/cool down that the EG4 does not. Jay > On Apr 10, 2024, at 7:49 AM, Howie Michaelson via RE-wrenches > wrote: > > John, > If you are

Re: [RE-wrenches] midnite new inverter

2024-04-10 Thread Jerry Shafer via RE-wrenches
Wrenches, All in one boxes are easy to install and look all pretty and clean but is it really a good idea to have the CC, Inverter, Ats, bms, breakers all in one. cabinet. In the past this has not been the best long term solution. Seperate serviceable components are always better. Fun times On

Re: [RE-wrenches] midnite new inverter

2024-04-10 Thread Howie Michaelson via RE-wrenches
John, If you are thinking of pairing the Envy with lead-acid batteries, I would strongly suggest not doing it. Even though Fortress sales advertises the Envy to be compatible with lead-acid, after trying it in my off-grid home, I would emphatically say that it is not. The programming is

Re: [RE-wrenches] midnite new inverter

2024-04-10 Thread John Blittersdorf via RE-wrenches
Time will tell where the failure modes are. I still don't like all the eggs in one basket. Do you have to send the units back for repair? Had enough of that with Trace SW series inverters.. For off grid, I'll stick to the tried and true for now. For Grid tie it is just a financial hit. For

Re: [RE-wrenches] midnite new inverter

2024-04-10 Thread Jay via RE-wrenches
Hi scott Yes I think for new larger systems the AIO are the present/future Jay > On Apr 9, 2024, at 9:42 PM, scot.a...@solarcentex.com wrote: > >  > Wow, are we in the golden age of inverter/chargers? If it had 200-a.p pass > thru it would be near perfect. > > Begs the question: are stand

Re: [RE-wrenches] midnite new inverter

2024-04-09 Thread Scot Arey via RE-wrenches
Wow, are we in the golden age of inverter/chargers? If it had 200-a.p pass thru it would be near perfect.Begs the question: are stand alone charge controllers becoming a historical artifact?Howard "Scot" AreyOwner, Solar CenTex254-300-1228 ___ List

Re: [RE-wrenches] midnite new inverter

2024-04-09 Thread Howie Michaelson via RE-wrenches
The last I heard, they are shipping this month or early next month. The pricing is supposed to be comparable to the other all in ones (Envy, Sol-Ark, EG4, etc.) deportment on your distributor. Howie On Tue, Apr 9, 2024, 6:55 PM jay via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: >

[RE-wrenches] midnite new inverter

2024-04-09 Thread jay via RE-wrenches
Hi All, Does anyone know the pricing and when it’ll be available? The New Midnite MN15-12KW-AIO All in One (AIO) inverter Looks good. thanks jay___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org List