Jeff, I have not yet tested the surge in this application. However, I have a Staber in my own home as well. My little Xantrex SW+2524 runs it effortlessly, even while the toaster and microwave are both running (breakfast is laundry time). I believe that the Staber actually uses a rectified DC drive motor, to achieve reversal of direction and variable speed control. I don't believe it has much surge - remember, it found its way into the off-grid market because it could run on smaller, mod-square mid-1990s inverters.
Thank you for all the responses. It is clear to me that there are a whole range of possible causes, and no certainty. My main suspicions are: 1. Bad AC GFCI at the washer; 2. Bad system ground; 3. My installer error in leaving a loose terminal or cable crimp; 4. intermittent short from mouse-chewed conductors or power cord; 5. bad AC board in FX2524T inverter (one Wrench suggested this from experience off-list); 6. failure in Staber control board. That's a lot of options, I know. When I finally go there and fix it (hopefully), I'll post what I learn. Allan Allan Sindelar [email protected] NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer EE98J Journeyman Electrician Positive Energy, Inc. 3201 Calle Marie Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507 505 424-1112 www.positiveenergysolar.com _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jeff Oldham Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 5:44 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] DR>FX Compatibility Problem Not sure if anyone offered this already - The DR will do a 5 sec. surge to 6200W the Outback will do a 5 sec. surge to 4800W. This is common, most mod's will surge considerable more than Sine's, that is the big trade off other than power quality and tare losses. In addition I'm very skeptical that the Staber only surges to 11A, have you measured the actual surge? When I replaced my good 'ol Trace 2512 (too many appliances disliked the mod. sine) and went to a Magnum 2812 my washer would kick it out as my washer surged to 31A and the Mag. would do 30! This is a modern Horz. axis machine. I now have the Magnum and a new Vanner ITC 12-3200W that does a 3 sec. surge to 6400W and will even run my wire welder and air compressor, both used to be genny only loads. -jeff o >From the Solar, Wind and Hydro powered office of Jeff Oldham/Regenerative SOLutions ____________________________________________________________ Save on Moving Supplies. Click Here! <http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2132/fc/BLSrjnsO5rqs0XFce7Kv5he9my9wlad hhKmoLFHmZR1NYtfaefo7OuBa2XW/>
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