We use Square D load centers, and recently I've used a Reliance 60 amp
transfer switch, which was only $100, breakers, busbar, etc included.
We use the super flex 3/4" conduit from Midnite, and it makes adapting
from the Outback AC side easy, w/o needing their ACA. Recently we
decided to use the Flex AC box for a more complicated system, but
we're looking for anything now that would be UL listed for AC, and
accept DIN rail breakers. I considered using a combiner box, but
they're not UL listed for AC.(at least not Midnite's) or possibly if
SqD made a 3 pole 6 to 12 space QO box, that might work as well. (The
3 pole 3 space box is too small, IMO)
R. Walters
[email protected]
Solar Engineer
On Oct 23, 2009, at 12:34 PM, William Miller wrote:
Ray:
I do feel your pain, especially about the price. We had proposed
using two XW Power Distribution Panel on one job and those are even
more expensive! $500.00 plus for an empty box!
Here's one specific complaint: When using Flexware, each QOU
breaker needs a separate lead to the bus for feed. Too bad we can't
have a bus bar for plug on breakers.
How are you configuring the system without an Outback AC cabinet?
We used to use standard load centers with the SW systems before the
Outback BOS arrived (http://millersolar.com/Portfolio/Inverters/battery_iinverters/full_size_photos/3_input_sw.JPG
).
This can be done with the FX inverter, but the KO is so far from the
back plane. I stopped by the Outback office years ago while in
Washington and met with Chris and boB and the boys (went to the pub
with them as well!). I emphasized that I would like to see the AC
KO a standard distance from the back plane to allow connection via
standard offset to an off-the-shelf load center. Never happened...
William Miller
At 10:23 AM 10/23/2009, you wrote:
Thanks Todd;
That was my point: I still install more Outback inverters and
controllers than anything else, its just frustrating to see a
product line supposedly move forward, when in reality it's harder
to use.
I understand William's points as well, if we're doing a multiple
inverter system were still using Flex ware, it just should work
better than that, and cost less. It won't be long before another
manu picks this up and gives us what we need. I have two power
boards being built side by side, both dual Outback inverter
systems, but one were NOT doing the AC with Fware, and its going
faster, and will be 100s of $$ cheaper.
Ray
_______________________________________________
List sponsored by Home Power magazine
List Address: [email protected]
Options & settings:
http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org
List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org
List rules & etiquette:
www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm
Check out participant bios:
www.members.re-wrenches.org
_______________________________________________
List sponsored by Home Power magazine
List Address: [email protected]
Options & settings:
http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org
List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org
List rules & etiquette:
www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm
Check out participant bios:
www.members.re-wrenches.org
