Have a client where I recently installed an Outback VFX3524 inverter in June. He’s using a Honda generator and has recently started having issues. He has been complaining that the inverter seems to be running hot but I believe this is because he doesn’t have good ventilation around it. He is probably also running high on the loads. He doesn’t have a Mate so can’t identify the error. He is in a remote location and I am currently unable to travel due to fire restrictions in my area (major BC wildfires).
Here is his recent email: -Seems the inverter is recognizing the power in as an issue, and throwing an error. -My existing 5000 Honda generator has been online with the unit since you installed it. -The last few days, when there is very little load, or the unit goes to float, the generator goes into a high rpm. -My existing 5000 Honda crapped out on me this morning, and holds a low rpm, not putting out much power. Will run a tool, but still won’t hold a higher rpm. -I borrowed an identical 5000 Honda generator, and it seemed to be doing fine for about 1.5 hours. -Now it’s doing the same thing as the other generator. The inverter system throws an error, the generator is taken offline, and the generator rpm go up. -If I manually manipulate the throttle not he generator lower, then the inverter re-engages. What the heck could this be? I don’t want to fry the borrowed generator, but we can’t systematically bypass the inverter, and the house requires the power. Ron Young earthRight - Solareagle _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: [email protected] Change listserver email address & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out or update participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
