Unfortunately this is a bare bones setup, no bypass. The generator is a EM5000SX. I know there have been issues in the past with a certain model of Honda but not sure about this one.
Ron > On Aug 12, 2017, at 7:48 PM, Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar > <[email protected]> wrote: > > If the install has an AC bypass, he should use this to troubleshoot. Ac > bypass takes the inverter/charger out of the loop. --Dave > >> 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 >> >> > > > Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar > "we go where powerlines don't" > http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ <http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/> > e-mail [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > text 209 813 0060 > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]> > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > <http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org> > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html > <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html> > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm <http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm> > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org <http://www.members.re-wrenches.org/>
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