I am told the RE (off grid version) will be available through normal distribution in 3 weeks. As a Beta tester for this inverter I can say the use of SiC Fets is a game changer.
On Sat, Jan 14, 2023 at 11:22 AM Mac Lewis via RE-wrenches < re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > Fully appreciate everyone's input. > > The Midnite Rosie sounds interesting for sure. Midnite is a great company > with great support. Smart people answer the phone and that really counts > for a lot. > > How are you getting your hands on these? I can't seem to find much info, > no spec sheets etc. None of my vendors have them and Midnite is estimating > Apr 2023 as the release date. > > > > On Sat, Jan 14, 2023 at 8:34 AM William Bryce via RE-wrenches < > re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > >> I run the XW6848 in my shop. When running my CNC plasma table the XW will >> shutdown due to exceeding its output rating if it is a long cut on metal >> when the 4HP compressor kicks on. >> I also have a Midnite Solar Rosey, both are connected to the same battery >> so it's an equal comparison. The Rosy inverter will surge right through and >> finish the job, the XW is not in the same league when comparing surge >> capability. >> >> A bonus is that the Rosey is really quiet as it does not have that big >> heavy transformer making noise under heavy load. It is easy to install as >> it is not as heavy. So far it's a game changer in regards to inverter >> hardware that I have tested. >> >> On Fri, Jan 13, 2023 at 9:54 PM Chris Sparadeo via RE-wrenches < >> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: >> >>> I have a client with a large woodworking shop…cabinet table saw, large >>> 20” 240V bench planer, chop saws, compressors and a vacuum system. A single >>> Sol Ark 15K takes care of these loads flawlessly. It seems that that >>> inductive load snag with the smaller models has been resolved with the 15K. >>> >>> Best, >>> >>> Chris >>> >>> On Fri, Jan 13, 2023 at 7:34 PM Glenn Burt via RE-wrenches < >>> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: >>> >>>> According to a seminar I just attended, the new Midnite Solar Rosie >>>> will... >>>> >>>> -Glenn >>>> Sent from my 'smart'phone, so please excuse typos and spelling errors. >>>> >>>> ------ Original message------ >>>> *From: *Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar via RE-wrenches >>>> *Date: *Fri, Jan 13, 2023 3:55 PM >>>> *To: *RE-wrenches; >>>> *Cc: *Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar; >>>> *Subject:*Re: [RE-wrenches] Low Frequency transformer off-grid >>>> inverter options >>>> >>>> There is not anything I know of that will out surge XW pro 6948. A >>>> great monitoring platform and much better support/installer training in the >>>> last 18 months. Perfect for a shop with unknown peak surges. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar >>>> "we go where powerlines don't" >>>> http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ <http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/> >>>> e-mail offgridso...@sti.net <offgridso...@sti.net> >>>> text 209 813 0060 <209%20813%200060>* >>>> >>>> >>>> On 2023-01-13 11:57 am, Jay via RE-wrenches wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> Hi Mac >>>> >>>> The radian is low voltage transformer >>>> Based. Has hella surge capacity >>>> >>>> I would consider what web based monitoring system he wants and go with >>>> that platform. >>>> >>>> Regardless of system I'd install soft start/vfd on the larger units. >>>> Just easier on everything. >>>> >>>> The solark 12 doesn't seem to be good for larger loads and doesn't do >>>> out of balance well, and limited to 6kw per phase. The new 15 might be >>>> better, not sure. Numerous YouTube videos showing side by side vs XW and >>>> radian. Both run stuff over their rating which the SolA won't run even >>>> though its under its rating. >>>> >>>> Good luck >>>> >>>> Jay >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Jan 13, 2023, at 11:34 AM, Mac Lewis via RE-wrenches > wrote: >>>> <%3cre-wrenc...@lists.re-wrenches.org> >>>> >>>> Hello Wrenches, >>>> >>>> I have a new client that has ran a pretty decent wood shop for about 10 >>>> years on a Magnum 4448. He's got some large loads, planers, saws, >>>> compressors vacuums etc. They are really nice, heavy duty pieces of >>>> equipment. Amazingly, the Magnum has been able to start these loads for >>>> the most part for 10 years, but he has reported that it has gotten worse >>>> lately (could be a load issue), brown outs, dimming etc >>>> >>>> He wants to upgrade the system, get remote monitoring etc. I tried a >>>> test with a Sol-Ark 12, and it won't start these large motor loads. I was >>>> a little surprised by that but I know they aren't as good as the low freq >>>> transformer based inverters at these surges. >>>> >>>> I confirmed that its not just an overload from imbalance because the >>>> 240V loads will also overload it. I got an inrush measurement of 48.5A >>>> Ac @240 (but it didn't start the load before Sol-Ark would shut off) >>>> >>>> What are my options? >>>> Schneider XW Pro 6848 >>>> Outback Radian 8048 (Is this a low freq device?) >>>> Sunny Islands are beasts but weird to work with and not user friendly >>>> >>>> Any others I should consider? He does have some significant 120 only >>>> loads so I don't think the Outback vfxr are a good choice. >>>> >>>> Is it as simple as saying if the Magnum can start this load, the Radian >>>> should? >>>> >>>> I appreciate your input! >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Mac Lewis >>>> >>>> "Yo solo sé que no sé nada." -Sócrates >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >>>> >>>> Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org >>>> >>>> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >>>> <%0d+re-wrenc...@lists.re-wrenches.org> >>>> >>>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>>> >>>> There are two list archives for searching. 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