I think about resistive loads as “in-phase”. Half-wave seem like they would a 
load with a diode blocking one side of the waveform. 
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> On Dec 18, 2024, at 3:03 PM, Jay via RE-wrenches 
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> 
> I will add that I’ve heard privately off list that it’s actually smaller 
> loads that seem to be the issue. 
> 
> And larger 1500 watt electric heaters seem to work ok. 
> 
> I’m wondering if anyone else has come across this issue and I guess more 
> importantly is there a fix?  
> 
> Jay
> 
>>> On Dec 18, 2024, at 1:52 PM, Jay <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> 
>> 
>> Here is what I understand 1/2 wave loads to be. 
>> 
>> As I understand it, Heater loads are the main issue. 
>> 
>> Toasters, toaster ovens, hair dryers, aquarium/terraium heaters etc. 
>> 
>> But if there are other things pls let us know 
>> 
>> Jay
>> 
>>>> On Dec 18, 2024, at 1:34 PM, GLBCC via RE-wrenches 
>>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>> 
>>> 
>>> What is a half wave load?
>>> 
>>> On Dec 18, 2024 13:35, Jay via RE-wrenches 
>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> Hi all.
>>> 
>>> I’ve recently been made aware that the fortress inverter isn’t too happy 
>>> with 1/2 wave loads.
>>> 
>>> I’m wondering if this is an issue with the AIO or solark?
>>> 
>>> Thanks in advance
>>> 
>>> Jay
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