I just reviewed a system from 1992. The black Trace U2512 was still
buzzing away, the APT load center was still handling charge control, and
a mismatched collection of 50 w modules were all producing. Result: they
needed new batteries.
That's why I'm still in business now: the old equipment worked for
decades, with almost no call backs. I can't stake a business on many of
today's offerings. The Off grid biz is already tough enough.
Ray Walters
Remote Solar
On 5/11/2025 2:28 PM, William Bryce via RE-wrenches wrote:
EG4 and most Asian Inverters do not have Conformal coating. That goes
directly against any 10 year warrant and long life.
There is a reason that old Trace inverters, OutBack inverters, and
Schnider inverters, are still operating many years after the warranty
has expired.
On Sun, May 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM Jay via RE-wrenches
<[email protected]> wrote:
I have been impressed with EG4 and the speed of improvements and
new products from EG4. And I e had zero failures of batteries or
inverters.
To me having monitoring and programming built in is crucial for
off grid. I guess I e had way too many people who are non
technical or don’t want or don’t have internet for their devices.
My 2 cents
On May 11, 2025, at 7:03 AM, Maverick Brown via RE-wrenches
<[email protected]> wrote:
It is a very strange situation for Outback.
James Showalter purchased Outback from Entersys / Alpha and moved
the operation to Commerce Texas. They have been almost a silent
in the transition since very little is coming from them, except
for a post or two on the Outback Forum. Simple things like paying
for and updating Server Fees, certificates, domain names, etc all
impact their reputation. Outbackpower.com is still owned by
Enersys according to WhoIs database. It’s been a rough transition
and no roadmap / feedback or direct message of intent.
On the flip side James has EG4 and Signature Solar, both have
come leaps and bounds into products and support that rivals any
good company. James vows to manufacture inverters and batteries
in Commerce in volume this year (they have stated they are
already underway).
Maybe they bit off more than they can chew in the time allotted
by picking up Outback in addition to making EG4 and Signature as
well.
Let me know if y’all have heard anything different. It’s a
difficult time for the industry right now.
References:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/n1EZS8FeuyA
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Alert!! HUGE News For The Solar Community!! EG4 Made In The
USA!?!? <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IimC23ozSDI>
youtube.com <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IimC23ozSDI>
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IimC23ozSDI>
Maverick Brown
Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006
*Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc.*
* • Solar Commander Remote Power*
* • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection
*[email protected]
512-460-9825
On May 10, 2025, at 1:19 PM, Todd Cory via RE-wrenches
<[email protected]> wrote:
Well, Outback's Optics RE is down yet again, also the back up
site too and also the users forum... which had a massive
database of current and past problem solving archives.
What a clusterfuck this new company is.
Wise wrenches should beware of patronizing this obvious sinking
ship.
Todd
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