Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark phase imbalances

[Jerry Shafer via RE-wrenches]

Wrenches
The 15 is not that similar to the 12, there is no OCP on most of the AC
inputs, this means you need to add that in, connection to the grid will
require a OPD maybe a traditional AC disco we used for years, you may need
a 200 amp with fuses as required by your meter max. Off grid you would not
need this but use of a genny would over 12 k or so you still do. Load out
of balance has gotten better with firmware upgrades. Over 2 battery inputs
will require a battery combiner, l have had no issues with solark on off
grid usage. Fortress battery links up well with the solarks.
Fun times

On Sat, Sep 10, 2022, 11:57 AM Howie Michaelson via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

> Is there a white paper or a thorough explanation of the issue Sol-Ark had
> with large imbalances between phases. I am looking at a large residential
> off-grid system using potentially (2)15 kw Sol-Arks. What are the concerns
> specifically around unbalanced inductive loads.
> Also, I have not installed multiple Sol-Arks before. Any suggestions or
> issues it would be good to be aware of?
> Thanks,
> Howie
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark phase imbalances

[jay via RE-wrenches]

Hi Howie

Here is an interesting youtube video about testing the sol ark vs XW pro.

They use all sorts of loads and the sol ark does not come out well in my view, 
but I’ll let you decide. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ez4cbuy7IQ 




jay



> On Sep 10, 2022, at 12:57 PM, Howie Michaelson via RE-wrenches 
>  wrote:
> 
> Is there a white paper or a thorough explanation of the issue Sol-Ark had 
> with large imbalances between phases. I am looking at a large residential 
> off-grid system using potentially (2)15 kw Sol-Arks. What are the concerns 
> specifically around unbalanced inductive loads. 
> Also, I have not installed multiple Sol-Arks before. Any suggestions or 
> issues it would be good to be aware of?
> Thanks,
> Howie
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[RE-wrenches] Sol-Ark phase imbalances

[Howie Michaelson via RE-wrenches]

Is there a white paper or a thorough explanation of the issue Sol-Ark had
with large imbalances between phases. I am looking at a large residential
off-grid system using potentially (2)15 kw Sol-Arks. What are the concerns
specifically around unbalanced inductive loads.
Also, I have not installed multiple Sol-Arks before. Any suggestions or
issues it would be good to be aware of?
Thanks,
Howie
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