Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters

2010-07-22 Thread Jason Szumlanski
I should have been a bit more clear about my application. I'm not worried about battery charging rates or load percentage on the generator. I've already determined that this size generator will normally run at a good efficiency level. I am more concerned with the quality, longevity, and enclosure.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters

2010-07-22 Thread William Miller
Darryl: There is a scenario in which problems occur: If your loads exceed the generator capacity, the Outback system will fail. The Xantrex inverters are superior in this scenario in that they will transition to invert mode to synchronize with the generator and support the generator as long

[RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters

2010-07-21 Thread Jason Szumlanski
I'm looking for experiences/recommendations for a 15-20kW propane generator. It would be going in an off-grid system with dual Outback 3600W inverter/chargers. The excess capacity would power larger loads than the inverters can handle. Fuel economy and harsh environment performance are the top

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters

2010-07-21 Thread Mark Frye
-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jason Szumlanski Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 11:21 AM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters I'm looking for experiences/recommendations for a 15-20kW propane generator. It would be going in an off-grid

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters

2010-07-21 Thread Darryl Thayer
-wrenches.org Subject: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters I'm looking for experiences/recommendations for a 15-20kW propane generator. It would be going in an off-grid system with dual Outback 3600W inverter/chargers. The excess capacity would power larger loads than

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters

2010-07-21 Thread Allan Sindelar
. It takes a lot of words to describe and decide what is the correct generator sizing. Darryl --- On Wed, 7/21/10, Mark Frye ma...@berkeleysolar.com wrote: From: Mark Frye ma...@berkeleysolar.com Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters To: "'RE-wrenches

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters

2010-07-21 Thread Mark Frye
_ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Allan Sindelar Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 3:17 PM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters The Onan

Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters

2010-07-21 Thread Allan Sindelar
Sindelar Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 3:17 PM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Propane Generator, Dual Outback Inverters The Onan RS2 shown in the generators article in HP 131 page 98 has performed