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Inverters => The Rosie => Topic started by: unoy on April 17, 2022, 04:17:49 AM

Title: The Rosie looks awesome, when can we get her
Post by: unoy on April 17, 2022, 04:17:49 AM
Newbie here, looking to buy/build a battery-based backup system in the next month or so, with a top priority being that it is made in the USA. I was about to buy a Magnum MS4448-PAE, along with your MNE panel, but then I noticed your upcoming products, The Rosie and the MNB17 line.  Both look great.  I'm sure you're sick of this question, but do you think The Rosie will be available in the next month or so?  I like the Magnum just fine, but would prefer The Rosie, given a choice.  I'm just trying to make an informed decision; therefore, thanks in advance for any insight you can provide. 
Title: Re: The Rosie looks awesome, when can we get her
Post by: FNG on April 19, 2022, 06:19:18 AM
The Rosie is more than a month out, I expect in the next 4-6 months we will be doing out of house beta testing, The B17 I think is further behind that

Title: Re: The Rosie looks awesome, when can we get her
Post by: qrper on April 21, 2022, 12:28:49 PM
Sooo....if no issues we're looking at least another
Title: Re: The Rosie looks awesome, when can we get her
Post by: FNG on April 25, 2022, 08:50:09 AM
Quote from: qrper on April 21, 2022, 12:28:49 PM
Sooo....if no issues we're looking at least another
This is a tough question to answer, As Midnite is always very optimistic about release dates and usually misses them by some amount of time, As does most any manufacturer.

Here is my thoughts personally,
When I get one to play with in Maine, I suspect this to still be a couple months away, we are then probably 6 months from active larger scale beta testing. Then I would estimate another 6 months for ETL and Production ramp up.

If I had to bet a nickle I would say no sooner than April of 2023 will you be able to buy one from a distributor but I could be WAY off nd it could be a lot quicker as the Rosie is a fast moving project and is in really good shape so far.
Title: Re: The Rosie looks awesome, when can we get her
Post by: Westbranch on June 13, 2022, 03:05:13 PM
Hi FNG, long time. Has there been any significant news. good or bad in the last 3 months?
Title: Re: The Rosie looks awesome, when can we get her
Post by: FNG on June 13, 2022, 03:16:15 PM
Quote from: Westbranch on June 13, 2022, 03:05:13 PM
Hi FNG, long time. Has there been any significant news. good or bad in the last 3 months?
Just looking this over, On April 19th I said I was guessing I would see a Rosie in about 2 months, UPS tracking shows my Rosie will be here Friday the 17th. Darn that was a close guess LOL

After that I am not positive, I still stand by my guess of say 6 months for beta and 1 yr for distribution but we shall see. Look for lots of videos and stuff next week
Title: Re: The Rosie looks awesome, when can we get her
Post by: Westbranch on June 13, 2022, 03:24:23 PM
Thanks.  :)
Title: Re: The Rosie looks awesome, when can we get her
Post by: dapdan on July 05, 2022, 01:50:34 PM
what is the input DC voltage of the rosie. I am hoping it is up to 64v for those people who want to use 2nd life EV batteries. Please say yes.

Damani
Title: Re: The Rosie looks awesome, when can we get her
Post by: boB on July 05, 2022, 09:34:13 PM
Quote from: dapdan on July 05, 2022, 01:50:34 PM
what is the input DC voltage of the rosie. I am hoping it is up to 64v for those people who want to use 2nd life EV batteries. Please say yes.

Damani

Yep !  64V or higher I think ?

The electrolytic capacitors are the limiting voltage on ALL inverters and chargers that you see running only up to 63V or 64V.

They are really rated to 63V continuous maximum.

MidNite has just received the FIRST  68V electrolytic capacitors !    These did not exist before as far as I know.

You can get 100V capacitors and I think, possibly, 75 or 80 V caps ?   But the capacitance is less.

68V makes perfect sense in today's products for many batteries.

boB


Title: Re: The Rosie looks awesome, when can we get her
Post by: mahendra on July 06, 2022, 07:09:26 PM
Nice
Title: Re: The Rosie looks awesome, when can we get her
Post by: dapdan on August 18, 2022, 09:15:42 AM
FNG,

How is that Rosie going. it should have been installed and running by now since you got it on June 17. I wonder if I can come up to Midnite factory in September (on vacation from Barbados) and kidnap a Rosie to install on a setup currently using second life LG EV batteries ( 25kwh with 4kw of solar running three apartments). Just wondering out loud. I did put in an application for bet testing BTW.

Damani
Title: Re: The Rosie looks awesome, when can we get her
Post by: boB on August 18, 2022, 02:10:35 PM
Quote from: dapdan on August 18, 2022, 09:15:42 AM
FNG,

How is that Rosie going. it should have been installed and running by now since you got it on June 17. I wonder if I can come up to Midnite factory in September (on vacation from Barbados) and kidnap a Rosie to install on a setup currently using second life LG EV batteries ( 25kwh with 4kw of solar running three apartments). Just wondering out loud. I did put in an application for bet testing BTW.

Damani

You can always come and see us.  September this year, around the 18th or so will be hectic since there is the SPI show in Anaheim, CA around that time and I will be gone from the 17th or so.

You can certainly see a Rosie running I think.  It's pretty awesome.

If the timing works out, we would LOVE to meet you, give you the nickel tour and take you to lunch or dinner !

boB



Title: Re: The Rosie looks awesome, when can we get her
Post by: dapdan on August 18, 2022, 11:24:44 PM
boB,

Thanks for the invite. It is gear like yours that make me wish I was around the corner.
Title: Re: The Rosie looks awesome, when can we get her
Post by: Robin on October 17, 2022, 01:26:57 AM
We are shipping rv versions now. The RE versions are more complicated as they have more features that aren’t quite done. January is when we are slated to be inreal production. There will be some beta units prior to that, but we don’t know how many yet.
Title: Re: The Rosie looks awesome, when can we get her
Post by: Weldman on October 21, 2022, 10:36:59 PM
Need one to hook up to my Barcelona when I get it online. Almost done enclosing pole barndominium so I can put mine online.
Title: Re: The Rosie looks awesome, when can we get her
Post by: Saggys on November 11, 2022, 10:49:32 AM
What is the self consumption current of the Rosie? Full on and standby please. No specs in the manual that I could find.
Title: Re: The Rosie looks awesome, when can we get her
Post by: qrper on November 12, 2022, 11:45:15 AM
Quote from: Saggys on November 11, 2022, 10:49:32 AM
What is the self consumption current of the Rosie? Full on and standby please. No specs in the manual that I could find.

Where did you find the manual for Rosie? I found the manual for the epanel but no inverter

mike
Title: Re: The Rosie looks awesome, when can we get her
Post by: Robin on November 12, 2022, 07:59:27 PM
Here is the current manual. Idle power is less than 30 watts. I can't remember exactly what it is though? The MNGP2 does not come with the Rosie. Some customers will end up using the Hawke's Bay or Barcelona with the Rosie and would not need another MNGP2. I hear we officially start shipping Hawke's Bays on Monday. (120 amp). The Barcelona still needs some attention, but it is not far off.
We are starting to ship beta RE Rosies little by little too. It is really Awesome. Surge power is better than any other inverter in its class. We are waiting for some of the Rosie E-panel parts to arrive. Difficult to use a Rosie without the E-panel.
Title: Re: The Rosie looks awesome, when can we get her
Post by: Vic on November 13, 2022, 03:53:10 PM
Hi Robin,  thank you for the update on the Rosie, Barcelona, and Hawke's Bay products,   AND, the Rosie manual.

WOW, the Rosie Manual is SO concise!   Have never seen any RE equipment manual that is nearly that detailed.  I have not read it all,  but  it, and Rosie are both beautiful ! (as are the Hawe's Bay and Barcelona!).

Great work, and congratulations, and thanks to the whole MidNite team, that is making all of this happen!  We all, can hardly wait.

Vic

Title: Re: The Rosie looks awesome, when can we get her
Post by: Saggys on November 13, 2022, 06:24:36 PM
Thanks Robin for the update and manual link.
Title: Re: The Rosie looks awesome, when can we get her
Post by: mahendra on November 19, 2022, 07:25:18 PM
How much would one these be for.
And warranty?