Hey folks - Been eyeing this inverter (see link below) to replace my 12v Power Bright 3500 (modified sine wave).
http://www.pvpower.com/schneider-context-2000w-offgrid-inverter-SW-2524-120.aspx
Anybody have one?
Your thoughts?
I like the idea of a hybrid (with a charger) and it is UL Listed. I can also install a AC subpanel in my house and take circuit off my mains.
Thanks!
Chris
The SW price point makes them quite popular, especially if you want a schneider ecosystem. However teh thing to watch there is the idel tare. Its up at the higher end.
Thanks. Would idle tare even matter for a hybrid? It gets wired into 120v for the charger function.
As zoneblue mentioned, the Tare IS huge -- from memory about 37 watts idle. This may not be such a big deal if the inverter spends most of its time connected to the Grid.
There have been a number of issues with these inverters burning themselves up. This may have been mostly with a Stacked Pair.
They appear to have a good price-point, but am not quite certain that they are ready for primetime.
FWIW, have never touched one. Vic
Hi Jaco..,
Have you seen this Thread on the wind-sun Forum? :
http://forum.solar-electric.com/forum/solar-news-reviews-product-announcements/solar-product-reviews-opinions/19717-the-new-conext-sw4024-review
FWIW, I have no horse in this race, Vic
Vic, et al - Thanks for this information! I have bought several items from NAWS and their prices and delivery times are excellent. How about a Go Power 24v 3KW pure sine wave:
Like this:
http://invertersupply.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2447&cPath=0_459&gclid=Cj0KEQiA1NWnBRDchObfnYrbo78BEiQA-2jqBQE5nkfeJrH9AB5iOCctPQEQcWsfaBzfXhJTg7dbQsgaApYP8P8HAQ
My goal is to convert my battery bank to 24v and upgrade to pure sine wave. My solar power system was designed as an emergency back-up power source after the tornadoes ripped through here (Moore, OK) a few years back. Now my system is 24/7 and growing. I do like this idea of a sub box and charger function. Can I do a sub box with the Go Power? The Go Power inverter will fit better w/o moving the cable raceway.
Hi Jaco,
Sorry, have no experience with the Go-Power inverter. Its Tare is similar to that of the Context SW (know that your system is a grid-connected Backup), and as you mentioned, it lacks a Charger.
There has been a bit of discussion on the wind-sun Forum regarding 24 V inverters, but, most of the inexpensive units lack a Charger.
Will try to search for some of those discussions. FWIW, Vic
I have played with the SW+ and I like the little guy, Compared to the Magnum it seemed to have WAY better regulation and the surge capability seemed comparible to the Magnum. I as an installer will not buy another Magnum now. I cant wait for the 48v version. The first units did have a slightly higher tare loss but I think that has been sorted out.
Thank you for all the inputs/advice. I did some research and found a vendor (and a great deal) on a Outback Power inverter/charger and Mate 3 communications panel.
http://www.outbackpower.com/outback-products/inverters-chargers/item/vented-vfx3524
24v, 3500 watts
Chris
The new conext SW4048 is out and has a bunch of nice features like AC support and load shaving, I am temped to order one., Here is the idle tare...
Chris,
Where are the sw4048 available. I have been waiting on them since mid 2014.
Damani
Quote from: dapdan on May 21, 2015, 12:50:43 PM
Chris,
Where are the sw4048 available. I have been waiting on them since mid 2014.
Damani
Yes I too am curius as Schneider senior staff tells me late July?
I got the confirmation also for late July. FYI for the reduced idle tare you have to use a mode where the lights could flicker under heavy loads. Its called noload vd...
1/2,new,
Thanks for that update. I hope it is not pushed from July. Flickering of incandescent lights? who uses those anymore? Does this flicker possibly extend to led or flouresent lights. Just wondering.
Cheers...
Damani
I am a little confused, in the new Owner's manual (Feb. 2015) revision it lists the 48V version with :
- Improved efficiency (98% vs. 92% ) over the specs listed in the 2014 spec sheet.
- Improved tare loss (27W vs. 40W) with no mention of the need for NOloadVD option! (page 6-3 of the pdf)