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Started by sigp2101, March 04, 2016, 03:13:52 PM

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sigp2101

March 04, 2016, 03:13:52 PM
Do they exist? If they do exist does anyone know of source for good reliable ones?

I know that grid tie inverters come in 36 voltage on input side, but I am not sure can I use those for my 36V battery bank?

Thanks !
Off grid system:
3 X 230W 36V 8A SolarWorld in series,
Classic 150,
36V BB - 225Ah 6x6V Trojan T-105 T2,
3000W psw Inverter,
Fridge 159KWh/Y, 30W led lights, laptop, TV.

CDN-VT

#1
March 04, 2016, 10:14:52 PM
Yes < I just was talking with a Gent who was selling a new 36V outback unit .

PM me you contact info & I'll look on monday when back in my office for his info

VT
Canadian Solar 350W 37.6 VOC  30.6 VMP 8.22 ISC 7.87 IMP ,-15 c +30c max  4 strings in 2 in Series for 24v Classic 150 -1020 Ah  Freezers & fridges ~~~ Second Array same panels of 3sx3 parallel for 24 V Classic 150 -440 Ah Outback Barns & out blds.
48Vdc almost done,11Strings up of 3s11P same panels

BobWhite

#2
March 05, 2016, 05:13:47 AM Last Edit: March 05, 2016, 05:15:47 AM by BobWhite
I don't know how good tripp lite is but here is a link to them  http://www.tripplite.com/products/power-inverters~18?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Inverters&utm_term=inverter&utm_content=General%20Inverters

You can brows there site and get an idea as to what is available.

Walt
12-Lifeline AGM 8D's
10-Lifeline AGM GPL 31T
16- Diehard GC2
4-Classic 3-150 and 1-200
1-Classic Lite
2-BRATS
5wiz bang Jrs, , 2- Samlex-24Volt
5- 235 MX60s
10- Sharp 198
10 Solar world 345 XL Mono

CDN-VT

#3
March 07, 2016, 07:19:41 PM
Sir the one that was listed for sale at a Vancouver Island marine place has been deleted .
Last week I did see it a few times .
Was an Outback 35 sealed im thinking , can't remember 100%

http://nanaimo.craigslist.ca/bpo/5467864426.html

VT
Canadian Solar 350W 37.6 VOC  30.6 VMP 8.22 ISC 7.87 IMP ,-15 c +30c max  4 strings in 2 in Series for 24v Classic 150 -1020 Ah  Freezers & fridges ~~~ Second Array same panels of 3sx3 parallel for 24 V Classic 150 -440 Ah Outback Barns & out blds.
48Vdc almost done,11Strings up of 3s11P same panels

Robin

#4
March 10, 2016, 11:22:39 AM
If OutBack still makes the 36V inverter, buy it. Do not buy Tripplite!!!
Robin Gudgel

CDN-VT

#5
March 10, 2016, 08:17:39 PM
Quote from: Robin on March 10, 2016, 11:22:39 AM
If OutBack still makes the 36V inverter, buy it. Do not buy Tripplite!!!

+1
Was thinking that , didn't want to type it.
Canadian Solar 350W 37.6 VOC  30.6 VMP 8.22 ISC 7.87 IMP ,-15 c +30c max  4 strings in 2 in Series for 24v Classic 150 -1020 Ah  Freezers & fridges ~~~ Second Array same panels of 3sx3 parallel for 24 V Classic 150 -440 Ah Outback Barns & out blds.
48Vdc almost done,11Strings up of 3s11P same panels

BobWhite

#6
March 10, 2016, 09:31:50 PM
Quote from: Robin on March 10, 2016, 11:22:39 AM
If OutBack still makes the 36V inverter, buy it. Do not buy Tripplite!!!

Robin, can i take it that tripp lite is a really poor product? I'm not familiar with it at all just that it has been around a long time.

Walt
12-Lifeline AGM 8D's
10-Lifeline AGM GPL 31T
16- Diehard GC2
4-Classic 3-150 and 1-200
1-Classic Lite
2-BRATS
5wiz bang Jrs, , 2- Samlex-24Volt
5- 235 MX60s
10- Sharp 198
10 Solar world 345 XL Mono

Westbranch

#7
March 10, 2016, 11:53:47 PM
BW, I think the first clue is that it has been around a long time.

There has been a lot of water under the bridge since it was developed,  and there have been a lot of advancements since then...
KID FW1811 560W >C&D 24V 900Ah AGM
CL150 29032 FW V.2126-NW2097-GP2133 175A E-Panel WBjr, 3Px4s 140W > 24V 900Ah AGM,
2 Cisco WRT54GL i/c DD-WRT Rtr, NetGr DS104Hub
Cotek ST1500 Inv  want a 24V  ROSIE Inverter
OmniCharge3024  Eu1/2/3000iGens
West Chilcotin 1680+W to come

BobWhite

#8
March 11, 2016, 01:29:28 AM
thank you WB, so not poor just not all it could be. That makes sense to me.
12-Lifeline AGM 8D's
10-Lifeline AGM GPL 31T
16- Diehard GC2
4-Classic 3-150 and 1-200
1-Classic Lite
2-BRATS
5wiz bang Jrs, , 2- Samlex-24Volt
5- 235 MX60s
10- Sharp 198
10 Solar world 345 XL Mono

sigp2101

#9
March 11, 2016, 02:35:42 PM
Guys if you know something we don't, would you care to share please?

SIGP2101
Off grid system:
3 X 230W 36V 8A SolarWorld in series,
Classic 150,
36V BB - 225Ah 6x6V Trojan T-105 T2,
3000W psw Inverter,
Fridge 159KWh/Y, 30W led lights, laptop, TV.

BobWhite

#10
March 11, 2016, 07:26:02 PM
Quote from: sigp2101 on March 11, 2016, 02:35:42 PM
Guys if you know something we don't, would you care to share please?

SIGP2101

I think we are looking at an antique unit with tripplite so if you wish to keep up and be efficient chose something or a unit that will give you what you need not what you want- jmho. Thirty six volts is an odd and not so much used but I'm sure you have reasons for going with that voltage for your system, maybe just to get by with what you have and I'm all for that! My thought for myself is to wait for MN to produce a converter before I improve my system, we use a lot of power so I need to bust it up as twenty four isn't going to cut the mustard here this summer, and I don't wish to keep adding controllers to meet my needs but will (if) the need deserves it and will make it a MN I hope! Were you able to find an Outback?
If Im off base Im always open to be corrected :)
Walt
12-Lifeline AGM 8D's
10-Lifeline AGM GPL 31T
16- Diehard GC2
4-Classic 3-150 and 1-200
1-Classic Lite
2-BRATS
5wiz bang Jrs, , 2- Samlex-24Volt
5- 235 MX60s
10- Sharp 198
10 Solar world 345 XL Mono

tecnodave

#11
March 11, 2016, 09:54:15 PM
sigp2101,


32/36 volt used to be a big standard, a lot of the Jacobs wind generators were 32/36 volt and fishing boats were in the 30's thru the 50's were , but 36 volt is rarely used now.   It would be much better in the long haul to stick with something that is supported.   24 or 48 volts are the standard now and you will not have problems finding equipment that works at these voltages.

I will say what someone that is in the industry cannot.......(Don't bad mouth your competors)....

Tripp-Lite is a piece of crap! It is not only a poor product, it is piss-pour!  I have had many, most are square wave, not well designed, do not have a decent wave shape, electronically noisy  (EMI/RFI) ......stay away from them.....they are designed to sell at a cheep price point........ Most of the cheep Chinese inverters are better than the Tripp-Lite
just my opinion  ,  (50 years in the electric/electronics industry)

Somewhere I have seen data on a 36 volt inverter from one of the higher end inverter companies,
Possibly that was Steca/Victron but I do not remember just right now.

I have never heard of Outback doing 36 volt, but outback is an excellent inverter......they would be a good unit if it is an FX or VFX line.

The opinion expressed here does not necessarily represent the views of midnite solar or any of its employees but are expressly mine!

David
#1 Classic 150 12 x Sharp NE-170, 2S6P, 24volt L-16 Rolls-Surette S-530, MS4024 & Cotek ,  C-40 dirv.cont. for hot water
#2 Classic 150 12 x Sharp NE-170, 2S6P, 24 volt L-16 Interstate,Brutus Inv.
#3 Kid/WBjr 4/6 Sanyo 200 watt multilayer 4/6 P
#4 Kid/WBjr 4/6 Sanyo 200 watt multilayer 2S 2/3 P

CDN-VT

#12
March 11, 2016, 11:58:50 PM Last Edit: March 12, 2016, 12:04:32 AM by CDN-VT
+5 David

And if the OP really needs a 32Vdc unit , Call Outback tech support & ask for a build of one.
I called and had a chat with them on a different subject , but brought this and other things up.

VT
Canadian Solar 350W 37.6 VOC  30.6 VMP 8.22 ISC 7.87 IMP ,-15 c +30c max  4 strings in 2 in Series for 24v Classic 150 -1020 Ah  Freezers & fridges ~~~ Second Array same panels of 3sx3 parallel for 24 V Classic 150 -440 Ah Outback Barns & out blds.
48Vdc almost done,11Strings up of 3s11P same panels

sigp2101

#13
March 29, 2016, 04:31:08 PM
Yes, I am still looking for one 36V Pure SW 110V unit in 1000-1500W range but no luck.
So far I Google yield only two Chinese el cheapo units at 500W and 1000W.

:-\
Off grid system:
3 X 230W 36V 8A SolarWorld in series,
Classic 150,
36V BB - 225Ah 6x6V Trojan T-105 T2,
3000W psw Inverter,
Fridge 159KWh/Y, 30W led lights, laptop, TV.

russ_drinkwater

#14
April 19, 2016, 01:20:32 AM
Standalone. 20 Hyundai x 220 watts panels, 2 x classic 150's, Latronics 24 volt 3kw inverter, Whiz bang Jnr, 12 Rolls surrete  4KS 25P  batteries and WBJ.
Grid tie feed-in, 12.5 kw in 3 arrays generating 50 kws per day average. Solar river grid tie inverters
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