Victron 24/800 inverter, 24v 800 VA 230V, any one using this model??

westbranch

I received an email from the NA Victron rep saying that they will be introducing a 110V version to North America this year.
Specs on this model are rather impressive:
5W no load draw , 2 W in search mode, 93% efficiency rating, High input V of 34.0 V, low of 18.4

Looking for info from anyone using the 230V version as to quality or any little quirks.

thanks
Eric

john p

Re: Victron 24/800 inverter, 24v 800 VA 230V, any one using this model??

In my opinion Victron inverters are possible the best in the world. A1000 w Victron will in most cases start motors and difficult loads better than most 2000 w inverters from other well know manufacturers. BUT they are by comparison fairly expensive.BUT you do get what you pay for.

westbranch

Re: Victron 24/800 inverter, 24v 800 VA 230V, any one using this model??

thanks John. I had noticed the ~ 2x price differential based on the W rating. Only one so far comes close in no load W draw.

Ej

stephendv

Re: Victron 24/800 inverter, 24v 800 VA 230V, any one using this model??

I don't have any personal experience with the Victron's, but know from other solar forums that users swear by them. Some Spanish installers deal exclusively with them for off-grid use, and simply won't touch any other inverters. More than a few people have raved about how good the support out of their netherlands headquarters is.
As for quirks, the only thing I can think of is that you should buy the PC connection cable to use their free configuration software, else you can't set a lot of the more advanced options.
If I hadn't got such a good deal on the Sunny Island when doing my install, I would have got the Victron Multiplus.

westbranch

Re: Victron 24/800 inverter, 24v 800 VA 230V, any one using this model??

Response from Victron NA: 110 V 24/800 should be available here end of April 2012, no price mentioned.

NOte Victron web price list shows Euro availability March 2012