Need to buy a new inverter

trumpets3u
trumpets3u Solar Expert Posts: 35 ✭✭✭
in Off Grid Solar & Battery Systems #1
I lost mine do to a lighting, It was about 10 years old (4024 plus).
3500-4000w and would like Gen and ac in put, I will not be feeding the grid. ( I have a small Ac line feed 1000' from my barn)
Of all the brands what would you all think is the best for my needs.
Thanks Brian
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  • verdigo
    verdigo Solar Expert Posts: 428 ✭✭
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    Re: Need to buy a new inverter

    I sort of asked the same question in this thread http://forum.solar-electric.com/showthread.php?19996-240-vs-120-volt-inverters it was pretty educational for me but I am a lowly noob.
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  • petertearai
    petertearai Solar Expert Posts: 471 ✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Need to buy a new inverter

    Hi . what voltage. now is the time to think off other tings as well.
    2225 wattts pv . Outback 2kw  fxr pure sine inverter . fm80 charge controller . Mate 3. victron battery monitor . 24 volts  in 2 volt Shoto lead carbon extreme batterys. off grid  holiday home 
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  • verdigo
    verdigo Solar Expert Posts: 428 ✭✭
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    Re: Need to buy a new inverter

    I am going with a 48/240 volt split phase unit like this. http://www.solar-electric.com/xaxw12hyin.html There are other brands but this one can use batteries, a generator, and the grid for pretty much whatever situation might come up. You can even feed the grid to cut down on your electric bill if you choose to. I have not made my purchase yet. Gotta sell flip a couple of cars first. There are others on this forum that can answer any questions much better than me. I pretty much a question asker so far.

    Dennis
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  • Photowhit
    Photowhit Solar Expert Posts: 6,006 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Need to buy a new inverter

    If your were happy with your old inverter, Schneider (formerly Xantrex/Trace) is making a new 4024 at a reasonable price point, suggested @$2000 discounted @$1400, there is a thread here;

    http://forum.solar-electric.com/showthread.php?20215-Schneider-new-inverter
    Home system 4000 watt (Evergreen) array standing, with 2 Midnite Classic Lites,  Midnite E-panel, Magnum MS4024, Prosine 1800(now backup) and Exeltech 1100(former backup...lol), 660 ah 24v Forklift battery(now 10 years old). Off grid for 20 years (if I include 8 months on a bicycle).
    - Assorted other systems, pieces and to many panels in the closet to not do more projects.
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  • trumpets3u
    trumpets3u Solar Expert Posts: 35 ✭✭✭
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    Re: Need to buy a new inverter

    Sorry yes it is 24 volt
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