Which inverter charger would you buy

just starting

I have aboue 3k to spend on a gen and new inverter but grid power is only 15 k away would a gt outback 3524 be the way to go or a magnum4024

vtmaps

just starting said:

I have aboue 3k to spend on a gen and new inverter but grid power is only 15 k away would a gt outback 3524 be the way to go or a magnum4024

Neither.  The grid is the way to go.  Regarding your budget, don't forget that both of those inverters are incomplete without their controls, shunts, battery monitors etc.   Many folks buy an inverter and it ruins their batteries because they are using the default inverter settings.   They may be upset when they find out how expensive it is to buy the controls for these inverters.

It is actually a good thing that Outback and Magnum do not include the controls with their inverters... these inverters can be stacked (multiple inverters synchronized to make a larger system).  If you were stacking four inverters, you wouldn't want to buy four sets of built-in controls.

Regarding the Magnum vs the Outback, either is a good choice... if your generator has a 240 volt output, or if you need 240 volts in your house, the Magnum would be a better choice (but an Outback with a transformer would work just as well). 

By the way, give some thought to buying an inverter that has gen support (neither of the inverters you mentioned does gen support).

--vtMaps

South Africa

Just to put it out there: https://www.victronenergy.com/inverters-chargers/quattro
They have generator support.

just starting

Only need it for a new washer I think I've decided just to get the remote for my current inverter and a Honda eu2000i and just wash withe gen not inverter power

mike95490

just starting said:   ...grid power is only 15 k away ....

Do you mean that it is a 15 Kilometer distance away, or  $15,000 money away ?   For me, $15K would barely pay the electric company to install 2 of the 15 poles they insisted I buy.

just starting

Just four poles @ 15000.00 can see the trans former but had solar from another place so went with it

verdigo

vtmaps said:

just starting said:

I have aboue 3k to spend on a gen and new inverter but grid power is only 15 k away would a gt outback 3524 be the way to go or a magnu

Regarding the Magnum vs the Outback, either is a good choice... if your generator has a 240 volt output, or if you need 240 volts in your house, the Magnum would be a better choice (but an Outback with a transformer would work just as well). 

By the way, give some thought to buying an inverter that has gen support (neither of the inverters you mentioned does gen support).

--vtMaps

Outback FXR  has generator support.

animatt

Are you limited to 24v.based on existing battery bank? could be a perfect time to go to 48v.

just starting

Not limited just grid power is only 15000 away and have msw need to buy a washer and just looking at all options including a samlex 600 watt puresine just to run washer and use instead of 2800 watt using 36 watts on stand by

2twisty

What does that washing machine draw? 600W seems a bit small.

just starting

From some other threads I've read a fl direct drive uses less than six hundred

mike95490

Our samsung washer & dryer, only pull about 300w ea. (front load, 2010 model)  the washer does make the inverter groan a bit as it's always changing speed and reversing.

vtmaps

Mike's 6000 watt inverter groans under the startup surge from a washer that draws 300 watts.  His post was not as explicit as it could have been... let me spell it out: a 600 watt inverter will not power your laundry. 

--vtMaps

just starting

Can any one come up with a surge

just starting

I saw a post from Wayne from Canada he said his washer would rum from 300w but stop at spin but would run from a 600 watt and he uses a 1000 watt for it

just starting

Post is ( the washing machine problem)

BB.

Here is the thread Just Starting found:

http://forum.solar-electric.com/discussion/342107/the-washing-machine-problem

-Bill

just starting

Thanks bill

zoneblue

Washing machines: depends on the motor in the thing. Direct drive motors will start and run on 1000W inverter. Ordirnary motors with belts and clutches will not.

just starting

Just to revisit went with a fl Samsung wf5200 steam and a samlex PST 1500 works great even if the freezer to fridge kicks on during wash could have used a 1000 watt inverter but wanted to hard wire plug for washer

Farmerboyz1721

I have a Magnum 2812 and have been very happy with it. It is a great unit. I would imagine that the magnum 4024 will do GREAT!. But, remember that you need to budget for the controller. Also Magnum do have Gen support. When i get my house done i will be getting the Magnum 4348.