Cotek 24V inverter failed 1-2 days ago.

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Supplied power to four small/medium freezers. Those freezers now sport an internal temp. between 35F and 38F - on the surface. Milk still partially frozen. 

So the discovery was in the nick of time for most of the food. Frozen meat viability remains to be seen. Guess I’ll use my nose then offer some to the dogs before trying it. 

The Cotek lasted for, I think, 4 or 5 years? Flipping the switch three times forced it to supply power to a drill. But no power to the freezers. 

Think I have another Cotek over in the eastern wing. If so, guess I’ll go for a few more years.

Main array will be busy for a couple days. Refreezing four small/medium freezers, Too bad the weather is cloudy for awhile. 
First Bank:16 180 watt Grape Solar with  FM80 controller and 3648 Inverter....Fullriver 8D AGM solar batteries. Second Bank/MacGyver Special: 10 165(?) watt BP Solar with Renogy MPPT 40A controller/ and Xantrex C-35 PWM controller/ and Morningstar PWM controller...Cotek 24V PSW inverter....forklift and diesel locomotive batteries
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    softdown Solar Expert Posts: 4,015 ✭✭✭✭
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    Do have a spare Cotek 24V. And two 24V Victrons as well. Being a prepper pays dividends at times.
    First Bank:16 180 watt Grape Solar with  FM80 controller and 3648 Inverter....Fullriver 8D AGM solar batteries. Second Bank/MacGyver Special: 10 165(?) watt BP Solar with Renogy MPPT 40A controller/ and Xantrex C-35 PWM controller/ and Morningstar PWM controller...Cotek 24V PSW inverter....forklift and diesel locomotive batteries
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