Xantrex XW-6048 or (2) Outback GVFX-3648

keyturbocars
keyturbocars Solar Expert Posts: 375 ✭✭
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Which is a better built grid tie inverter system for the long haul? Which is a better choice?

Xantrex XW-6048

or

Pair of Outback GVFX-3648

Thanks for your opinions, insights, and experience.

Edward
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  • arkieoscar
    arkieoscar Solar Expert Posts: 101 ✭✭
    #2
    Re: Xantrex XW-6048 or (2) Outback GVFX-3648

    I vote for the XW. First because it is more versatile and second because I am have more experience with them. Both are good products but the single XW will be easier in the long run.
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  • Solar Guppy
    Solar Guppy Solar Expert Posts: 1,989 ✭✭✭
    #3
    Re: Xantrex XW-6048 or (2) Outback GVFX-3648

    XW-6048 for sure, the outbacks are outdated, not very efficient and have very limited features compared to the XW series

    Also, the OB units aren't 3.6kw units ... more like 2700 watts, the higher rating is at 25C

    The XW is a real 6kw unit with a true 12kw surge
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  • mike95490
    mike95490 Solar Expert Posts: 9,583 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Xantrex XW-6048 or (2) Outback GVFX-3648

    the xw6048 has true 240/120 split phase, I don't know what's needed to get this from the outbacks, just a sync cable, or sync & transformer.
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    || Midnight Classic 200 | 10, Evergreen 200w in a 160VOC array ||
    || VEC1093 12V Charger | Maha C401 aa/aaa Charger | SureSine | Sunsaver MPPT 15A

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  • keyturbocars
    keyturbocars Solar Expert Posts: 375 ✭✭
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    Re: Xantrex XW-6048 or (2) Outback GVFX-3648

    Thanks for the helpful feedback.

    Edward
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