Inverter / Charger ?

Jcrabtree
Jcrabtree Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭✭✭
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In debate on which to get - looking at two:


Magnum Energy MS-4024 Inverter/ Charger 4,000 watts 120vac
Outback FX 3524T inverter/charger 3,500 watts 120 vac

are there any major difference's between these two



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  • RCinFLA
    RCinFLA Solar Expert Posts: 1,484 ✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Inverter / Charger ?

    For starters I would not run 3.5 to 4 kW from a 24 v battery.

    You need to examine each spec and compare one to the other. Different items might be important to you.

    Is this for off grid or grid tie backup. Generator input?
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  • Jcrabtree
    Jcrabtree Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭✭✭
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    Re: Inverter / Charger ?

    off grid with genny as needed - 1-2kw system for starters
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  • Cariboocoot
    Cariboocoot Banned Posts: 17,615 ✭✭✭
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    Re: Inverter / Charger ?

    Main differences:

    Magnum has slightly higher output capacity. It also has a power factor corrected charger which will be "easier" on a small generator. Very easy to set up; basically connect the wires and turn it on.

    Outback has connectivity to other OB equipment for seamless (albeit expensive) integration. Highly programmable which allows for more flexibility in system set-up, if somewhat daunting. Probably the "toughest" inverter on the market, even if it is "old tech".

    I disagree with RC regarding the 24 Volt system & this size inverter. It is extremely unlikely you'll be running close to maximum capacity most of the time. Even so it would be under 200 Amps for those occasional peaks.
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  • Jcrabtree
    Jcrabtree Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭✭✭
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    Re: Inverter / Charger ?

    thanks for the reply - Have been looking into the Pre-wire setups with midnite 150cc
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