Victron 24/800 inverter, 24v 800 VA 230V, any one using this model??

westbranch
westbranch Solar Expert Posts: 5,183 ✭✭✭✭
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I received an email from the NA Victron rep saying that they will be introducing a 110V version to North America this year.
Specs on this model are rather impressive:
5W no load draw , 2 W in search mode, 93% efficiency rating, High input V of 34.0 V, low of 18.4

Looking for info from anyone using the 230V version as to quality or any little quirks.

thanks
Eric
 
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  • john p
    john p Solar Expert Posts: 814 ✭✭✭
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    Re: Victron 24/800 inverter, 24v 800 VA 230V, any one using this model??

    In my opinion Victron inverters are possible the best in the world. A1000 w Victron will in most cases start motors and difficult loads better than most 2000 w inverters from other well know manufacturers. BUT they are by comparison fairly expensive.BUT you do get what you pay for.
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  • westbranch
    westbranch Solar Expert Posts: 5,183 ✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Victron 24/800 inverter, 24v 800 VA 230V, any one using this model??

    thanks John. I had noticed the ~ 2x price differential based on the W rating. Only one so far comes close in no load W draw.

    Ej
     
    KID #51B  4s 140W to 24V 900Ah C&D AGM
    CL#29032 FW 2126/ 2073/ 2133 175A E-Panel WBjr, 3 x 4s 140W to 24V 900Ah C&D AGM 
    Cotek ST1500W 24V Inverter,OmniCharge 3024,
    2 x Cisco WRT54GL i/c DD-WRT Rtr & Bridge,
    Eu3/2/1000i Gens, 1680W & E-Panel/WBjr to come, CL #647 asleep
    West Chilcotin, BC, Canada
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  • stephendv
    stephendv Solar Expert Posts: 1,571 ✭✭
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    Re: Victron 24/800 inverter, 24v 800 VA 230V, any one using this model??

    I don't have any personal experience with the Victron's, but know from other solar forums that users swear by them. Some Spanish installers deal exclusively with them for off-grid use, and simply won't touch any other inverters. More than a few people have raved about how good the support out of their netherlands headquarters is.
    As for quirks, the only thing I can think of is that you should buy the PC connection cable to use their free configuration software, else you can't set a lot of the more advanced options.
    If I hadn't got such a good deal on the Sunny Island when doing my install, I would have got the Victron Multiplus.
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  • westbranch
    westbranch Solar Expert Posts: 5,183 ✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Victron 24/800 inverter, 24v 800 VA 230V, any one using this model??

    Response from Victron NA: 110 V 24/800 should be available here end of April 2012, no price mentioned.

    NOte Victron web price list shows Euro availability March 2012
     
    KID #51B  4s 140W to 24V 900Ah C&D AGM
    CL#29032 FW 2126/ 2073/ 2133 175A E-Panel WBjr, 3 x 4s 140W to 24V 900Ah C&D AGM 
    Cotek ST1500W 24V Inverter,OmniCharge 3024,
    2 x Cisco WRT54GL i/c DD-WRT Rtr & Bridge,
    Eu3/2/1000i Gens, 1680W & E-Panel/WBjr to come, CL #647 asleep
    West Chilcotin, BC, Canada
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