Samlex Inverters

nigtomdaw
nigtomdaw Solar Expert Posts: 705 ✭✭
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Samlex America have launched a new range of TSW inverter chargers that appear to have a very attractive $ per power price, they seem to have on the larger models at least the same case dimensions as Xantrex DR and new TR models. Has anyone had any expeireinces with them I would like to here.

They seem to offer TSW performance at DR and TR MSW cost.

Nigel
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  • GreenerPower
    GreenerPower Solar Expert Posts: 264 ✭✭✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Samlex Inverters

    Found this test report on the 2000W unit.
    GP
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  • nigtomdaw
    nigtomdaw Solar Expert Posts: 705 ✭✭
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    GP thanks for that very interesting

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  • mike95490
    mike95490 Solar Expert Posts: 9,583 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Samlex Inverters

    Looks impressive, but now after seeing the photos, and trying to compare descriptions, a Thermal Switch is not a thermistor.

    There is also a lot of bare, exposed terminals on the output circuit breakers.

    I was hoping to spot a review of the Morningstar Suresine, but I guess it was too small.
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  • DaveH9
    DaveH9 Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭
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    Re: Samlex Inverters

    I read the review, did I miss the part about the idle draw? I have heard that their smaller SL inverters draw a good amount of power when idle, is this the case on the 2000w?
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  • nigtomdaw
    nigtomdaw Solar Expert Posts: 705 ✭✭
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    Re: Samlex Inverters

    Yes it appears there search and idle draw are high compared with the competition, reading several spec sheets

    Nigel
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  • westbranch
    westbranch Solar Expert Posts: 5,183 ✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Samlex Inverters

    Nigel, is this the page you are referring to?

    http://samlexamerica.com/pure_sine_wave_inverters.htm

    the test GP showed was for an Invercharger, honkin big .....

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  • nigtomdaw
    nigtomdaw Solar Expert Posts: 705 ✭✭
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    Re: Samlex Inverters

    Eric it is the S series Invercharge that I was interested in.

    Nigel
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  • halfcrazy
    halfcrazy Solar Expert Posts: 720 ✭✭✭
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    Re: Samlex Inverters

    there 2000 watt unit is pretty impressive for the money. They claim the newer units have a very low idle draw lower then outback? Will be interesting to see if anyone has actually tried one?
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  • highway-equipment
    highway-equipment Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭
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    Re: Samlex Inverters

    I just purchased the S-3024. I will be installing hopefully in the next couple weeks. I would be glad to let you know whatever I can if you are still interested.
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  • nigtomdaw
    nigtomdaw Solar Expert Posts: 705 ✭✭
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    I have a 2024E unit with me for install next week, I have read the manual its not a OB or X spec in any way but its well built and if it does what it says on the label, it will be a milestone for inverter chargers at true sine wave spec wiping out X new TR series and others who still promote budget MSW units, we shall see

    Ive been wrong b4
    Nigel
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  • JESSICA
    JESSICA Solar Expert Posts: 289 ✭✭
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    Re: Samlex Inverters
    highway-equipment wrote: »
    I just purchased the S-3024. I will be installing hopefully in the next couple weeks. I would be glad to let you know whatever I can if you are still interested.

    Certainly, I am interested!
    Please tell me what you have found.
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  • JESSICA
    JESSICA Solar Expert Posts: 289 ✭✭
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    Re: Samlex Inverters

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by highway-equipment
    I just purchased the S-3024. I will be installing hopefully in the next couple weeks. I would be glad to let you know whatever I can if you are still interested.

    Certainly, I am interested!
    Please tell me what you have found.
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