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Is this possible with the Radian while maintaining the hybrid feature? Their suggested wiring shows everything that will be run during power failure be rewired to a "critical loads" panel. The only thing I would not want to be run during a power failure is the water heater and dryer which I...

Well I ended up getting a used "package" that included the Load Center anyway so I guess I'll end up using it since it's included. I do still have to figure out how I'm going to end up wiring it, hopefully without having to rewire most of my current main panel to a "critical loads panel" which...

Well I just ordered the Outback Radian GS4048A-01 with the MATE 3 and a FlexMax 80. I did not purchase their pricey "Load Center" so interested if anyone else has rigged one up and how they went about it? Materials to get started with ...

Yeah I do have an interlock on my panel for generator input. Humm for some reason I thought it used transformers like the Magnum? I guess I assumed that because of the weight and thought of it as a hefty unit. Your not confusing it with their SkyBox hybrid?

Yeah for a minute those cheap MPP inverters look tempting, even the pricey Sol-Ark is transformerless!? I have a well pump to run so I think I am going to stick with the Outback Radian. Also plan to install the Midnight surge protectors...

Wouldn't I be able to do the same with the Radian?

and that's using SMA? edit: I thought that once the Radian inverter converts the DC from the battery/panels to AC everything is "AC Coupled" from that point on. I guess I need to do some more research on this?

Has anyone set up their Radian with a DYI "Load Center" box? Would be interested in see how others set this up?

Can anyone confirm where the Outback Radian is made? Or how it would compare to the less expensive MPP units? From looking at the Outback Radian install instructions it looks as though during a power outage the only loads that can be run are those switched over to the critical loads panel...

Wow! if it's reliable Sol-Ark will be forced to lower their exorbitant price tag! I was beginning to like the Outback Radian though. This new MPP unit seems to good to be true!? The question is how much longer will it really be to market and who wants to be the first guinea pig to see if this...

hummm the price tag is tempting, is this one that has the charge controller integrated like the Sol-Ark? I was focusing more more on the trusted names but then if it's reliable is the main thing.

What about SMA? I found a guy selling the SI 6048-US-10 for $2900, with the cost of the Mate I would need for the Radian 4048 I would almost be there. SMA seems to be the favorite? but then I would have to use a transformer since it's not split-phase.

Thank you for this chart, it is helpful to visualize when the peak output is, and since I now plan to purchase and use the hybrid features of the Outback Radian I will be taking full advantage during those peak times. Yeah I don't think optimizers would make sense in most situations. It seems...

What do you mean by "loopped"? Is that the same as paralleled? I can pick up some inexpensive used panels here: https://store.santansolar.com/product-category/solar-panels/ Do most newer panels have diodes built in? This is something I need to learn about, I am only familiar with optimizes...

yeah and to be fair the box is $595, the $1000.00 is everything pre-wired, but still! Sometimes companies add some time onto the warranty if you buy the extra ad-on but I didn't see anything about that. I like that Outback seems to be willing to sell you just the components that you need...