I actually go to the freight terminal to pick up my server rack batteries because I want less people who aren't me to handle them.
Ugh, it's like 15 miles through crappy Austin traffic to get to the freight terminals from where I am. I've gotten so lazy over the last few years that the thought of driving over there, going inside, waiting for them to find it, fork it out to me.. just sounds so unpleasant.
I don't think I will go with Sigineer, the idle consumption is too high. My battery only has 13AH, that will drain in half a day if I let it run. I do plan on adding a couple more batteries but that is just to start.
I do want more available power for my money though... The Phoenix 48/1200 seems so solid but 1000w seems so low.
I was looking at the Cotek sd1500 and 2500 but it seems people on here don't like them anymore? I didn't plan on having ac charging but it might be nice to have. The two have decent idle draw and the prices are acceptable to me for what you get. Even if they aren't LF.
I could just get the Multiplus 3k but then I need to erect a shed for itI'm trying to stay compact and mobile here.
AFAIK None of the inverters currently on the market are truly LF switching. Even all the heavy transformer ones are HF switching variety or what Victron calls hybrid HF.
Dunno the Chinese MUST Power, Sandi etc. big three phase inverters seem pretty LF to me and are available for 1/2 the price of similar Victron solution. Sure they are only 88-92% effective at best but you ain't gonna start any big motors with the HF inverters currently on the market.
Dang these look NICE. And the Kinergier Pro can be 3-Phase connected. I've emailed them for some pics and clarification as to what is "transformer-based" and price. Hopefully they'll rely soon.TBB also advertises "transformer-based" technology for "high inductive loads", but not sure though if it is LF, and their products are more expensive.
Yeah it also looks kinda new. Problem (at least for me) is it that there aren't that many 3-phase capable LF systems. If this is truly LF and it can really be connected together I might buy some. It seems like a better deal than a single 3-phase box (loosing one inverter won't leave you without power etc.).
So it seems it's true a LF inverter (probably a toroidal transformer too).From a European seller of these inverters said:
Supposedly yes. Well with Victron you also have "some" resale value. But to be honest the more I use Victron stuff (I have an already functioning Victron setup) the more I hate it.
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This 2500W unit claims to be LF. I don't know if the claim is true, but I'm impressed by 7500W surge for 20 seconds. It's $650, so not below 500. Anyone know more about these inverters?
