offgriddave
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Hi,
This inverter:
Datasheet: http://www.growatt-america.com/upload/file/contents/2021/03/60619002e8e9c.pdf
I am unable to find information or experience running this from a generator to charge the battery bank. It comes with a 40amp (48v*40 = 1920w) charger.
... my background
I bought the LV5048 during a time when I needed split phase, and now I do not. I might end up selling it. So the problems I have are that, the LV5048 draws 60w idle and it does not like my propane generator. I get a fault code when it goes to charge.
I am looking for a new inverter/charger setup and came across the Growatt 3000TL LVM-ES 3kW, note the "ES" and in the specs the MPPT lists 120v-250v which is dramatically differently from the other models with the similar characters in the title. It appears this inverter draws 60w idle as well.
My question is, does anyone have experience with this inverter and with running it off a 3500w generator? I could not find the specs. I am worried that if I buy it, it will also reject my generator and I'll end up wasting money.
The alternative is Victron, but at double the cost. I want to be able to charge the battery bank at a full 3000w for fuel efficiency... and running a generator is just loud I'd like to have it charged up in an hour (given my usage).
Or recommend a good generator? Propane inverter/generator with remote start. Home depot has one for about $1100 but I am unsure if it will accept that either.
I'm just worried if I pull the trigger I am going to get stuck with another unusable setup. That, and people complain about the crappy software experience with these units.
This inverter:
Datasheet: http://www.growatt-america.com/upload/file/contents/2021/03/60619002e8e9c.pdf
I am unable to find information or experience running this from a generator to charge the battery bank. It comes with a 40amp (48v*40 = 1920w) charger.
... my background
I bought the LV5048 during a time when I needed split phase, and now I do not. I might end up selling it. So the problems I have are that, the LV5048 draws 60w idle and it does not like my propane generator. I get a fault code when it goes to charge.
I am looking for a new inverter/charger setup and came across the Growatt 3000TL LVM-ES 3kW, note the "ES" and in the specs the MPPT lists 120v-250v which is dramatically differently from the other models with the similar characters in the title. It appears this inverter draws 60w idle as well.
My question is, does anyone have experience with this inverter and with running it off a 3500w generator? I could not find the specs. I am worried that if I buy it, it will also reject my generator and I'll end up wasting money.
The alternative is Victron, but at double the cost. I want to be able to charge the battery bank at a full 3000w for fuel efficiency... and running a generator is just loud I'd like to have it charged up in an hour (given my usage).
Or recommend a good generator? Propane inverter/generator with remote start. Home depot has one for about $1100 but I am unsure if it will accept that either.
I'm just worried if I pull the trigger I am going to get stuck with another unusable setup. That, and people complain about the crappy software experience with these units.