EPEVER Hybrid vs Victron Hybrid

[frozenzeepy]

Setting up a basic system for a bach/holiday hut:

2.1kw Solar (5S 420W)
10kwh 14S Battery
2.2kw Generator Backup

Can’t seem to decide between EPEVER & Victor, even though price difference of $1300USD (I’m not US based)

Models I’m looking at are:
EPEVER UP5000-HM8042
Victron EasySolar II 48/5000/70-50

Questions for anyone with experience using or selling EPEVER/my concerns:

What’s failure rate/longevity like?
Is ghost power draw really that high as per manual 40W with inverter off, 70W with inverter on?
Is there any other downsides? Upside is half the price!

 

[sunshine_eggo]

What’s failure rate/longevity like?

Higher than Victron, but probably not crazy high. The question becomes how easy is it to get support vs. Victron and their 5 or 10 year warranty?

Is ghost power draw really that high as per manual 40W with inverter off, 70W with inverter on?

Yes. Cheap Chinese AiO are notorious for high idle power draw.

Is there any other downsides? Upside is half the price!

Factor in the 1.7kWh additional drain on the system due to the idle power requirements and see if you still have enough PV and Battery to meet your needs.