InMyImage
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We have a large 50amp 5th wheel that we live in full-time. There are occasions when we can only get a 30amp connection and unless we strictly manage our appliance and AC use, we need additional power above what the 30amp circuit can provide and honestly would prefer to not worry about what is/can run at a time and just live like we do on a 50amp connection.
The Victron MultiPlus and Magnum MSH series inverter/chargers have a “Power Assist” feature that supplements required AC power demand from the batteries when a shore power connection is insufficient. This isn’t a “boost” required for surge loads, it will use battery and shore power simultaneously when the shore power is insufficient for the load demand.
While researching and working on the design of our system I’d like to be able to determine which inverter/charger I’ll use early in the design phase but this feature doesn’t seem to be clearly identified for the Magnum like it is for the MultiPlus and I haven’t found other brands that advertise this feature.
Does anyone know of other brands and models with this feature?
We live in the US and right now I’m leaning towards a 24v DC - 120v AC system using 16 Lishen 275ah cells purchased through @Michael B Caro in an 2p8s configuration (I think that’s the right nomenclature). I live by the 2 is 1 and 1 is none philosophy so 48v is not an option.
On a purely price basis, the average $1285 price of the MultiPlus is attractive compared to the Magnum MSH4024M at $1640ish or the Magnum MSH4024RE at $1634ish.
On the feature side, the Magnum MSH4024RE looks attractive with it’s bigger inverter capacity at 4000w vs 3000w and generator support which would require a jump up the Victron Quatro to get generator support at twich the price of the MultiPlus.
One big advantage of the MultiPlus is that they are widely used by RV’ers so getting help is only a forum post away...
Would really like to know if there are other options in the same, or better, price range of $1200-$1600 that I should consider.
Note, quality and access to responsive technical support is a big factor over a cheap alternative.
Thanks!
The Victron MultiPlus and Magnum MSH series inverter/chargers have a “Power Assist” feature that supplements required AC power demand from the batteries when a shore power connection is insufficient. This isn’t a “boost” required for surge loads, it will use battery and shore power simultaneously when the shore power is insufficient for the load demand.
While researching and working on the design of our system I’d like to be able to determine which inverter/charger I’ll use early in the design phase but this feature doesn’t seem to be clearly identified for the Magnum like it is for the MultiPlus and I haven’t found other brands that advertise this feature.
Does anyone know of other brands and models with this feature?
We live in the US and right now I’m leaning towards a 24v DC - 120v AC system using 16 Lishen 275ah cells purchased through @Michael B Caro in an 2p8s configuration (I think that’s the right nomenclature). I live by the 2 is 1 and 1 is none philosophy so 48v is not an option.
On a purely price basis, the average $1285 price of the MultiPlus is attractive compared to the Magnum MSH4024M at $1640ish or the Magnum MSH4024RE at $1634ish.
On the feature side, the Magnum MSH4024RE looks attractive with it’s bigger inverter capacity at 4000w vs 3000w and generator support which would require a jump up the Victron Quatro to get generator support at twich the price of the MultiPlus.
One big advantage of the MultiPlus is that they are widely used by RV’ers so getting help is only a forum post away...
Would really like to know if there are other options in the same, or better, price range of $1200-$1600 that I should consider.
Note, quality and access to responsive technical support is a big factor over a cheap alternative.
Thanks!