Can you post them here, I haven't seen them. I also know they have a new updated model. I have the new one in my shop somewhere. I never had any issues with my first unit that I used in the video. Very simple switch
critical comments/warnings from the forum
After review I see there's only one member that adamantly disapproves of the MOES
The only recommendation I can make is to get rid of the Moe's. They're not real transfer switches. (Just relays without interlock) They can get stuck and damage your inverter. It has happened to other members.' -/-
There are no safety interlocks between the input sources. Both can get connected at the same time.
And connecting the AC output from an inverter to the grid or generator will damage it. -/-
A real transfer switch has safety interlocks to keep the two sources isolated at all times.
The Moe's is just two relays that are selected by the controls. When one fails closed. The other can still be activated. This is when the damage happens. -/-
To be a true transfer switch. It needs both electrical and mechanical interlocks. Electrical interlock keeps both from being selected at the same time. But a mechanical interlock makes it physically impossible for one to connect, unless the other is disconnected.
from tims again on another post
I've only seen a few complaints about fried inverters, I imagine if they are as dangerous as stated I'd had seen more with a few fires thrown in for good measure.
More than likely. The people who didn't listen to the warnings. Were too embarrassed to return.
You have been very lucky, so far.
When (not if) yours fails. Please join us in trying to save others.
Tim again:
) Given the dangers due the lack of mechanical interlock, what safety mechanisms/devices can be used in conjunction this ATS to minimize the risk of a relay becoming unresponsive resulting in the inverter being connected to grid AC?
The garbage can.
Not the least bit helpful
It's actually the best advice you will get.
But proceed at your own risk.
And please take pictures of the damage, when it happens.
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As far as fried inverters, I didn't see any posted but I didn't dig deeply into all the MOES posts
There are MOES product reviews that say their inverter was fried (but how many were user error?)
As I've said, I'd expect to see a large number of them if the unit was as dangerous as tim implies
As for tim, I respect his knowledge and opinion and believe his warnings are based on fact,
on the other hand I've had no problem in 4 years and tend to think if it was that bad it would have been discontinued long ago because of catastrophic failures
That said, I'll continue to have concerns with my MOES until someone else knowledgeable says different.
Meanwhile I'll continue to pine for a SolArk 5k to replace my Eco Worthy 3500w, 24v (dumb as me) inverter