unseengundam
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So, I currently have both a Sol-Ark and an Outback Radian GS8048a.
Currently, I actually have Sol-Ark 12K up and running with battery backup, but not 100% satisfied with its performance.
As for my Outback Radian, GS8048a it seemed more complex and hard setup with MATE3S controller. I had actually initially had a previous small battery bank hooked up with the GS8048a, but the darn main circuit board on GS8048a went out and had to warranty replacement. Wasn't impressed with so put in mothball.
Right Now, the Sol-Ark 12K main problem is getting overloaded. I have seen it go out due to an 'unbalanced 120v' load, overload even connected to the grid. In fact, on the Grid AC side (in Grid-Tied mode) a welder not directly tied to load made it overload when I would assume it let Grid handle it. Reproducing the issue and tracking it down seems hard and it seems more random. In fact, I swear there have been more power outages due to Sol-Ark 12K faults compared to actual grid outages.
At this point, I am wondering if the Outback Radain GS8048a is a more reliable source of backup power. Anyone got input on the following:
Unbalance 120v Loads - How well does GS8048a handle it vs Sol-Ark?
Overload - How well does GS8048a handle surge and overload? More capable or stable than Sol-Ark 12K?
I am thinking of bringing the GS8048a back to test it out even though Sol-Ark spec seems better. Might even see if I can somehow tie them together.
Currently, I actually have Sol-Ark 12K up and running with battery backup, but not 100% satisfied with its performance.
As for my Outback Radian, GS8048a it seemed more complex and hard setup with MATE3S controller. I had actually initially had a previous small battery bank hooked up with the GS8048a, but the darn main circuit board on GS8048a went out and had to warranty replacement. Wasn't impressed with so put in mothball.
Right Now, the Sol-Ark 12K main problem is getting overloaded. I have seen it go out due to an 'unbalanced 120v' load, overload even connected to the grid. In fact, on the Grid AC side (in Grid-Tied mode) a welder not directly tied to load made it overload when I would assume it let Grid handle it. Reproducing the issue and tracking it down seems hard and it seems more random. In fact, I swear there have been more power outages due to Sol-Ark 12K faults compared to actual grid outages.
At this point, I am wondering if the Outback Radain GS8048a is a more reliable source of backup power. Anyone got input on the following:
Unbalance 120v Loads - How well does GS8048a handle it vs Sol-Ark?
Overload - How well does GS8048a handle surge and overload? More capable or stable than Sol-Ark 12K?
I am thinking of bringing the GS8048a back to test it out even though Sol-Ark spec seems better. Might even see if I can somehow tie them together.