We've looked at both, and the E-panel wins every time for single
inverter installs where space and cost are issues. (Midnite includes
cables, and breakers, and lots of extra goodies, while Outback keeps
leaving more things out) We do use the larger Outback stuff, when we
are using multiple inverters, or doing a more complex off grid system
(DC loads, wind, etc).
Midnite's E-panel and battery box make for a very clean Grid tie w/
battery backup system. We just couldn't fit systems in such small
spaces before.
R. Walters
Solarray.com
NABCEP # 04170442
On Aug 26, 2009, at 9:20 AM, Chris Worcester wrote:
Hi Drake,
I did one of these when they first appeared in the spring of 2007,
and swore them off. There is inadequate circuit breaker space on
the AC & DC side especially when you are integrating a GFP,
requiring breakers be installed on both sides of the unit, back to
back, which really eats into your working room! The lack of
positive and negative DC busses and AC in or AC out busses left me
using multi hole Polaris Insultaps or tying onto the top of the
inverter’s DC posts as recommended by OB tech support.. There were
other issues too as you mention wire bending space.
Go with the MidNite Solar E panel and you’ll be fine.
Sincerely,
Chris Worcester
Solar Wind Works
NABCEP Certified PV Installer
Phone: 530-582-4503
Fax: 530-582-4603
www.solarwindworks.com
ch...@solarwindworks.com
"Proven Energy Solutions"
From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-
boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Drake Chamberlin
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 5:42 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: [RE-wrenches] FW250
Hello Wrenches,
There is a potential customer that purchased some equipment,
including a FW250 box, that goes on the end of the VFX inverter.
http://www.outbackpower.com/pdf/manuals/900-0060-1_REV_A.pdf
I've not installed one of these yet. Looking at the manual, it
looks extremely tight, especially on the DC side. Has anyone had
experience with these? Is there sufficient wire bending space?
Thanks,
Drake Chamberlin
Athens Electric
OH License 44810
CO License 3773
NABCEP TM Certified PV Installer
Office - 740-448-7328
Mobile - 740-856-9648
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