Benn;
My only issue with DR inverters has been that some earlier ones were
quite sensitive to lightning....lost 3 in the local area from one storm,
none were direct hits. An easy board swap repaired them all, and I have
not had the problem with later versions. I advise my clients who are
owners of older inverters, particularly the wonderful U-series
workhorses, to watch for super deals on Ebay and Craigslist and buy
them, so that spare parts are on site.
DAN FINK
Buckville Energy Consulting LLC
http://www.buckville.com/
>> G'day,
>>
>> I am re-locating a PV array and doing some system upgrades for a circa
>> 2003 off-grid system that is using a Trace DR2424 (mfg 1stQ-2003).
>> Just wondering what the expected lifespan of this model would be. I
>> want to let the owner know how much longer they should reasonably
>> expect this inverter/charger to preform before needing to replace it.
>> Judging from some past comments on this list, repair isn't much of an
>> option.
>>
>> thanks,
>> benn
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