Ben,
As usual use /abuse is the biggest factor. [Do they try to run big power tools with it ?] Is it subjected to heavy battery charging? Is it in a dusty and or damp environment? [seen DRs in Costa Rica dead after 2 years, ½ mile from the coast] I know of Trace SW series that are original in the <700 serial #s that are still in operation and doing well as they are not abused. On the abused side I have seen client smoke a brand new one during the original house construction [after being warned to not do that]. Thanks, Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc E - d...@solarwork.com V - 970.626.5253 F - 970.626.4140 C - 970.209.4076 web - www.solarwork.com "Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988" From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of benn kilburn Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 11:31 AM To: Wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Expected Life of DR2424 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 DayStar Renewable Energy Inc. b...@daystarsolar.ca 780-906-7807 HAVE A SUNNY DAY
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