Hi Allan, I have used the One Stop Cop Shop in Colorado Springs for repairs on an SW recently, with success. They can be contacted at* * (719) 495-2740. I have found it has been best for customers to deal directly with them, because repairs can vary widely in price, based on what has failed.
Cheers * * * * On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 6:32 AM, <d...@foxfire-energy.com> wrote: > As I recall, AC IN2 sets the Gen input limit, any load beyond that the > inverter lights up and makes up the difference. Batt charge amps AC sets > the charge rate (up to the AC IN set point). SWs have been the industry war > horse for years. And for lots of folks, are still the cat's pajamas > (especially if they're set up so the defaults work out), but I've been > replacing gobs of them (Especially Grid Tied). I like Outback only only > because I'm more familiar with them (and I'm in love with Katy), but Magnum > seems to have more bells and whistles. I'll need to be heading that way > PDQ. (Just to tune in). > > I think Tekris Power out of NJ still repairs SWs (But not SW Plus?). > > Good luck. > > db > > > Dan Brown > Foxfire Energy Corp. > Renewable Energy Systems > (802)-483-2564 > www.Foxfire-Energy.com > NABCEP #092907-44 > > > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: [RE-wrenches] Trace Change out > From: "frenergy" <frene...@psln.com> > Date: Sat, April 14, 2012 9:21 pm > To: <RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> > > Wrenches, > > I have a customer that may be having some issues with the > reliability of his 11 year old Trace4024. If my current fix doesn't solve > the problem, I have suggested having the unit fixed, which I think still > happens on these puppies. I have also suggested replacing it with either an > Outback 3524 or a Magnum MS 4024. He is now running a 1 HP Submersible > pump ala autoformer along with the usual array of house loads. > > The issue is the inverter accepting and then rejecting the > generator power, which I have been watching recent comments here regarding > this issue. I have not thoroughly checked out pump wiring (was apparently > already done by the well/pump guy, whom is reputable), but have checked the > output of the Kohler 8.5 genny and Hz and voltage appear stable with and > without load. So far I've gone the route of programming in a few less amps > on the "battery charging" and "AC2 IN" functions. The inverter seems to > be happy with new settings, this new programming was just done a few hours > ago. > > So this may be a more generic question for those with more > experience than I: Are both the OB and Magnum inverters considered equally > capable of replacing the Trace? I guess I'm thinking mainly of that pump, > but are there other considerations? > > Thanks Folks > > Bill > Feather River Solar Electric > 4291 Nelson St. > Taylorsville, CA 95983 > 530-284-7849/6544 fax > *solar powered since 1982* > ------------------------------ > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Options & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Options & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > > -- Mac Lewis * "Yo solo sé que no sé nada." -Sócrates *
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