Re: [RE-wrenches] Reliable Cheap Modsine Inverter

[Ray Walters]

That looks great Eric; thanks for sharing.  For this particular market (under 1000 watt inverter) UL/ ETL listing is just not an issue.  As soon as we're going for a full on code compliant house system, complete with Finicky AHJ, we're looking at Magnum or Outback Inverters with Midnite E panels.  All my little stuff is stand alone, demonstrations, or mobile applications.  I've mated the Mini DC box from Midnite with Magnum's 600 watt inverter  (pic attached) We still love to make it look good, and not have DC wiring running loose ala the early 90s or some Car stereo installer. R.Ray Walters CTO, Solarray, Inc Nabcep Certified, Licensed Contractor 808 269-7491 On 3/13/2013 12:31 PM, Eric Youngren wrote: Hi Dan, We build a pre-wired power center based around the SureSine 300.   So far we've been sending most of them to East Africa to power computers, lights and phone chargers in schools and clinics.   The chassis are made by the same sheet metal fabricator who builds boxes for Midnite and Magnum, (and previously Outback and Trace), and our products have definitely benefited from that outstanding heritage of design and manufacturing.     Check it out:   http://solarnexusinternational.com/solar-power-solutions/small-solar-nexus-pc-systems  -- scroll down a bit to see the original "SolarNexus" power center with SS300.   There is a pdf you can download.     We also have an aluminum security cover that encloses the electronics and can be locked with a small padlock.   Let me know if thats the kind of thing you're looking for.     Right now I'm trying to decide if its worth jumping through the hoops and paying the thousands of $$ to get ETL listing.  As you say, there is not that much of a market for small off-grid systems here in N America.     I'd be interested in feedback from the Wrenches on that point.  Do you guys see a market for our small power centers in your business?  Would ETL/UL listing make a difference in your markets?    Small scale off-grid systems are often (usually?)  not inspected, so maybe listing is not a requirement...      I'd love any advice or feedback you guys might have. Thanks. Best energy, Eric Youngren Solar Nexus International www.solarnexusinternational.com

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