Hi Dana If you are in a lightning prone area surge protection is a must. OutBack has a surge protection device that mounts directly on the inverter (see the link below). http://www.outbackpower.com/downloads/documents/Hardware_Accessories/flexware_surge_protector/fw_sp_specsheet_english.pdf Midnite makes surge protection devices can that be added through-out the system. The Mate3 will not be negatively affected by surge protection. Lightning protection is a controversial subject and is certain to invoke strong opinions. Lightning protection strategically placed throughout an electrical system can only help. Unfortunately I don’t think anyone is willing to offer a 100% guarantee of protection.
Lones Tuss Applications Engineer OutBack Power Technologies 17825 59th Ave NE, Suite B, Arlington, WA 98223 360.618.4383 Office | 425.213.8794 Cell www.outbackpower.com<http://www.outbackpower.com/> From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Dana Solar work Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2016 3:04 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Made three shut down I have a client who's Mate three basically seized up, Lost its programming and I did a manual reprogram which it then proceeded to lose that also. I called Outback tech they suggested I reset to factory default and then reprogram which due to the fact I had to leave Colorado for 48 hours I can't do it now the system is complete shut down. The tech at Outback said that lightning strikes nearby could exhibit an EMP effect on the mate or even static that would cause this to happen. Is anyone aware of any filtration/ surge protection device that might work without interfering with the maid threes function and accommodate an ethernet cable? Phil Underkuffler at outback if you want to chime in on this I'd appreciate it and since it is lightning season in Colorado I'm sure other people may appreciate it too From the road in Idaho thanks Dana Orzel 2087217003 Great Solarworks Inc - NABCEP#051112-136 e-d...@solarwork.com<mailto:e-d...@solarwork.com> c-2087217003 "Responsible Technology for Responsible People since 1988"
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