Is the generator power passing through the inverter to the loads, probably not?
> On Aug 16, 2024, at 12:36 AM, solareagle--- via RE-wrenches > <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > > Message from the client tonight indicates the inverter charger has now > completely failed. Still inverting. Which board controls charging? > > Ray, good point about running the generator through a transformer. I > suggested that several years ago but the extra cost was a no go. > > Ron > >> On Aug 15, 2024, at 10:08 PM, Ray Walters via RE-wrenches >> <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: >> >> If he's not running the generator through a transformer, then he's probably >> just running 120 vac off one leg of the generator, with no load on the other >> leg. This imbalance will definitely cause generator failures long term, and >> not reliably charge the batteries. >> >> Ray Walters >> Remote Solar >> >>> On 8/15/2024 7:36 PM, Jay via RE-wrenches wrote: >>> My question would be what is the combined generator load? Did anything >>> change? Anything new, solar parts or ac loads or new person around? >>> >>> The max charging is around 20 amps or 2400 watts, + loads can get pretty >>> large. >>> Most generators don’t have that kind of 120v capacity. I ask because he’s >>> burned out 2 generators which says to me his programming might be incorrect. >>> I’ve seen odd behavior if the generator is running too hard, if so I have >>> people turn down the ac input amps. It doesn’t matter where the charge amps >>> is, loads are priority. >>> And >>> >>> I’ve not seen this exact set of issues. Could be settings or an actual >>> board. >>> Probably not the fet board but could be either the ac or control board. >>> Jay >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Aug 15, 2024, at 7:02 PM, Ron Young via RE-wrenches >>>> <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi Wrenches, I have a client who has a 6 year old Outback 3524 inverter. >>>> It has performed well for him until two months ago when he started seeing >>>> huge fluctuations in the charging behaviour indicated on the Mate and >>>> flaky behaviour in the household loads. He said he’s also “burned out” a >>>> couple of generators. The AC loads remaining constant while the charging >>>> loads would fluctuate, doubling sometimes. >>>> >>>> Because he’s pretty remote I’ve had him troubleshooting and he has >>>> replaced the battery pack, switched generators, checked all the wiring. He >>>> found a loose wire incoming from the generator but when repaired it made >>>> no difference. I believe the problem may be the charging board in the >>>> Outback is failing. Appreciate any comments or suggestions. Also what is >>>> the current status of boards from Outback? From reading the Wrenches list >>>> I see that Outback has changed hands recently. >>>> >>>> Thank you! >>>> >>>> Ron Young >>>> earthRight Solar - Solareagle.com >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >>>> >>>> Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org >>>> >>>> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >>>> >>>> Change listserver email address & settings: >>>> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >>>> >>>> There are two list archives for searching. 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