Re: [RE-wrenches] Midnight Classic

2011-10-05 Thread Jeff Oldham
The Apollo is ok, but lacks the quality of data logging that Outback has and someday Midnite. They got me into trouble in advertizing 200Voc when it is really "180Voc" and that 180Voc is probably a bit optimistic at that as I had several fail in the 170-175Voc range. All replaced with the Classi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Midnight Classic

2011-10-05 Thread penobscotsolar
I'm surprised that more wrenches don't use Apollo's T80HV. It's a solid unit that seems to perform at least as well as competitors. We have many of the regular T80's installed in the Caribbean that have proven very reliable. 5200 watts of PV for a 48 volt system is pretty darn good in my opinion. (

Re: [RE-wrenches] Midnight Classic

2011-10-05 Thread Allan Sindelar
Agreed on all points. I have a Classic 150 in my own system, running 1500W 36V in/24V out, for about six months. My first unit was a Classic 200, which failed after a month in service - firmware issue - and was promptly replaced by Midnite. While the replacement works fi

Re: [RE-wrenches] Midnight Classic

2011-10-04 Thread Jeff Oldham
I have used both and like them, however they have been released too soon and much of the features and software/firmware have not been developed yet. This has been an ongoing "within the next month" chant for far too long now. The good news is when these updates are ready you load them over the '

[RE-wrenches] Midnight Classic

2011-10-04 Thread Drake
Hello Wrenches, What are your experiences with the Midnight Solar Classic 200 and 250 volt charge controllers? Thanks, Drake Drake Chamberlin ATHENS ELECTRIC LLC OH License 44810 CO license 3773 NABCEP Certified PV ___ List sponsored by Home Power