Split phase inverter info request

Hi. I’m looking to upgrade a 20+ year old solar system. Currently running a magnum pae 4024 capable of charging batteries from a generator cranking 220 volts. I’d like to set up a separate system but can’t bring myself to buy another magnum unit for 2400.
Anyone have recommendations for a similar, less expensive inverter?

Not with that level of quality!

Yes but magnum actually admits that their inverters run only for maybe 10 years.

Tom Moran wrote:Hi. I’m looking to upgrade a 20+ year old solar system. Currently running a magnum pae 4024 capable of charging batteries from a generator cranking 220 volts. I’d like to set up a separate system but can’t bring myself to buy another magnum unit for 2400.
Anyone have recommendations for a similar, less expensive inverter?

The magnum is most likely being discontinued as they were recently shut down by their parent company. I know as of last week tech support is not answering their calls. though that could be the holidays. I have had one since 2007 and love it but i would not reinstall another one today as it does not do communication with lithium batteries so wont pass an electrical inspection in places that call for 2 way communications between the battery and the inverter. If you were looking for a cheaper all in one the EG4 from lux power has all its certifications, is of similar capabilities and is pretty affordable.
Cheers,

I have Schneider's Conext SW4024, which I am VERY happy with.  It makes native split-phase 120/240VAC, and has built-in generator charging.  It's a very robust inverter that has powered a cement mixer, 1.6hp air-compressor, and a 7" circular saw, all at the same time.  If you want to mate it with a generator though, you need to get the optional COMBOX, or have a laptop for communicating with the unit's software, to calibrate the generator horsepower to the inverter.

Michael Qulek wrote:I have Schneider's Conext SW4024, which I am VERY happy with.  It makes native split-phase 120/240VAC, and has built-in generator charging.  It's a very robust inverter that has powered a cement mixer, 1.6hp air-compressor, and a 7" circular saw, all at the same time.  If you want to mate it with a generator though, you need to get the optional COMBOX, or have a laptop for communicating with the unit's software, to calibrate the generator horsepower to the inverter.

Didn't think of it but the SW is a great inverter. Won't communicate with lithium though they might add it at some point.

No worries on lithium or on Wi-Fi business, as e run neither. Guess we’re kind of old school solar. But we are running robust Trojan and surrette industrial batteries.
I’ll look into the connext. Thanks.

Anyone have any experience with SunGoldPower 4000W DC 24V Split Phase Pure Sine Wave Inverter With Charger?

my Schneider 4048 inverter bricked on its first birthday, and mercifully Schneider replaced it in warranty despite that I had not known of the need to register for warranty coverage - no mention of that in their warranty paperwork or any other accompanying literature. Anyway, the replacement is still working after 2.5 years so that is something. I have a control panel add-on, and a Schneider MPPT controller too. The integrated system does have pre-baked lithium battery settings. I use it with 12V-style battery units in series.

The thing with split phase is that an inverter does not really want to have mis-matched phases and yet most households do not have very good matching. One hour all the load is on one leg running a washing machine and the next hour it is something on another leg; not synchronized. It still works, but it introduces some inefficiencies. There are some features of the inverter that simply don't work as well with imbalanced phase legs.