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Low Frequency Sine Inverter less than $200 "Off Grid" upgrades planned Solar Workshop

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  • čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
  • Hi folks, this is a quick update VLOG for June 2024 from my solar workshop. The workshop has been operating off electrical utility grid for about a year now. I plan to upgrade the solar power systems, hopefully with a "forklift load" of batteries. Right now I decided to get a new inverter because it was the only affordable Low Frequency (LF) off grid inverter I could find. It does have the ability to interface with grid utility power. This inverter runs my air conditioner with ease. How long will it last? I don't know, guess we'll find out. This is not a review, and I bought the inverter with my own money FYI. Might post an update on it in the future if it's still working.
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Komentáře • 28

  • @jamesfalvey77
    @jamesfalvey77 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Definitely will be stalking your channel for updates

    • @solarpoweredge
      @solarpoweredge  Před 2 měsíci

      @jamesfalvey77 Excellent! More stuff on the way :) 👍

  • @KerbyDaFrog
    @KerbyDaFrog Před 2 měsíci +2

    Great content. 👍

    • @solarpoweredge
      @solarpoweredge  Před 2 měsíci +1

      @chriserb2645 Thank you, trying to post more updates :D :)

  • @MrRoboto2338
    @MrRoboto2338 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Cranking out the Solar videos, awesome 😎

    • @solarpoweredge
      @solarpoweredge  Před 2 měsíci +1

      @MrRoboto2338 :) will try to crank out a couple more as soon as possible - hopefully more detailed :D

    • @MrRoboto2338
      @MrRoboto2338 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Your content is right up my alley. Love the smaller RV applications. I have a few smaller 200w setups in my barn to offload some barn cat heaters and 800w victron setup on my RV.

    • @solarpoweredge
      @solarpoweredge  Před 2 měsíci +2

      @MrRoboto2338 Very encouraging to hear, thanks a lot :) sounds like you have a lot of cool stuff. I want an RV to mod with solar, been looking around. If I get one it will definitely make for some good vids

  • @jamesfalvey77
    @jamesfalvey77 Před měsícem +2

    Curious about the battery charging voltages/ pre sets

    • @solarpoweredge
      @solarpoweredge  Před měsícem +1

      @jamesfalvey77 So far I have not used this inverter as a charger, which requires wiring it into the electrical power grid
      However the charger settings are shown in the manual here on page (9) and are customizable by the user:
      icdn.ampinvt.com/2023/08/HT-Series-Manual-EN.pdf

  • @steveadal4735
    @steveadal4735 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Super content Sir Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @solarpoweredge
      @solarpoweredge  Před 2 měsíci

      @steveadal4735 Welcome sir, hope to record more soon :) :D 👍

  • @kidcymucks
    @kidcymucks Před 2 měsíci +4

    What is the idle power consumption with inverter on and no load?

    • @solarpoweredge
      @solarpoweredge  Před 2 měsíci +3

      @kidcymucks 13.7v, 1.14a, 15.7w
      Many inverters of this type can charge the battery from grid power and act as a UPS. Part of the idle power consumption is holding closed the relay which switches the grid power terminals. This relay is always on whether the grid is connected or not.
      Comparing it to a high frequency inverter, idle power consumption clearly depends on circuit design... I have a small 300w pure sine inverter that draws about 1 amp idle. On the other end of the spectrum, I have a 3500w pure sine inverter that only draws about half an amp idle.

  • @jamesfalvey77
    @jamesfalvey77 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Why low frequency? What sets it apart from high frequency? Why is this type "better"?

    • @solarpoweredge
      @solarpoweredge  Před 2 měsíci +3

      @jamesfalvey77 LF inverters are far superior for starting inductive loads like air conditioners and the like. They have other advantages. The typically large transformer core acts a bit like a flywheel. Here is an article that talks about the differences. www.sciencetimes.com/articles/42696/20230306/understanding-the-difference-between-low-frequency-and-high-frequency-inverters.htm

    • @jamesfalvey77
      @jamesfalvey77 Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@solarpoweredge thanks for the reply and the link. Your channel is very informative

    • @solarpoweredge
      @solarpoweredge  Před 2 měsíci +2

      @jamesfalvey77 welcome sir, I really appreciate the good feedback. Future videos should be more detailed, sometimes it's just a rush to post and upload

  • @vevenaneathna
    @vevenaneathna Před 2 měsíci +2

    you know your stuff

    • @solarpoweredge
      @solarpoweredge  Před 2 měsíci +2

      @vevenaneathna Ty :) hopefully a couple more longer videos on the way soon

  • @Ulbre
    @Ulbre Před 2 měsíci +1

    I think this inverter will last you a long time, taking into account that you stated you won't be running at it max rated load. Maybe some of the other commentators on Amazon maxed theirs out continuously.
    I noticed at 8m28s that you had a battery very similar to one that I am eyeing as I can get 4 cells for around $145-. CALB 200Ah if it's the same. Just wondering how this battery has performed for you?

    • @solarpoweredge
      @solarpoweredge  Před 2 měsíci +1

      @Ulbre I believe you are right, never want to max out no-name inverters. My hope is going easy on this inverter will give 3 years of service - but who knows.
      PS that is a 100ah GBS Lifemnpo4 I bought many years ago. I have retired it to bench battery status for testing. It has performed well, although I cannot tell any difference between the Mn chemistry any any other cells I have, such as CALB. They seem to act the same. Just my opinions though! Those 200ah CALB cells sound great btw. I am hoping to get a load of cells for my workshop ASAP

  • @barakhalla5338
    @barakhalla5338 Před 18 dny +1

    Nice review. thanks a lot..
    Still happy with it?

    • @solarpoweredge
      @solarpoweredge  Před 18 dny +1

      @barakhalla5338 Welcome! :) yes, I still like it and now have 2. However, I don't run these inverters very hard. 300-500 watts usually. Some amazon reviews mention the inverter burning out quick. I hope that doesn't happen. So far both are performing well under low to midrange loads. It runs a small AC just fine. Computer, air filters, etc. are easy for it. How long will these inverters last? Guess we'll see. Hope that helps!

    • @barakhalla5338
      @barakhalla5338 Před 17 dny +1

      @@solarpoweredge
      very helpful, thanks!
      Hopefully it'll last for many years (:

    • @solarpoweredge
      @solarpoweredge  Před 17 dny +1

      @barakhalla5338 Welcome :) me too

  • @yaserahmad6305
    @yaserahmad6305 Před 2 měsíci +1

    عزيزي اعتبر هاذا الجهاز من العهد الماضي هنالك بالسوق انفيرتيرات احدث وافضل وقدرات عاليه مثل منتجات AXPERT VMIII
    وهي مفتوحه الدخل وتاخذ الواح الي ٥٠٠ فولت ابحث عنها بالنت انها ليست دعايه .

    • @solarpoweredge
      @solarpoweredge  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Hello, hopefully new types of inverters will become widely available, thanks for commenting