I'm investing in solar this season and I am shopping for a 2000w Pure sine inverter. I currently have 3 100w Renogy panels, 40a ppt controller and 2 12v 110ah agm batteries. The batteries haven't arrived yet and I will be adding one more before the season kicks off for a total capacity of 330ah. I may add another panel later but I'll wait on that until I see how things go this season first.Anyway, with 330ah and 300w of charging I figure that if I feel like running a microwave for 15 minutes a day or other appliances, I can do that as long as I'm careful not to overdo it. The microwave is rated at 1350w so I figure that I'll need a 200w inverter to run it. I know that Renogy is a great company with excellent customer service and warranty because I've had experience in using both in the past. They sell a 2000w inverter that I am considering. I've also seen these available from companies like GoPower and Samlex that seem to get good reviews. They can each be found for around $400.Which of these three brands would be the best or most reliable? Are there other manufacturers I should consider?

I've never had that big of an Power Inverter but even my 600WATT unit really draws the DC power from the battery setup. I'm pulling 22 AMPS every evening from 6PM to 11PM and my 255AHs battery setup will drop to around 50% charge state by 6AM the next morning. This is when I bring them back up to their 90% charge state using my 2KW generator setup for three hours. Been doing this metho for several years now and still have the same batteries that were installed in late 2008...The 2000Watt Power Inverters will be pulling in excess of 170AMPS from your batteries when loaded down. Gonna need some good batteries for this... You will want to know how long your batteries will hold up with that much WATTAGA being pulled and only drop to their 50% charge state (12.0VDC). You can look up your battery Reserve Capacity specs which is usually listed in minutes and then divide that by 2 which give you the 50% capacity. I suspect my battery bank might last 30 minutes doing this much DC Current load...I would also insure the Power Inverter is a Pure Sine Wave type then you never have to worry about what is plugged into it. I have found anything with Motors and Electronic Circuits are prone to fail using the Modified Sine wave units... My fan motors hum loud and get real hot and don't spin up to max when using MSW Power Inverters.Just some of my comments... I have also heard that high end high dollar MSW Power Inverters are better than the cheaper auto parts store version Power Inverters for what ever that is worth... Read up on what others have to say... Roy Ken

Check this one I have been looking for a 2000w for my setup and I came across this it's basically all in one with a auto transfer built in and it won't break the bank.http://www.xantrex.com/power-products/inverter-chargers/freedom-hfs.aspx

I have a Xantrex 600 but dont use anywhere near it's full capacity. As I researched I came to believe that the Magnum is about the best. My system included a 3000 remote start Honda so we would have air conditioning if needed so I also use it to run my heavy appliances. If my refrigerator becomes an issue and I convert to a 10 cu ft residential I may also power it with Xantrex but it will also have a large buffer in sizing. If I were to run an inverter at the high end of it's operating range I would want the best available. In a different rig I had an Aims 400 watt that accidentally got connected to my propane frig and blew it's guts out instantly without blowing the fuse. Poor product = low tolerance.

ctrout wrote: They sell a 2000w inverter that I am considering. I've also seen these available from companies like GoPower and Samlex that seem to get good reviews. They can each be found for around $400You're not going to find a decent 2kw PSW inverter for $400.Allow me to rephrase: I can't find those inverters for $400

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ctrout
Explorer
Mar 29, 2016
I'm really leaning towards a Samlex SA2000 right now. All things considered, it seems to hit all the criteria at a price point that is tolerable. Speaking of price, I probably won't have it this season like I had hoped but I've lived without it for 44 years, one more season probably won't kill me.
was_butnotnow
Explorer
Mar 29, 2016
Ordered new on our HitchHiker OEM in 09 a Magnum 2000W pure sine wave inverter/charger & the remote wall mounted controller. It has preformed well without a problem since then. Knock on Wood.
Veebyes
Explorer II
Mar 25, 2016
TheCabin wrote:
Veebyes,

Which controller do you have?

Thanks

The Magnum controller. Think there is only one. 5 years ago now.
ctrout
Explorer
Mar 25, 2016
Thanks for the tip. $1200 for my solar startup kit and I'm a little light in the bank account right now but I'll definitely look him up after the wallet has recovered. I still have one more battery to purchase too.
eb145
Explorer II
Mar 25, 2016
You might want to call Randy at Best Converter and explain what you are looking for and how you want to use it. He would be able to recommend the inverter that he sells that meets your needs. Just be sure to give him details of your planned use.

He knows which products get returned more often under warranty so he has some objective data. And he seems to be a straight shooter when giving advice.

Ed
eb145
Explorer II
Mar 25, 2016
I bought this inverter and I am in the process of hooking it up to my system right now:

Samlex-PST-2000-12-Pure-Sine-Inverter at Best Converter $599

I hope it is reliable. I guess I'll know in a few years.

Ed
ctrout
Explorer
Mar 25, 2016
2oldman wrote:
ctrout wrote:
Magnum Energy MS2012 Inverter 2920121 2000W 12VDC 120VAC Pure sine wave $1,719.20
Now you're being obtuse.

That's an inverter/charger. You said just an inverter.

Not trying to be. That was the first recommendation in this thread from another member. That's why I'm asking what price point brings a good reliable inverter without spending that kind of money. If someone in this thread hadn't recommended it, I wouldn't have brought it up.
TheCabin
Explorer
Mar 25, 2016
Veebyes,

Which controller do you have?

Thanks
pianotuna
Nomad III
Mar 24, 2016
12th,

Xantrex will not repair ANY of their products. I did not keep the email they sent me.

I thing the Prowatt is a best bang for the buck.

12thgenusa wrote:
pianotuna wrote:
Prowatt is essentially a throw away because there are no parts available.

Do you have a basis for that statement?

Parts availability aside, unless one is able to do the repair himself, any sub $500 piece of electronic equipment is throwaway. The nice thing is one could throwaway three or four of them before he approached the price of some others. No it doesn't have a built in transfer switch and it doesn't double as a charger. But for what it is and does, it is hard to beat.
Veebyes
Explorer II
Mar 24, 2016
I don't recall the model number but if you are up to getting something good & don't mind paying for it you seem to be on the right track.

I have a Magnum 2000W pure sine wave inverter charger & the remote controler. Not cheap. The muti stage programable charger is very nice. No more cheap & nasty converter charger that most RVs come with.

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