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Re: Oh No ! I bought a Mppt Solar Controller
Old & Slow wrote: RJ, Just couldn't let you be by yourself on this one. Just got from EBay and already paid for, one 20a MPPT Solar controller @ $14.28 (new)with free shipping. So bingo for me. I now have three panels and three controllers. Not that I needed all three controllers.:B I like to follow the leader. Thanks ole fisherman. O&S Floyd Old thread however, I must report all 5 of the elcheapo PWM and MPPT controllers I have, proved out okay. So, what will you say? Everyday, Older and Slower- what a blessing!439Views0likes0CommentsRe: Display for PWM Controller?
RJsfishin wrote: Ever heard of ebay,.....all for 15 bucks I disagree w/ others. If your 1 of 2 panels quit, how are you going to know that w/o an ammeter ? CVD, I too like the folks at SolarBlvd. One dollar per watt ain't to bad. RJ-the fisherman, Because you posted this picture in a post some time ago, I ordered what you show. Hope that is okay? The 15a Solar controller was $15 on Ebay at the time I ordered. The 'Duel Panel V/A meter w/shunt was $16.99 at the time I ordered. Now JR, where did you get that nice BLUE cable (panel to controller?) or is that maybe blue tape? Thanks for all the help I find in your posts. O&S Floyd346Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
professor95 wrote: I had decided months ago that I would not buy one of the new CPE 3100i watt inverter generators when they became available. I had previously purchased a pair of 2000 watt inverter generators and the parallel kit. Sorry to have to say it, but I was somewhat disappointed that the 2000i would only provide dependable power to the 1700 watt level. The overload was fast, even after the upgrade of the inverters module. Still, it was a great unit if you were content with 1700 watts max rather than 2000 watts. The new 3100i did not offer electric start or remote control, two features I had come to appreciate on my 3500 watt, remote controlled electric start unit that ended up being mounted in my TV to provide power to either the camper or truck. Without the RF remote and/or electric start I had to physically get out of the camper or truck and pull a rope. For me, sort of inconvenient. Then, last week when NASCAR came to town two of my friends that work with Super Gen Products drove down from NY for the race. They just so happened to have a brand new sealed box 3100i with them. When they came by the house we took the thing out of the box and added the required engine oil and a gallon of gasoline. I turned on the fuel valve and let it sit for a few minutes to allow gas to fill the carburetor float bowl and gave the rope a 1/2 pull. It immediately started. We rolled the unit down to my camper, disconnected the camper's 50 amp power cord from its storage outlet and plugged in a 50 to 30 amp adapter. The 3100i has a 30 amp TT outlet that is only protected by the electronic overload. The 20 amp standard outlet has a 20 amp circuit breaker. Once connected and running I turned on the 15K BTU air conditioner. The 3100i was in econ mode and barely burped as the A/C compressor locked in. The converter was on but the batteries in the camper were at a full charge. I also had the fridge on electric which added another 370 watts to the load. At that point I filled a cup with water, placed it in the 1100 watt Dometic microwave and hit the start button. The 3100i revved up to compensate for the new added load then settled back down to a flat speed. This thing was sweet! I noticed that the overload delay was long. Much, much longer than the 2000i. This indicated that the 3100 watts was perhaps attainable. The unit is rated for 2800 watts with a maximum of 3100. While I did not measure the dB sound levels or actual current being drawn I can tell you it was impressively quite. When it came time to put the thing back in the box for a trip home to NY I began to feel some pain. Being a guy that has an admitted obsession to own most every tool made I just couldn't let it leave. Besides, my tax return was sitting in my bank account still unspent. I bought it. It belongs to me. Right now I know little more than what I have just written other than it has a 171 cc engine that appears to be more along the design of the Yamaha than Honda GX style engines we are used to seeing on the 3,000 watt Chinese open frame synchronous generators. Of course, as time allows, I will do a full comparison with this unit and my existing 2000i twins along with the 3500 watt synchronous. You know - sound levels, wattage, fuel consumption, etc. I also intend to do a disassembly of the outer case and photograph the inner workings. This may take awhile as I am not planning on being at the shop much this summer. With the DW now retired as well we have lots of places to go and things to do. I'm not even sure if I should continue this thread with the 3000i - but it is a product that fits the thread title and purpose. What do you think? New thread or here? While I may seem crazy with my generator collection, I can assure you all of them are put to good use when we lose power in our rural last-to-restore power service location. When that happens they are all quickly loaned out to family and neighbors so some comfort can be achieved. I think this generator is going to be a real winner. But, the difference in price between a Tractor Supply sale priced bare bones 3500 watt synchronous genny at $299 on sale or even the regular price of $349 is significant. The suggested retail price of the 3100 is just shy of a grand. But that is still much less than a red, blue or Powerhouse (Magna rebranded) 3100i. Due to the short supply of CPE3100i gensets I suspect the price will stay up there for awhile. Maybe a future offering by Costco or Sam's will be lower - just guessing. But for now, expect to pay near retail. BTW, I have NO horse in this race and have no financial agreement or connection to CPE or SuperGenProducts. For many years Professor95 has given us all, the true story of what the Champion products can be expected to produce. It has been established the C46540 and the C40008 and others in this class will produce no more the 2800 watts continuous. No, if and, and butts. That is it, no more. SO, now why do we need to revisit what this thread has been about. My Champion C46540 continues dependable service in this rating. I'm anxious to hear from the Professor more about the NEW Champion 3100i right here on this thread. O$S Floyd258Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
So wrote: jmaotto wrote: I have the same Champion generator. Tried it on a Lincoln wire feed welder. As soon as I tried to strike an arc, it almost died. It could not take the surge. It'd be genuinely helpful if you would tell us the make and model of both units you were coupling. And was the welder 120V or 240V? By the numbers, a good condition 3500 Watt Champ should easily handle any 120Vac load which is rated for 120Vac/20A household circuit. Mine does. SO, Just wondering? I looked at your 'Profile' not much info' ~ Others have seemly slipped into threads who have a agenda. I see your posts on '3000w Chinese Gensets info' all concerning Champion. What would you give as the true output of this 3500 Watt Champ you mention? O$S258Views0likes0Comments
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