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Surge Protector vs Inverter

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2 hours ago, RookieRod said:

But could be when going from battery power to utility power and I don't know when this switches.

On my system (2x Axpert MKS 5K) I notice a very short flicker of the lights. The battery flash light in emergency light mode makes an instant short flash.

19 hours ago, RookieRod said:

We have not had load shedding for about 18 months.  So its not load shedding

 

Sounds to me that your issue is not due to the inverter switching to UPS mode then!

The place I would start to fault find is in the controller itself. What is blowing? That will hopefully point to the cause.

I set up a air mattress for a quadraplegic with a controller which was to mitigate pressure sores from developing.

I was not impressed by the quality of the equipment, especially for the cost of it.

1 hour ago, Thunderdolt said:

 

Sounds to me that your issue is not due to the inverter switching to UPS mode then!

The place I would start to fault find is in the controller itself. What is blowing? That will hopefully point to the cause.

I set up a air mattress for a quadraplegic with a controller which was to mitigate pressure sores from developing.

I was not impressed by the quality of the equipment, especially for the cost of it.

And any other related items in this field

2 hours ago, Thunderdolt said:

 

Sounds to me that your issue is not due to the inverter switching to UPS mode then!

The place I would start to fault find is in the controller itself. What is blowing? That will hopefully point to the cause.

I set up a air mattress for a quadraplegic with a controller which was to mitigate pressure sores from developing.

I was not impressed by the quality of the equipment, especially for the cost of it.

I would also think the supplier might by ducking and diving but all must be investigated. 

On 2023/11/07 at 8:29 PM, Scorp007 said:

I do belief after 3 mishaps of surges for the same item's controller I do belief you have earned it to get the type of UPS as is suggested here. 

@RookieRod just ensure you do get the power requirement right for when the different functions are used on the bed before doing shopping for a dedicated UPS. 

 

I have a Mecer Inverter Model ME-2000-VU .  Output is 2000W.  I connected it up and plugged a fan into it.  It works 100%.  Of course I realize that the batteries of the inverter are completely dead and that it does not provide output power when the input power is switched off.  I confirmed it by doing just that.  Neither the bed or air mattress have any indication of the watts but I am certain it does not exceed 2000W

As I have solar the UPS portion does not affect me at all, and even if it did, its not serious at all and can live with it.

My question is will this prevent any surges that may occur?  Even a "spike" should the power be switched on and off at the substation.  I have arranged for a specialist recommended by The Sunpays to inspect the system and to install surge protectors as posted by TaliaB at 11H01 on 2023/11/08.

Guys, you are a real life saver

1 hour ago, RookieRod said:

I have a Mecer Inverter Model ME-2000-VU .  Output is 2000W.  I connected it up and plugged a fan into it.  It works 100%.  Of course I realize that the batteries of the inverter are completely dead and that it does not provide output power when the input power is switched off.  I confirmed it by doing just that.  Neither the bed or air mattress have any indication of the watts but I am certain it does not exceed 2000W

As I have solar the UPS portion does not affect me at all, and even if it did, its not serious at all and can live with it.

My question is will this prevent any surges that may occur?  Even a "spike" should the power be switched on and off at the substation.  I have arranged for a specialist recommended by The Sunpays to inspect the system and to install surge protectors as posted by TaliaB at 11H01 on 2023/11/08.

Guys, you are a real life saver

I would not use the Mecer as it is a modified/simulated sine inverter which is not suited for the air compressor I guess. It is not a double conversion as per TaliaB and surges will still go through even if connected to your other main inverter. 

Thus not worth buying batteries to try to use it. 

1 hour ago, Scorp007 said:

I would not use the Mecer as it is a modified/simulated sine inverter which is not suited for the air compressor I guess. It is not a double conversion as per TaliaB and surges will still go through even if connected to your other main inverter. 

Thus not worth buying batteries to try to use it. 

Thanks. 

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