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Need a new inverter

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It finally happened. My 4kw Axpert clone blew up (error9)

Took it apart and 3 IGBT transistors, a few zener diodes and a a few resistors was among the dead.

I will not be repairing as I have lost faith in these type of inverters.

Now I need help please.

I only have R16000 to buy a new inverter.

Solar= 2400W

Battery = Pylontech UP5000

Inverter = NONE :(

Software = Raspberry Pi 3B Solar Assistant

Base load varies between 90-500W (Fridge/Freezer, Wifi, Alarm system, Cameras and TV)

Peak load between 10:00 -14:00 (Geyser 1.5kw PTC element 150L) Using Solar and 04:00-05:00 using grid (2kW total)

Would like to get the Deye 5kW or the Solis 5kW or similar.

Any good suppliers you could point me to would be greatly appreciated

 

 

 

26 minutes ago, Warlok said:

Any good suppliers you could point me to

So far good experience (4y) with Synerji/Axpert, true Voltronic rebrands, sold by Herholds. They have outlets all over the country. Recommend the MKS 5K, 5kW off grid with 4kW MPPT.

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1 minute ago, Beat said:

So far good experience (4y) with Synerji/Axpert, true Voltronic rebrands, sold by Herholds. They have outlets all over the country. Recommend the MKS 5K, 5kW off grid with 4kW MPPT.

Thank you for the info. Will take a look

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Solis Energy Storage 5kW Hybrid S5 Inverter with DC switch

SKU SOL-S5-EH1P6K-L

R 11,983.00

Anybody have more info? Seems a bit cheap.

it's from the powerstore

1 hour ago, Warlok said:

Solis Energy Storage 5kW Hybrid S5 Inverter with DC switch

SKU SOL-S5-EH1P6K-L

R 11,983.00

Anybody have more info? Seems a bit cheap.

it's from the powerstore

Also a very good option. I would actually buy this one with your budget.

13 hours ago, Warlok said:

Solis Energy Storage 5kW Hybrid S5 Inverter with DC switch

SKU SOL-S5-EH1P6K-L

R 11,983.00

Anybody have more info? Seems a bit cheap.

it's from the powerstore

They are on clearance that's why they so cheap, that model is no longer manufactured so they trying to move the stock.
Very good inverter, but honestly the newer s6 model is way better aND FOR ONLY A FEW BUCKS EXTRA

13 hours ago, Warlok said:

Solis Energy Storage 5kW Hybrid S5 Inverter with DC switch

SKU SOL-S5-EH1P6K-L

R 11,983.00

Anybody have more info? Seems a bit cheap.

it's from the powerstore

I see this model at just below R16th on the site. If so then the S6 stands out as my choice for a tiny bit more $ as @WannabeSolarSparky mentioned. 

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R11,983.00

Cheaper than the crap axpert clone I bought 5 years ago (R13,000.00) Yes, I was green and the salesperson saw my need to try and help eskom lighten the load

48 minutes ago, Scorp007 said:

You have more luck than me. :)

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 Here's a direct link, this does reflect the lower price - for now! (this is actually not the same vendor as yours)

https://thepowerstore.co.za/products/solis-energy-storage-6kw-hybrid-5g-inverter-with-dc-switch

 

Extremely competitive... Pre-election pricing? 😀

 

3 hours ago, Warlok said:

R11,983.00

Cheaper than the crap axpert clone I bought 5 years ago (R13,000.00) Yes, I was green and the salesperson saw my need to try and help eskom lighten the load

Yup, similarly priced to the Must clone I purchased 8 years ago as well. Astonishing what can be had for reasonable $$$ these days..

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1 hour ago, JayMardern said:

 Here's a direct link, this does reflect the lower price - for now! (this is actually not the same vendor as yours)

https://thepowerstore.co.za/products/solis-energy-storage-6kw-hybrid-5g-inverter-with-dc-switch

 

Extremely competitive... Pre-election pricing? 😀

 

Yup, similarly priced to the Must clone I purchased 8 years ago as well. Astonishing what can be had for reasonable $$$ these days..

Thanks for pointing it out. 

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Just asking. Are there 2 Powerstores? The one with the small house is what I get when I click from the powerforum and the other comes up when I do a google search. Something smells fishy?

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