Gerald_db Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Is a Growatt hybrid the same as the Infini? Which inverter brands are actually the same but badged differently? Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 The Chinese has this unbelievable ability to reverse engineer just about any product, cheaper and quicker, than anyone else. And they have no qualms to ignore IP of others, even those of their own countrymen. Looking at the website, If it is the right one, has a familiar ring about it ... cannot place where I have seen it: http://www.growatt.com/product/index13.html So I would not be surprised if it is another Voltronic type line coming our way. Never seen a Victron copied though ... I just HAD to add that!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hobson Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 7 minutes ago, The Terrible Triplett said: Never seen a Victron copied though ... I just HAD to add that!!! Oooh I'm tempted .... OK I'll keep my thoughts to myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 As long as I generate smiles and grins ... I have done my job where I can add no value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
___ Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 10 minutes ago, The Terrible Triplett said: Never seen a Victron copied though ... I just HAD to add that!!! http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/30A-MPPT-Regulator-Charge-Controller-Blue-For-Off-grid-Solar-Panel-Power-100-30-/131720201012?hash=item1eab22c334:g:KdIAAOSwzhVWs~Lf Also, this one only differs in colour from an old Victron-badged unit: http://www.zlpower.com/products_view.asp?/158.html I believe the ve-direct based controllers are actually manufactured in China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 My WORD!!! I am floored! Did NOT see this coming! Ja, I know everyone has China making them stuff, but money will keep them from copying, until a competitor makes a move. But still, I did not see the make believe Victron simulation coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hobson Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 The name of the ebay unit (Fangpusun) sounds like a swearword. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
___ Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Also note it's only ip43 rated, not ip65 like the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 They even copied the Victron brochure as is ... in one of the pics. Kyk, ek is nou moeilik hoor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 28 minutes ago, plonkster said: Also note it's only ip43 rated, not ip65 like the real thing. Now which newbie will know the difference. It is all about price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
___ Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 1 hour ago, The Terrible Triplett said: Now which newbie will know the difference. It is all about price. Aaah, so it is an opportunity to learn then? :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 1 minute ago, plonkster said: Aaah, so it is an opportunity to learn then? :-P Yes, after you have bought the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
___ Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Just now, The Terrible Triplett said: Yes, after you have bought the stuff. The funny thing is, I actually think these might outlast the WRND... :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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