I purchased the 3000w 36v 60 hz inverter
I purchased this so that I could have a way to get a clean energy backup power supply in the event we lose power (I am in CA and our power grid gets shut of regularly for high winds and fires). The theory is that I'd be able to run a more sensitive item, like a computer, off of this inverter. We are using a 36v array of golf cart batteries, which are still in the golf cart. Why not? Seems like a great power supply, just sitting around 95% of the time.
The first inverter took about a week to arrive. We decided that instead of wiring it directly to the batteries, we would create a cable with a charger plug on one end, and then wire the other ends to the back off the inverter. We used #2 wires. This way, I can simply plug the unt into the golf cart, and then turn it on when needed. We also upgraded the wres behind the charging port.
The first unit did not work. We tested it in two different carts, using different wires and connection points. The unit shut off each time a load was applied, and then slowly ramped back up, bu then shut off again at around 20v outgoing voltage. It appeared that some sort of voltage regulator component was not functioning properly. We took the cover off to see if there were any obvious problems but didn't see any.
So I emailed Reliable through Amazon and got a response within 24 hours. After about a half dozen or so emails, we had not reached a solution, so they told me they would ship a new inverter for free. The new unit arrived only two days later.
I hooked it up using the same homemade charging port plug/wire combo and it worked perfectly! First, I tested it with a 1500w electric hot water kettle. Worked fine so far. Then while the water was heating, I plugged in an oil heater tht had 600w, 900w and 1500w settings. I clicked through the settings and watched the unit carefully to see how low the outgoing voltage would drop. At the 1500w setting, I was also still running the 1500w water kettle for a total of 3000w, maxing out the unit. It still worked fine, the outgoing voltage dropped to about 108/109v which was just within the safe level. The inverter fans came on, cooling the unit (which was also sitting in direct sun.
Based on that test, and the customer service, I'm happy. You need to be willing to work with the company a tad on troubleshooting before they will send a new unit, and that seems very fair. I have not tested the unit to see if it will run my computer, but I plan on doing so shortly. My only hope is that it will last a long time.
| Manufacturer | Yueqing Reliable Electric Co.,Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Brand | WZRELB |
| Item Weight | 17.64 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 14.96 x 9.76 x 5.2 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | SPF300048 |
| Voltage | 48 Volts |
| Wattage | 3000 watts |
