How would this inverter handle 24v DC input?
1809049
It was designed for 12v in, I don't think it would be happy at all with 24 volts.
1809050
It will not work with 24 volts. I don't recommend this unit to anyone as mine stopped working after 6 months and I had to replace the unit! I am not a happy camper with Amazon!!!
1809051
The manual clearly indicates a maximum input voltage allowed as 18v DC. I have had it as high as 15.5v DC with no problems. I would NOT recommend 24v DC.
282033
Ideally would be 24 watts, without considering conversion losses etc. Being a switching supply, it should be close to the that (basic formula is P=I*E, P is power, I is current, E is volts).
793021
I also bought this . It only works on a 24 volt dc system. Mine was not advertised to convert from a 12 volt dc source.
1746215
I use it on a 24 volt DC PV system in my battery shed as an emergency light if something goes wrong with my 120 volt AC inverter. Works just fine
1210705
Hello,For x4 of the 250 watt panels would be too much power for the controller to support in 12v let alone in 24vThe minimum you should go to run these on 12v would be roughly 96 amp controller such as the MidNite Classic.Please let us know if you have any other questions.Regards,Austin WaltiRenogy Technical Support Rep.
979217
Hello data guy, This converter has matched the voltage and sine wave of what we normally get from the powercompany. Before purchasing, check with your power and insurance company about any liability on your part.One note of caution. My first try connecting two 250 watt panels was a disaster. The voltage was 60 vdc inputand the electronics couldn't handle it. Worked a short time then fried. Keep input dc voltage down.
7041
I used this inverter in my tank while I was deploYed. It ran off 24 volts and it worked great. Never had any problems.
826465
If the inverter is working correctly, it should provide case ground which I believe would also be connected to the 24 volt negative. I would ask the obvious question which is, have you plugged the surge protector into a regular wall socket? And did this also result in a flashing ground fault light?
1238813
I don't think the inverter can be hooked up 24v but your system should be 2-12v batteries that you should be able to get 11 v to power the inverter. Check with your mechanic to verify before you purchase...
1719325
Not aware of any issues concerning DC Solar inverters as it runs on AC current. You plug it into a wall outlet and go.
1690807
normally a 24 volt ac power supply is used, 24v dc might work but I wouldn't recommend it. 24 v ac is used on furnace thermostats ect.
1947250
I have not tried loading the inverter at its full 600W, but have connected one intended for 12V panels (I think expecting 10 to 30 volts) to a 24 volt system battery... which ran it very fast and hot, but it complained and shut down when the voltage got too much for it, cooling off and ran again. Unless you do have cold and very sunny conditions, the peak loading is never for very long, and I have never had the full output from them. I'm surprised to see other reviewers with bad experiences. I would believe the protection circuits they use.
1757680
No, it supports 12V-24V DC only. Also, this item is not self-powered (power needs to come from another DC power source).
1213938
I use it with a 1600 watt inverter and it works great. Just that if you don't drive it very often, I would disconnect it.
1465925
The main difference between the two inverters is the supply voltage for the inverter. The 12 volt inverter will need a 12VDC supply such as found in most passenger cars and light trucks. The 24 volt inverter will require a supply voltage of 24VDC and is typically used with farm equipment, heavy machinery and many military vehicles. Both inverters will produce 120VAC at the output.
1939723
No this wont work effectively. You should size the voltage on your battery bank to the voltage of your inverter. Ie; 24v battery bank and a 24v inverter. This component is only used to step the voltage down from 24v to 12v for a load. Ie; 24v battery bank and inverter with the transformer stepping down the voltage to power 12v lights (or any other12v load).
956321
No. The input is 12 volts only. If you have 24v you should consider a heavier duty unit that will output 220 split phase AC that can power your whole house or small cabin (since no 12v system can do that). Even if you only use one phase, I think it's a better buy for the money, and it's far more versatile, allowing you to hook it directly into you breaker box to "run the meter backwards" during peak charging time and minimal draw. Check out http://www.theinverterstore.com/6000-watt-pure-sine-inverter-charger-split-phase.html for more details. Hope this helped.