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Old 06-25-2020, 03:57 PM   #1
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I'm getting 3 panels (170 watt ea)i have 2 t-105,the guy that's installing is trying to sell me xantrex inverter for $1680 is this ridiculous???just trying to keep batteries charged & plugs working..TIA Phil
 
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We need more detail to help you out. What model inverter? Does it include labor to install and wire several plugs?

Sounds like a good deal if this is one of the inverter/chargers with the integrated transfer switch.
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doesn't say what model..+inverter remote panel$154..400 amp T fuse$$103..batt cable20ft 3/0 5 copper ends $231 misc $100
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xantrex x16....solar install $976(8-10 hrs)inverter install 9-12 hrs so another$1000
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We had one of those inverters on our old rig and while they would give you a fault reading so you'd know what went wrong but they didn't sell replacement modules so you had to trash it and start again. Unless they can now be repaired I'd stay away from them.
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I'm getting 3 panels (170 watt ea)i have 2 t-105,the guy that's installing is trying to sell me xantrex inverter for $1680 is this ridiculous???just trying to keep batteries charged & plugs working..TIA Phil
I would look closer at the specs and features of comparable inverter/chargers making sure you know just what you are getting or perhaps not.

To my knowledge the X16 is a 1000 watt inverter (true sine wave) with a list price of about $800.
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