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powerjack has a few versions of this being sold now. i just ordered the 24-volt 6000 watt one to test out. it should be here in a few days. i will update when i know more. they also have a 8k 12k and 16k version but progressively more expensive. it seems they are dropping prices now, maybe due to trade wars, i don't know or oversupply or who knows ... anyones speculation? maybe newer versions in the works.
question? do you think 2 of these could be hooked up to the same ac panel to effectively control 6000 watts? i know i know - lucky if each one will do 3000 as they are likely over rated and definitely will not do 6000 continuosly. but the question is can 2 be wired to the same ac breaker box. put them on the same terminals in the ac breaker box?
forgive my question if it is dumb?
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6000W LF split phase pure sine wave power inverter DC24v/AC110V&220V/AMG version
Brand | Power Jack |
Item no. | LF-SP-PSW-6000-24-110/220 |
Continuous Output Power | 3000W |
Max Output Power | 12000W |
DC Input Voltage | 24V |
AC Output Voltage | 110V/220V |
Regulation | ±5% |
Frequency | 60HZ±3% |
Efficiency | 90% |
Output Wave Form | Pure Sine Wave |
Temperature Protection | 70C |
Input Low Voltage Alarm | 21V |
Input Low Voltage shutdown | 20V |
Input High Voltage Alarm | 29V |
Input High Voltage shutdown | >30V |
Dimension | 400*290*240MM |
Warranty | 1 year |
Net Weight | 11.5Kgs |
Certificate | CE |
Components | Made in CHINA |
Design | Taiwan |
6000w LF
Split phase
Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter
AC220V: 3000W continue power, 12000w peak power
question? do you think 2 of these could be hooked up to the same ac panel to effectively control 6000 watts? i know i know - lucky if each one will do 3000 as they are likely over rated and definitely will not do 6000 continuosly. but the question is can 2 be wired to the same ac breaker box. put them on the same terminals in the ac breaker box?
Absolutely NOT. There is no synchronization function ability between the inverters, and they will end up fighting each other until they blow up. In order to parallel inverters, they HAVE to be designed for such operation--and I can assure you that PJ inverters are not. Quite a sticky challenge for GS inverters (with the design) I have to say.
i only connect these PowerJack inverters off-grid using LiFePO4 batteries, I have a new SquareD QO 100amp ac panel that i want to try out but it will not be connected to the grid in any way as there is no incentive to give to the grid system. i bought another 40 250 watt 60 cell panels (2 pallets)and 32 more LiFePO4 280Ah Eve cells to store more and plan to heat water this winter to store excess solar energy to moderate the cold in the old farm house.
i use the Electrodacus SBMS0 as the BMS(battery management system) and the Electrodacus DSSR20 as the soalr charge controllers on these 24-volt builds. i add 2 panels in parallel at a time and increase the PV electric generation.
more later,
ok I will use them on separate breaker boxes or single circuit per inverter. just a dumb thought to parallel them. thanks for the reply "Sid".
i have 4 100 amp breaker boxes i can utilize off-grid.
powerjack has a few versions of this being sold now. i just ordered the 24-volt 6000 watt one to test out. it should be here in a few days. i will update when i know more. they also have a 8k 12k and 16k version but progressively more expensive. it seems they are dropping prices now, maybe due to trade wars, i don't know or oversupply or who knows ... anyones speculation? maybe newer versions in the works
Looking at the ebay pictures the transformer is copying the GS design with one primary 32vac and two separate 120 vac windings on one core . There is no center tap like the ASL9 transformer . Need to use jumper as option 2 to make 240vac . The 2 secondary has to be perfect balance 120vac L1 and 120vac L2 to parallel as option 1 to output 120vac only . The control board is 11.1 which has current limit to try to save the FET from blowing up . Maybe the dog will represent Powerjack instead of the other pictures on the manual .
the 20k version is the only one where i see them showing the transformer. perhaps a wifi board would fix it; or a bigger dog!
the 6k one i ordered is supposed to show up on Monday. maybe. it was already in usa warehouse. where the other ones are shipped from china with a 45-60 day wait time.
I see ads for 12k, 16k, 20k, and a 26k, version at 48 volt and a 6k and 8k at 24-volt. no weights are listed so hard to say what is inside them. the one I ordered was a 24-volt 6k unit.🤔, I did see a 20k with an LCD screen. they are all variants of the new AMG style. who knows?
I did receive the 490 micro henry choke rated at 350 amps. have not done anything with it yet.
been raining for 2 days but the LiFePO4 batteries are charged up for the most part from ythe solar panels through the clouds, sun did pop out this afternoon!
Is that the HMV dog, and why does it look like the dog is looking to the side and thinking 'Is it even safe to sit on this ting?'
the 6k one i ordered is supposed to show up on Monday. maybe. it was already in usa warehouse
Powerjack warehouse in Walnut California . My ebay picture is the AMG transformer in the 12kw inverter with one mainboard . The 20k AMG has 6 wires transformer and rev 11.1 control board and AC output board and 2 mainboards. The 15kw is now in one green box .
most all eBay ads say they are located in china and have a projected ship time of 45-60 days. this small one is coming out of Walnut, California; they may have some stored in Walnut, California in the other sizes; who knows!
it would be nice if they showed the pictures of the transformer and main boards in all ads and listed weight specifications, so one could get an inkling of what they are selling before bidding!
I am looking at the larger ones but have to buy on bid to try to get a better price.
I bought a 20amp 2k Variac transformer to test out on the ac 120 side of things! it arrived yesterday along with some 4/0 Hypalon tinned copper cable.
Question: so you indicate that the option to full 120 output would require a balanced transformer; on the AMG version; how can we check that? and of course the warranty is a short 14 days!
will be wiring in the ac breaker box hopefully this weekend!
thanks in advance for any directions/help
off-grid is the goal!
Question: so you indicate that the option to full 120 output would require a balanced transformer; on the AMG version; how can we check that? and of course the warranty is a short 14 day
First set the inverter to 60 hz with the button in front and use a wattmeter to indicate the 60 hz . Yours do not have a button on front . If the wattmeter show 50 Hz with the switch on and a 60 Hz load is plug on the inverter will make a pulsating noise then shut off and try setting 60 Hz again if possible or return if 50 Hz . Now check for balance L1 winding and L2 winding with an AC voltmeter at the 4 output terminals . Connect voltmeter L1 and N1 and the reading maybe 119.1 volts . Connect voltmeter L2 and N2 and the reading should read exactly 119.1 volts . I mean 119.0 or 119.2 not 119.3 because the 2 separate windings are connected in parallel to double the 120vac output . the transformer will make a loud hum if the 2 windings voltage are not the same and need to tell the seller for return . The transformer should be almost silent if the 2 windings are balanced . Walnut Ca store the shipment from China and store the spare parts and resell the rebuilt inverter now not rebult by Sean and returned inverter that they think is good but not tested completely like Sean does so you do not know what is inside .
Thought, it may also be that someone has returned an inverter to their USA collection / service site rather than ship it back to China and this is the stock they are sending out. Could also be blown up units sent in for service, written off by the owner, repaired and put up for sale again. If it were another company I wouldn't make that last observation but it is PJ so you can't rule out anything crook like that.