Inverters
Power inverters take the direct current (DC) electricity from a DC power source (battery bank, solar panels, etc.), and convert it to alternating current (AC), similar to the power you get from the utility company. The vast majority of electrical appliances available today operate on AC power, so an inverter greatly increases the variety of appliances you can use with your DC/battery-based power system.
True (or Pure) Sine Wave Inverters create smooth-waveform AC power, which is equivalent to utility company power. All electric appliances will operate properly with true (or pure) sine wave power.
Inverter-Chargers perform two functions: Converting DC battery power to AC power for your appliances, and recharging your battery bank from another source of power (such as utility power, or renewable sources).
Solar Microinverters are installed directly on photovoltaic modules, converting the DC electricity produced by the solar panels to AC power right at the source. They help improve solar array performance, and are especially useful in grid-tie systems, or when you are using solar to offset your utility power usage.
Modified Sine Wave Inverters produce a 'stepped' waveform, which may interfere with the proper function of some sensitive electronics (such as monitor heaters, and some laser printers). However, they are very economical if you do not have any affected appliances in your system.
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Remote Control Panel for Cotek SK and ST Series
$34.60- Power on/off, Ignition interlock
- Max 50' cable length
- For SK,ST,SD, and SE series inverters
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APsystems Extension Cable
$49.40- APsystems Microinverter Extension Cables
- Available in 1 meter, 2 meter, and 4 meter lengths
- Needed when distance between microinverters is > 6ft
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APsystems AC Termination Cable
$59.00- Connects first YC500A microinverter in a string to the AC junction box.
- One AC Termination Cable needed per PV string in your array.
- 6 foot cable, 12AWG, 600V, Red-Black-White insulation, UL certified.
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Magnum MM-RC Control Panel
$68.75- Control panel for Magnum:
- ME Series
- MM Series
- MMS Series
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Samlex PST-150 12V Sine Wave Inverter
$138.00- Input: 12 VDC
- Output: 120 VAC – 150W
- Outlets: 2
- Weight: 2.8 lbs (1.27 kg)
- Dimensions: 6.1 x 8.31 x 2.58 (in)
- Dimensions: 155 x 211 x 65.5 (mm)
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Wiley AC Solar Array Junction Box
$149.50- Junction box for AC solar arrays
- Safely connects PV array to main electrical system
- UL listed for PV applications (per NEC reg.)
- NEMA3R rated for outdoor installation
- Available for 1, 2, 3, or 4 string solar arrays
- Call to order for larger PV systems: 1 (800) 235-0689
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Schneider Conext Automatic Generator Start
$175.00- Works with Conext SW and XW+ Inverter/Chargers
- Xanbus communication
- Can be used to start generator in low battery condition automatically
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Samlex PST-300 12V/24V Sine Wave Inverter
$178.00- Input: 12 VDC or 24 VDC
- Output: 120 VAC
- Watts: 300 Watts Surge: 500 Watts
- Outlets: 2
- Weight: 3.46 lbs (1.57 kg)
- Dimensions: 6.1 x 9.69 x 2.58 (in)
- Dimensions: 155 x 246 x 65.5 (mm)
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Cotek S150 Pure Sine Wave 150W Inverter
$197.10- 150 watt continuous output
- 200 watt surge rating
- Pure Sine Wave output (THD ~6%)