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hobbes asked

Which Victron Inverter(s) Charger should we get for our off grid - solar powered - small holding ?

Our maximum simultaneous AC watts load will be 4800watts .

We will need to run power tools like a chop saw and a skill saw ...

plus a washing machine and various water pumps .

Do we need 2 x Multiplus 3000VA ? (2400watts x 2 = 4800watts)

Or is there a circa 5000 Watt AC output (at 25 degrees) inverter charger available ?

Many thanks !


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Alexandra answered ·

@Hobbes

Because you have "various pumps" and motors mix, I would size bigger at 8kVa Quattro.

It will also allow for future expansion, which is what inevitably happens when you own an inverter - you start to want to add more after a bit.

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kevgermany avatar image kevgermany ♦♦ commented ·

@Hobbes to add to what Alexandra said. A pump may take up to 6 times normal load when it starts. Microwave ovens are another killer. You need the overhead capacity.

There's an excellent video on YouTube by @Johannes Boonstra (Victron Energy Staff)

on diagnosing inverter overload which explains this well.

https://youtu.be/4SXtGIx0x5w



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klandos answered ·

I would Start with 2x Multiplus 5000 and the Option to expand, or with one 10k Quattro.

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ejrossouw answered ·

If you will only have one AC input from e.g. a generator with no grid at all or plans for wind turbines etc. a Multiplus-II 8kVA will suit too.

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klandos avatar image klandos commented ·
Keep in mind that you cannot Stack the 8k Multiplus in parallel.

The inrush of various Pumps Could be a problem. Bad if you cannot expand…

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