I'm at the point I want to buy my inverter/charger for my truck. In my bus, I have an old Trace 2512 modified sine wave inverter/charger that has given me zero problems since installing in 1994.
I'm looking at the Magnum MSH3012M hybrid pure sine wave. The hybrid standby is a nice feature. But maybe better just to stick with the Magnum MS2812 pure sine wave inverter/charger.
Any of you have experience with either of these inverter/chargers? Good Luck, TomC
A brand/topic that has more posts than i can count... ??? ::) ???
Yeah but technology and competent build quality can change.
I have experience with neither. I have an Aims inverter charger 3000 watt, working well. The Magnum and Trace seem like next tier options. Am I wrong to be putting Victron near the top in my mental list?
Magnums are made in Washington state, are repairable and in most cases field-serviceable, and seem very high quality. I bought a refurbished MS2000-15B for a lot less than new price, and I'm happy with it. I had initially thought of getting a Samlex or similar TSW inverter and a separate charger, but they would have together cost more than I got my Magnum for.
John
I run a Trace 2515 MSW and a Xantrex Freedom 2500 MSW... both made by the same people who make Magnum. Both with integral chargers.
i run flat screen tv and amps and computers, toaster and refridgerator, microwave toothbrushes...scanners printer...chargers/wall warts...not all at the same time.
I have had zero appliance losses with either.
I think not all MSW's are created equal.
While researching solar energy systems, Victron came up as a first rate brand. Only heard that second hand.
Always used Trace until I switched to Victron. after a lot of research I only use Victron. > https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054PRVAS/ (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054PRVAS/)
https://www.victronenergy.com/inverters-chargers/multiplus-12v-24v-48v-800va-3kva (https://www.victronenergy.com/inverters-chargers/multiplus-12v-24v-48v-800va-3kva)
Im using two of these to get 120/240vac 6000W
MAGA, buy American :)
Buy whatever Magnum will perform the way the old Trace 4024 did?
I understand Trace is not what they once were?
Pass thru, boost, ability to limit the unit to available power.
Which Magnum works like my old, big Trace?
happy coaching!
buswarrior