[Caevlist] Is that really a unique inverter?

[pmccabe at alyrica.net]

The hybrid in question is a 2001 Prius which has a battery at 273.6 VDC. 
The other possible vehicle is a Highlander with a 288 VDC battery.

On 2023-08-27 9:53 am, Glenn Burket wrote:
> Hi Patrick,
> 
> As another possible power conversion option, some of the older Tripp 
> lite UPSes have nominal 240VDC(20, 12V batteries) battery systems: 
> https://assets.tripplite.com/product-pdfs/en/su6000rt3uhv.pdf As I 
> recall, the maximum voltage is within your voltage range. What is your 
> Hybrid that has a 270-290VDC battery system?
> Newer model Tripp lite UPSes have, in their HV battery configuration, a 
> nominal 192VDC(16, 12V batteries) battery system. They probably also 
> have a much lower standby power usage than the older ones.
> Also, I have had good luck making custom muffler systems to quiet down 
> ICE generators. You still have to contend with the mechanical noises 
> from the gears and reciprocating parts inside the engine. Some kind of 
> safe and well designed enclosure, like most commercial standby 
> generators have, is one way of dealing with these noises.
> 
> Glenn
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "pmccabe" <pmccabe at alyrica.net>
> To: "Corvallis EV CLub" <caevlist at caevclub.org>
> Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2023 4:28:33 PM
> Subject: [Caevlist] Is that really a unique inverter?
> 
> Caevlist,
> 
> Has anyone had any experience with a hybrid-to-generator project? There
> is a commercial product (https://www.plugoutpower.com/) that would work
> for the hybrid that is always parked within 20’ of my panel, and my
> stand alone generator is so loud! PlugOut is claiming their inverters
> are unique.  Not sure how common an inverter that takes 270 to 290 VDC
> input with a 120/240 VAC output in the 4-5kW range is.  If anyone has
> any insight on this? Thanks
> 
> Patrick McCabe
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