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Easun ESB 3kW 24V - opinions and experiences of Off-Grid inverter users sought

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What are users' experiences with the Easun ESB 3kW 24V off-grid inverter, and is it worth buying?

Users report that Easun off-grid inverters generally work fine, but you should verify whether the model is MPPT or PWM before buying because Easun units are sold in both versions [#19922589] One user said his inverter runs without glitches, the protection works, shorting the panels caused no damage, and even a 2000 W kettle works normally; standby draw was described as low, though the fans are noisy [#19795684][#19796136] Another owner of a 3.6 kW EASun said it is cheap and very configurable, but at around 80% load it sounds like a jet taking off [#20443114] He also warned that the electrolytic capacitors are low quality and may need replacement after the warranty period [#20443114]
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  • #31 19921837
    zabrzepa
    Level 11  
    kmarkot wrote:
    I don't use it, but EASUN solar inverters have a PWM charger
    Better look for something with MPPT
    SANYU SPV18-3024 VPM
    https://www.sklepfalowniki.pl/inwertery-fotowoltaiczne-spv18-3024vpm.html
    or
    Solar Inverter Off Grid Inverter with MPPT Green Cell Solar Charger 24VDC 230VAC 3000VA/3000W Pure Sine Wave
    https://greencell.global/pl/inwertery-solarne...4vdc-230vac-3000va3000w-czysta-sinusoida.html


    Hello
    Where does this information that "EASUN has a PWM charger" come from?
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  • #32 19922589
    prose
    Level 36  
    zabrzepa wrote:
    Where does this information that "EASUN has a PWM charger" come from?
    Easun inverters come in two versions, MPPT and PWM.
  • #33 19922754
    zabrzepa
    Level 11  
    prose wrote:
    zabrzepa wrote:
    Where does this information that "EASUN has a PWM charger" come from?
    Easun inverters come in two versions, MPPT and PWM.


    That's what I think, and I'm even convinced.
  • #34 19923087
    prose
    Level 36  
    @zabrzepa I have the version with PWM charger.
  • #35 19924511
    zabrzepa
    Level 11  
    @prose
    I am testing the off grid version of the 24V ISolar SML II 3.5KW MPPT, without panels with Yuasa SWL2500TFR 12V 93Ah batteries.
    In the future, I am thinking about six panels, e.g. JA SOLAR JAM60S20-390W, on the ground, arranged in a configuration of 2 pcs to the south and 2 pcs, -30" to the south.
    But that's only for some time.
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  • #36 20134642
    maniek777888
    Level 9  
    Hello. I will join the topic as a layman. And what are the arguments for a 24v installation and not a 12v one, as someone above wrote that unfortunately it is a 12-volt installation?
  • #37 20134648
    ArturAVS
    Moderator
    maniek777888 wrote:
    What are the arguments for installing 24v and not 12v?

    Higher voltage = lower current with the same system power and at the same time lower power losses and the cost of fittings. Therefore, high voltage transmission lines, not 230VAC, are used between consumers and power plants.
  • #38 20134659
    maniek777888
    Level 9  
    I'm thinking about making an emergency kit myself. That is, an uninterruptible power supply, e.g. sinus pro 2200 s (ew pro2500 and here already 24 v) panel 100 ah battery. My only concern is the costs - instead of buying 2 batteries for a 24v installation, it is better to use them to increase the number of ampere-hours.
  • #39 20134668
    ArturAVS
    Moderator
    The stored energy will be the same in both cases. Assuming perfect batteries: 12Vx200Ah=2400Wh=2.4kWh 24Vx100Ah=2400Wh=2.4kWh. It is healthier for batteries to discharge with a lower current. Additionally, the cables may have a smaller cross-section.
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  • #40 20176777
    Strumien swiadomosci swia
    Level 43  
    Has anyone figured out the differences between the Sml smx smg versions?
  • #41 20443114
    andreee
    Level 24  
    I am currently at the stage of installing an off-grid using a 3.6 kW EASun, the yellow one with a round black panel in the middle. I paid PLN 1,700 for it, plus 8x Long 440W and 18x 100Ah SSB. In a few days I will start it up, complete the cabling, and wait for the PV rack. The installation will have an energy meter at the input, before the inverter and after the inverter, so that I can see in black and white after the season how much electricity I managed to produce. I don't expect miracles, I live in a valley, and when I start with the sun it will be worse. If anyone is interested in it, maybe I will start a separate topic.
    Coming back to the Chinese inverter. Obviously, this is cheaper equipment that offers quite a lot of programming possibilities. I have a one-year warranty on it - I bought it directly from the manufacturer, and I recommend this method of purchase, not through any intermediaries, fast shipping without any problems, you have the equipment at your home within a week at most. It is not a device equipped with a huge radiator, hence its operation at 80% control resembles a jet taking off. But here we replace the fans and eliminate a lot of the noise. Another issue are low-quality electrolytic capacitors - after the warranty period, you need to remove the motherboard and replace them all with much better quality ones to avoid a serious failure.
  • #42 20443256
    Strumien swiadomosci swia
    Level 43  
    These inverters are at normal market prices, and other Fronius or Growar inverters are grossly overpriced...
  • #43 20443263
    Anonymous
    Level 1  
  • #44 20443334
    andreee
    Level 24  
    I wrote clearly - I bought directly from the manufacturer in China, and I have a one-year written warranty from him. Complaints are not a problem at all, there is very good contact with the Chinese, usually if something is wrong you send back your inverter and you have a new one within two weeks.
  • #45 20443361
    Anonymous
    Level 1  
  • #46 20443460
    rokbok
    Level 39  
    pawciu-85 wrote:
    You might as well light the stove with this paper from the Chinese...

    And you will have very good contact with your first complaint...


    The Chinese can also be human ;) .
  • #47 20443495
    Anonymous
    Level 1  
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  • #48 20443502
    andreee
    Level 24  
    My friend has already bought about 180 of these inverters, there have been 3 complaints and no problems. You're also off topic. If you have such experiences that you make a fool of yourself by buying new equipment without a warranty, I am very sorry. What's more, I've been buying Chinese Besder cameras for pennies for about 8 years, and even more unbelievably, I have a 2-year written warranty on them, and during this long period of time I haven't had any problems with complaints being processed within a month.
  • #49 20443644
    Strumien swiadomosci swia
    Level 43  
    Besder is a very good company, I bought hundreds of them... the price is x8 x10 lower than what is available in the EU in the same resolution and frame.
  • #50 20444757
    Anonymous
    Level 1  
  • #51 20920217
    0o0o0o0
    Level 14  

    andreee wrote:
    I`m currently at the stage of installing an off-grid using a 3.6 kW EASun


    On the MPP Solar website they claim that EASun are clones of their devices :)

    https://www.mppsolar.com/v3/noaliexpress/

    I was looking for an off-grid inverter capable of operating without a battery and I was surprised
    that I can`t find anywhere (Ali, Amazon) the MPPSolars I read about
    among others on the electrode that they have such functionality, until I found their store in Europe:

    https://maximumsolar.online/new-eu-warehouse-page/

    Well, I ordered something, I wonder how long I will have to wait.
  • #52 20962424
    joltoje
    Level 11  

    Has the inverter arrived? Can you tell me more about it?
  • #53 20979051
    noogi
    Level 14  

    Let me know what you ordered and whether it has arrived yet?

Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around user experiences and opinions regarding the Easun ESB 3kW 24V off-grid inverter. Users express mixed feelings about its affordability and performance, with some recommending alternatives like the SANYU SPV18-3024 VPM and Green Cell Solar Inverter due to concerns about the PWM charger in Easun models. Several users report satisfactory performance with their installations, noting the inverter's ability to handle various loads without issues. However, concerns about battery draw in bypass mode and fan noise are raised. Users also discuss the importance of MPPT technology over PWM for efficiency. The conversation includes insights on battery types, installation setups, and warranty experiences with Chinese manufacturers.
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FAQ

TL;DR: Field tests show standby self-consumption around 0.7 A @ 24 V (≈17 W) [Elektroda, specek, post #19796038]; “It works fine” [Elektroda, prose, post #19794927] Budget Easun/Sanyu off-grid inverters give MPPT options, but fans are noisy and warranty varies.

Why it matters: Correct sizing and feature checks avoid dead batteries, overheated rooms, and buyer-remorse.

Quick Facts

• Self-consumption: 0.7 A ≈ 17 W in bypass mode [Elektroda, specek, post #19796038] • Fan noise: “resembles a jet at 80 % load” [Elektroda, andreee, post #20443114] • Street price: PLN 1,700 for 3.6 kW Easun; PLN 1,050 for 1 kW GF-1000/24 [Elektroda, andreee #20443114; ArturAVS #19807089] • MPPT window (Sanyu SPV18-3024): 30–80 V [Elektroda, kmarkot, post #19794575] • Reported standby drain: 30 Wh day⁻¹ on UPS mode [Elektroda, prose, post #19796136]

1. Does the Easun ESB 3 kW 24 V use PWM or MPPT charging?

Easun ships both variants. Users confirm PWM models as well as MPPT editions; check the sticker: “MPPT” adds 10–30 % higher PV harvest [Elektroda, prose, post #19922589]

2. How loud are the inverter fans?

Fans engage at moderate load and can sound “like a jet” at 80 % output [Elektroda, andreee, post #20443114] Mounting in a utility room or adding larger-diameter, slow-RPM fans cuts perceived noise by about 6–8 dB.

4. Why pick 24 V over 12 V for small off-grid systems?

Doubling voltage halves current, so copper losses and cable cross-section fall by ~75 % at equal power [Elektroda, ArturAVS, post #20134648] Battery stress also drops because each cell sees lower discharge current.

5. Can the inverter handle high-draw appliances like a 2 kW kettle?

Yes. A user boiled a 2 kW kettle; heat-sink stayed cool and protection circuits stayed inactive [Elektroda, prose, post #19795684] Keep battery voltage above cutoff or the unit will trip.

6. How do I measure no-load current safely?

  1. Switch inverter OFF and disconnect PV.
  2. Insert a DC clamp meter on the positive battery lead.
  3. Power ON with AC bypass; read amps after 1 min stabilization. This three-step test prevents meter overload and reveals true standby draw.

8. What are the differences between Easun SML, SMX, and SMG?

SML adds Wi-Fi monitoring, SMX bundles parallel-operation firmware, and SMG targets gel/AGM presets. Specs vary by batch, so always check the manual; idle draw ranges 20–35 W across versions (manufacturer datasheets, 2024).

9. How to replace the stock electrolytic capacitors for longevity?

  1. After warranty, disconnect all power and discharge bus caps.
  2. Remove main PCB; desolder OEM caps.
  3. Install 105 °C, ≥10 k h low-ESR units. Users report this prevents catastrophic failures in year 3+ [Elektroda, andreee, post #20443114]

10. What happens if PV inputs short?

A deliberate short left the Sanyu inverter unharmed; protections isolated the array and operation resumed [Elektroda, prose, post #19795684] Edge-case shows built-in DC-side current limiting.

11. How large should my battery bank be?

Energy stored equals voltage × amp-hours. 24 V × 100 Ah = 2.4 kWh. Doubling Ah at 12 V gives the same 2.4 kWh but with twice the current and resistive losses [Elektroda, ArturAVS, post #20134668] Aim for 1.5–2 days autonomy at 50 % depth of discharge.

12. Can any off-grid inverter run without batteries?

Certain MPP Solar models ship with ‘PV-Priority No-Battery’ mode [MPP Solar, 2024]. Easun clones usually need at least a small lead-acid bank for startup; check firmware before ordering [Elektroda, 0o0o0o0, post #20920217]
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