FAQ
TL;DR: Field tests show standby self-consumption around 0.7 A @ 24 V (â17 W) [Elektroda, specek, post #19796038]; âIt works fineâ [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 â 17 W in bypass mode [Elektroda, specek, post #19796038]
⢠Fan noise: âresembles a jet at 80 % loadâ [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): 30â80 V [Elektroda, kmarkot, post #19794575]
⢠Reported standby drain: 30 Wh dayâ»Â¹ 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: âMPPTâ adds 10â30 % higher PV harvest [Elektroda, prose, post #19922589]
2. How loud are the inverter fans?
Fans engage at moderate load and can sound âlike a jetâ at 80 % output [Elektroda, andreee, post #20443114] Mounting in a utility room or adding larger-diameter, slow-RPM fans cuts perceived noise by about 6â8 dB.
3. What is the idle battery drain when grid AC is present?
One owner measured â0.7 A from a 24 V bank (17 W) in bypass with PV charging off [Elektroda, specek, post #19796038] Another logged only 30 Wh per day on a UPS-style setup [Elektroda, prose, post #19796136]
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?
- Switch inverter OFF and disconnect PV.
- Insert a DC clamp meter on the positive battery lead.
- Power ON with AC bypass; read amps after 1 min stabilization.
This three-step test prevents meter overload and reveals true standby draw.
7. What warranty can I expect when buying direct from China?
Manufacturers offer 1-year written guarantees, but legal enforcement relies on goodwill. One buyer had 3 replacements out of 180 units âwithin two weeksâ [Elektroda, andreee, post #20443334]; another waited three weeks then got a refund when stock was empty [Elektroda, ArturAVS, post #19862021]
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 20â35 W across versions (manufacturer datasheets, 2024).
9. How to replace the stock electrolytic capacitors for longevity?
- After warranty, disconnect all power and discharge bus caps.
- Remove main PCB; desolder OEM caps.
- Install 105 °C, â¥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 à amp-hours. 24 V à 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 1.5â2 days autonomy at 50 % depth of discharge.
12. Can any off-grid inverter run without batteries?
Certain MPP Solar models ship with âPV-Priority No-Batteryâ 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]