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Bob McLeran

Tue, Jun 12, 2007 10:42 PM

Just ran across what seems to be several variations on a name when
looking for a refurbished charger/inverter. One is Xantrex/Heart/Freedom
and the other is Xantrex/Trace.

Is there a difference between the two?

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Just ran across what seems to be several variations on a name when looking for a refurbished charger/inverter. One is Xantrex/Heart/Freedom and the other is Xantrex/Trace. Is there a difference between the two? -- <><><><><><><><><><><><>Mozilla Thunderbird<><><><><><><><><><> Bob McLeran and Judy Young Manatee Cove Marina M/V Walkabout (soon to be "Sanderling") Patrick Air Force Base Defever 41 Trawler Melbourne, Florida

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Ron Rogers

Tue, Jun 12, 2007 11:30 PM

Yes. Xantrex bought both Heart Inverter and Trace Inverters. They also
market the Prosine line and the Xantrex MS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger.
Heart is a modified sine wave line. Prosine is a high frequency sine wave
line as is the MS2000. However, the Xantrex company stinks.

They have their designs produced in China and episodically are out of stock.
Therefore, Patrick Gerety (formerly of Willard) can't get his warranty
honored as they have no replacements in stock. You see, they don't really do
repairs.

You may wish to look a the Dutch Victron or the Magnum line which is made by
the former principals of Heart. Both are available as either modified or
true sine wave.

Ron Rogers

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob McLeran" rmcleran@ix.netcom.com

| Just ran across what seems to be several variations on a name when
| looking for a refurbished charger/inverter. One is Xantrex/Heart/Freedom
| and the other is Xantrex/Trace.
|
| Is there a difference between the two?

Yes. Xantrex bought both Heart Inverter and Trace Inverters. They also market the Prosine line and the Xantrex MS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger. Heart is a modified sine wave line. Prosine is a high frequency sine wave line as is the MS2000. However, the Xantrex company stinks. They have their designs produced in China and episodically are out of stock. Therefore, Patrick Gerety (formerly of Willard) can't get his warranty honored as they have no replacements in stock. You see, they don't really do repairs. You may wish to look a the Dutch Victron or the Magnum line which is made by the former principals of Heart. Both are available as either modified or true sine wave. Ron Rogers ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob McLeran" <rmcleran@ix.netcom.com> | Just ran across what seems to be several variations on a name when | looking for a refurbished charger/inverter. One is Xantrex/Heart/Freedom | and the other is Xantrex/Trace. | | Is there a difference between the two?

SD

Steven Dubnoff

Wed, Jun 13, 2007 1:08 AM

You may wish to look a the Dutch Victron or the Magnum line which is made by
the former principals of Heart.

Or Outback Power Systems inverters, which are made by the former
engineers at Trace:

http://www.outbackpowersystems.com/Mobile&Marine.htm

I agree, avoid Xantrex like the plague.

Steve

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>You may wish to look a the Dutch Victron or the Magnum line which is made by >the former principals of Heart. Or Outback Power Systems inverters, which are made by the former engineers at Trace: http://www.outbackpowersystems.com/Mobile&Marine.htm I agree, avoid Xantrex like the plague. Steve ---------------------------------------------------------------- Steven Dubnoff sdubnoff@circlesys.com Circle Systems We make your data instantly usable. Download Stat/Transfer from http://www.stattransfer.com 1001 Fourth Avenue, #3200 (206) 682-3783 Seattle, WA 98154 Fax (206) 328-4788

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Arild Jensen

Wed, Jun 13, 2007 1:47 AM

-----Original Message-----
Or Outback Power Systems inverters, which are made by the former
engineers at Trace:
http://www.outbackpowersystems.com/Mobile&Marine.htm
I agree, avoid Xantrex like the plague.
Steve

REPLY
Brother-in-law reports that the CTC store in Prince George is dumping all
their Xantrex product at fire sale prices.
He was told by a store clerk that CTC is no longer willing to put up with
the "no repair" policy with Xantrex product.

So much for the bright ideas by some MBAs with no real world experience.
When will they learn?

Arild

> -----Original Message----- > Or Outback Power Systems inverters, which are made by the former > engineers at Trace: > http://www.outbackpowersystems.com/Mobile&Marine.htm > I agree, avoid Xantrex like the plague. > Steve REPLY Brother-in-law reports that the CTC store in Prince George is dumping all their Xantrex product at fire sale prices. He was told by a store clerk that CTC is no longer willing to put up with the "no repair" policy with Xantrex product. So much for the bright ideas by some MBAs with no real world experience. When will they learn? Arild

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