I'm considering buying the Eco Worthy 3000 watt inverter and charger but I want to make sure it's a good choice before I commit! I ran the numbers and it seems like building a comparable system with separate parts would end up costing a lot more. I know the industry has some pricey options like Victron, and the Eco Worthy seems more budget-friendly. If you have experience with it, I would love to hear your thoughts! Does it work well? Any quirks I should know about?
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I actually got one of those Eco Worthy kits from eBay, and for a low-budget setup, it works just fine! I did swap out the MPPT controller for a Victron and added a Cerbo for remote monitoring, but the Eco Worthy equipment itself has been reliable. I’m still using their solar panels, batteries, and inverter with no issues!
Yes, that's the one! I installed it at my off-grid spot with 1200 watts of panels, and it's been performing pretty well. I hooked up a generator for backup power, and I can pass through power when needed. Just a heads up though, the monitoring with the included dongle is pretty much useless—better to get a shunt monitor instead! Also, keep in mind that the unit can’t run on solar alone; you need batteries for it to work.
Just a note, AIO (All-In-One) systems like this can have their quirks. I noticed the MPPT in my Eco Worthy setup can be a bit inefficient and sometimes cuts out even when the battery still needs charging. But it’s way cheaper than the Victron options, so you just have to weigh your priorities!
Thanks for that insight! So it sounds like it’s a good value but has some trade-offs?