Renogy 3000W 240V Off-Grid Pure-Sine Wave Inverter & UPS
Renogy 3000W 240V Off-Grid Pure-Sine Wave Inverter & UPS Function 3000 Watt Solar Power Converter 12VDC to 230VAC ETL Listed w/Cables
FAQ
- Can I use the inverter with a 24V system?
- No. This model can only work with 12V battery system.
- Can I use this inverter to charge my batteries?
- No. The Renogy 12VDC to 230VAC inverter can only convert DC power to AC power. Please check the Renogy Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger, and we have 12V 1000W and 12V 2000W for your options.
- How do I hook up the Inverter? What size cable should I use, and is it included?
- When connecting the inverter to the battery always use the thickest wire available, in the shortest length practical. Cables are sold separately. (not included in the package)
- Can I use this inverter to charge my batteries?
- No. This inverter only provides 12V to 230V conversion. Please find more with Inverter Charger.
- Can this inverter work with Lithium batteries?
- Yes, as long as the lithium battery is rated for 12V applications.
What size inverter should I buy?
- 1. Sizing the right power output. Inverters will be rated by a wattage value, telling you how many watts they can run at one time. For example, imagine you had a 500 Watt Fridge and 800 Watt Air Conditioning. These two items would be 1300 Watts and would require an inverter with a higher wattage than 1300W. Renogy 2000W and 3000W inverter will meet your power needs.
- 2. Check your battery voltage. The DC voltage rating on the inverter will tell you what battery bank it is compatible with. For example, a 12V battery bank will require an inverter that is compatible with 12V DC input.
- 3. Size your installation spaces. What area or space will you set your inverter? Make sure the inverter will fit in the space you have in mind with enough room around it for proper ventilation and no fire hazards.
- 4. Remote operation is important. Renogy pure sine inverters come with convenient remote control and DC HOME APP options so that you can operate the unit from afar.
Do I need Modified Sine Wave, or Pure Sine Wave?
- Modified sine wave inverters are older technology and generally less expensive. They can be used for many standard appliances but may cause trouble with delicate electronics or audio equipment. Some equipment may work but run hotter than normal. Pure sine wave inverters are a bigger investment, but much more versatile.
- 1) Output voltage waveform is a pure sine wave with very low harmonic distortion and clean power like utility-supplied electricity.
- 2) Inductive loads like microwave ovens and motors run faster, quieter and cooler.
- 3) Reduces audible and electrical noise in fans, fluorescent lights, audio amplifiers, TV, Game consoles, Fax, and answering machines.
- 4) Prevents crashes in computers, weird print out, and glitches and noise in monitors.
| Weight: | 7.6 kg |
| Dimensions: | 53.6 x 30.2 x 18.9 cm; 7.59 Kilograms |
| Part: | R-INVT-PUH1-301235-UK |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Manufacture: | Renogy |
| Dimensions: | 53.6 x 30.2 x 18.9 cm; 7.59 Kilograms |
| Reference: | R-INVT-PUH1-301235-UK |
seems to be a nice inverter but when I tried it as a UPS it drained the battery even though it was on mains. So I tested it and it drained the battery at 220mA (about 2.5W) so if you leave it as a “UPS” you can end up with a drained battery when you need it for a power cut. It would be a bit better if you use the remote to turn it off every time you use it… but in 5hrs you would loose about 1AH of battery backup.
Excellent Invertor used mainly to charge my tool batteries. Quiet and does the job perfectly.
It’s not broke a sweat yet and is silent nae complaints
running 2 tvs ,xbox , lights without issues.
If you listen to short wave and or Medium Wave, it does produce quite a bit of interference.
But then from asking on the off grid forum they all do.
Reception on FM and TV is not affected so perfect for normal people : )
It has run all appliances microwave, Air Fryer, TV, computers, power tools within its 3000 watts perfectly..
Ink jet printers are also fine but not Laser printers, as the heaters start current on them is very high.
This is a well documented problem with laser printers, so not a fault with this inverter.
The cables supplied to connected it to the battery bank are not really heavy enough. so I would recommend upgrading them.
God Bless
Great product, I have also bought the whole solar panel system and I’m looking forward to getting this set up, from what I’ve tested so far it’s great, solid build quality, same as the rest of the parts.
Excellent product but I wish I’d checked the Renogy website before purchasing – discount offered beat the price on here.
Having read a ton of reviews and watched lots of social media videos i decided this Renogy 1000w fitted my requirements.
The device itself is huge! Much bigger than i expected. It feels substantial – and the build quality is excellent. Wiring up the inverter to the battery was a 2 minute job using the included cables. You also get a wired remote with the inverter, but i decided not to use this. The inverter has one 3 pin UK plug socket on the front. I connected up my projector and powered it on – it worked great!
What i really love about this inverter is that it is totally silent! My projector on ECO modes draws around 170w, and clearly the inverter is comfortable with this load without ramping up the internal fan. We have a smaller 500w inverter which we use to power other small device, but this thing is noisy!!! So it was great that the Renogy was silent. We use the inverter for around 4-5hrs a night, and yes it is reasonably warm after this time, but nothing that would concern me. The device is fully fused and has good safety features. I had zero concerns using this device. I have not pushed it anywhere near it’s limits, and too be honest do not intend too as i purchased this solely for my projector.
Overall i am super impressed with this inverter and would not hesitate to recommend it to others!
You get what you pay fo
Really wish they did a 24v version.
4 good quality.cables But their short so needs to B close to battery bank& circuit breakers unit performs flawlessly no heat issues But don’t use cheap breakers
Cheap 200amp breakers trip at 80:
Buy blue sea Which are about 90.00 each Or
If you go For cheaper Circuit Breakers Buy Hamola
Pack of 3- 300amp Breakers 37.99 Amazon Great Value & youl have absolutely No issues Ooh nearly forgot well packt & fast delivery.
Compared to another brand which I went through 3 invertors with.
Connected to my battery and solar panel and powers my portable battery Rey charger, laptop and monitor easily enough.
On a very sunny day with no clouds it can power my large fridge freezer. But powers hedge trimmers and other power tools easily enough. High volume alarms beeps once it cuts out.
Hopefully it lasts well into next year and beyond.
Prompt delivery, well packed, simple instructions connected it up the same day it arrived, using my 120Ah battery tested on my motorhome microwave, voltage droppped to 11 volts but inverter kept on working, pleased so far but time will tell, 2 year guarantee.
Tested so far on 500W, and it works flawlessly.
Also, it is now supplied with two pairs of 2AWG 8mm lugs cables, that should handle the peak current.
I have tried it on a Tefal 1430w oven, works really well. I also like it’s simplicity.
Great inverter well-built with heavy cables does exactly what it says it does and far better quality than cheaper ones I have had in the past.
Good size inverter looks nice works well. Remote unit is definitely worth having too.
Bought this to replace inferior brands that just didn’t cut it!
Good enough to even power my Tassimo coffee machine!
Easy to install. But could do with a digital readout.
One major word of caution – the battery cables that the inverter comes with are dangerous. The cable warm up very quickly when the inverter is place on loads in excess of 2000W within 5 minutes. Consumers could be lulled into a false sence of security by Renergy as one would expect the expect the supplier to prvide the cable that is able to cope with the inverter at it’s maximum rating: 3000W.
In short, the cables are a fire hazzard & can not be trusted! Renergy should supply cables that can handle 300A to 350A or nothing at all and reduce the price.
On a positive note, this inverter IS capable of powering my standard 8KG washing machine on a 20 degree cycle for 5 minutes.
No issues powering:
. Lawnmower – 1200W
. Chop Saw – 1500W
I have appropriate size cables (350A) on order to addrerss the issues.
Nevertheless, I would still very much recommend this inverter – if you want a 12V inverter, it is solid and works well.
NB: Disclaimer, I am not a qualified electrician, however, I know a warm/hot cable when I touch it !!
The quiescent current on the DC side is shown as 0.6A. This is quite a house number. Multiplied by the the 13V from the battery that is 7.8W for doing nothing usable. You better do not forget to switch the inverter off.
Other than those initial niggles the inverter has been behaving as one would expect. I still gave a full rating as high quiescent currents are unfortunately pretty common on such inverters, despite there being existing circuitry for micro inverters which can do a lot better. Less than 1W is perfectly doable. At those 7.8W you would have drained a fully charged 200Ah battery in just over 12 days on standby.
But I will keep my eye on developments and revise my review once the inverter will get used more. I do not plan to plug and unplug frequently, hence I just accept it as it is for now.
Installation was simple and the automatic voltage sensing 240v pass through is a great addition so saves having to add the additional wiring, circuit breakers and a selector switch.
Connection is positive and negative from your batteries, 240v input from your hook up or generaror and the remote cable if you want to use it.
Works as described, my only whine is that the UPS function is not more clearly described, as, if you insert a mains power lead into the Inverter, the output is on mains power, rather than allowing the Batteries to supply output power, so clarifying, I would like my Batteries to supply power most of the time, and only go to Mains power when the batteries are sufficiently depleted, hence saving my Mains power bill.
This UPS function is ok for some applications.
It runs washing machine, lighting, laptop & phone chargers, a fridge-freezer, henry hoover, all manor of different power tools, airfryer, pressure cooker and an espresso maker. It seems very efficient with small loads and seems the handle the big ones no-sweat!
This seems like great value for something i rely on every day!
Having had issues with the Renogy inverter (see below) I now have it functioning correctly.
For the initial installation I used the cables supplied with the unit.
Renogy contacted me due to my poor review. I was told my system was not up to the power requirements, my battery was insufficient or my induction stove was pulling a surge current tripping the unit out.
Following advice from a 3rd party I replaced the cables supplied with a 50mm2 alternative on both +ve and -ve terminals. It now operates my induction hob at 1900watts without issue.
So, as long as you use higher quality cable than those supplied it seems a good inverter. I wish the same could be said for Renogy’s customer service.
I have increased the score initially given to reflect my updated experience with this unit.
Original review:-
“Good looking sturdy unit which was straightforward to install.
Performance with my portable induction hob was less than satisfactory.
I tried it with a ring at full power (1900watts) and it tripped out after a few seconds.
I reduced the power level in stages until it would continue to run. That was at 1450watts.
Pretty disappointing for a unit rated at 2000watts continuous.
Cannot recommend to others. If I hadn’t disposed of the packaging it would be going back.
Shame really as the Renogy DC-DC charger with MPPT I bought to run alongside the inverter is really good.”
I only opted to buy it via amazon because of their excellent customer service returns policy I could have got it 30 cheaper from the supplier off their website but then you have the hassle of returning it if anything is wrong, whereas amazon arrange a collection from your door next day..Inverter 10/10 and 5*
Update: I have had this now while on tour around Europe with all the standard fittings that came with the inverter itself and can say with honesty i have not had a single issue with it – i have an induction hob connected on 2000w an Air Conditioner running 800w and also a Nespresso coffee machine all running together, the cables never felt warm or even tepid, and what is surprising to me to date is i have not once ever heard the fans come on – the inverter i purchased before this Renogy system – which was also a 3000w – The fan used to come on as soon as you turned something on, then within 30 seconds would beep and shut down – so on my personnel experience i still stand by the 5 stars i gave it – and in fact i have purchased another but via Renogy web site, at the time it was on offer at nearly 40 less than Amazon plus i got 5% off nearly 15 for a voucher – i personally cannot fault it !
Works like a charm !! Does what it says on the tin !! Very happy !!!!
Great bit of kit especially the ac pass through, runs my 800 watt microwave off the battery no problem.
The battery terminals are spot on and feel really secure, you dont have to deal with irritating beebs on high surge loads, and the added automatic transfer swith is amazing and really needs to be a more common option on the smaller units (1-2kw inverters).
It happily runs a medium/large fridge freezer, microwave and a coffee machine (not at the same time) with no issues, and has even ran my house completely off grid for several hours. It’s pretty quiet too!
An added bonus i found is that the included remote uses a standard ethernet network terminal. It comes with a generous amount of wire, but is also able to utilize a female to female ethernet coupler, allowing you to increase the legnth significantly, really usefull!
I may have finnaly found a brand i can trust when it comes to this type of equipment.
Thank you Renogy, i’ll be checking out your solar panels next!