Exeltech 1100w/24v XP VS Xantrex Prosine 1000w/24v

i like them both.  as far as i know exeltech is an american company and their stuff is made in usa.  some folks buy them for that reason alone.  they are known for high quality and very smooth sine waves.  their tech support has been good when i called.  the exeltech is not a hardwire unit (it has plugs on the front) so if you plan to run your inverter to a main service panel and pull circuits, it may not be the right choice.

the xantrex is a nice unit that is popular with off grid and cabin folks. we keep those in stock generally.  the xantrex also has an integrated transfer relay i think, and the version we stock is intended for hardwire only on the ac and dc sides.  the dc side can accept 3/8 lugs so 2/0 battery cables can be used.

because you intend to hardwire, i would go with the prosine, but the exeltech is certainly not a bad inverter.

james
Alt-E staff

I have an Exeltech 1100/12v inverter and I love it, but I have no experience with the Xantrex Prosine.  I considered both inverters before I selected the Exeltech.  I chose the Exeltech because its made in the USA, has a little more power, and is less expensive than the Prosine.  

Other things to consider:

The Exeltech has a thermostatically controlled fan. In my application the fan seldom runs, and so the inverter is quiet.

The Exeltech has very good line and load regulation, with little distortion.  My TV has a streak-free picture, with no audio noise, since I started using the Exeltech.  

The Exeltech switches on very quickly, an important characteristic when using this inverter with a transfer switch.  The Prosine takes 2.5 seconds to transfer when using the power save setting.  If this is not a problem in your application, then it is a good feature.  Otherwise you might need to sacrifice higher no-load power drain for speed.  I believe the Exeltech uses 10 watts (no load) with an option, not 20.

A remote switch can be wired to a terminal strip on the rear of the Exeltech, but I don't believe it accepts AC wiring.

Hope this helps.

John