JFY solar inverters reviews

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JFY solar inverters review

JingFuYuan Tech. Co. Ltd. (also known as. JFY) is a Chinese solar manufacturer established in 2003. The company specializes in the production and sale of solar systems, telecom power supplies, PV inverters, hybrid power systems and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. JFY operates as a subsidiary of Emerson, a multinational company active in a diversified range of industries including commercial & residential solutions, businesses industrial automation and network power.

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UPDATE : February 23, 2018.

According to a bulletin from Australia's Clean Energy Council, a Shenzhen JingFuYuan Tech Co Ltd inverter model (Sunleaf 3000TL), tested by CEC for compliance with AS 4777-2 has failed that testing.

The CEC considers failing the Passive Anti-islanding test and other issues pose a potential safety issue as the inverter may not shut down under some grid fault conditions..

The CEC says it isn't practical for it to test all JingFuYuan Tech. Co. Ltd. inverters, so it considers the results of the model tested as indicative of other models until demonstrated otherwise.

All Shenzhen JingFuYuan Tech Co Ltd models will be de-listed from the CEC Approved Products list from 2 March 2018.
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JFY headquarters are located in Shenzhen, and the manufacturing lines together with the Research and Development laboratories extend for over 16000 m². The company can also rely on a network of several offices and warehouses located in the Philippines and in Australia. This means that Australian customers can refer directly to the office in Silverwater (NSW), should they have any specific enquiry or warranty-related issue.

JFY’s products have been used to power applications in different fields such as aviation, telecommunication, public security, post services, government projects and many more.

The company specializes also in the production of on-grid, off-grid, and hybrid inverters, solar pumping inverters, with a power range between 1.5 and 1260 kW.

If you want to learn more about JingFuYuan s range of solar products, simply check out the products listed here below to find the ones that best meet your needs and requirements.

JFY Solar Inverter Reviews

These inverters are absolute rubbish. They typically stop working (no power returned to the grid). This is apparently a very common problem with them. When this happens the inverter doesn't indicate an error, so unless you check regularly for zero or near zero power for the day, they can provide no value for years before the fault is detected.
Bought From: Euro Solar Show additional information
Touch wood, it has performed without a problem for almost 5 years.
Bought From: Solahart Newcastle NF Show additional information
The inverter was a separate installation some years ago by an different supplier
Bought From: Empire Solar Systems Pty Ltd Show additional information
not working
Bought From: Euro Solar Show additional information
This should be ZERO stars.
Absolute crap.
Unfortunately the retailer shut up shop so I cant get any help.
I bought a 5kw system with 2 x 2.5kw inverters.
The retailer advised me up front the inverters occasionally fail but JFY would replace "No questions Asked" and at half the price they thought they were the best option.
Well the first replacement was needed after 6 months while the retailer was still open and it took 6 months to get replaced. Shortly after that the second one failed and that took another 6 months to replace. Now 4 years after the initial installation one of the replacement inverters has failed and JFY have not responded despite emailing and facebook messages every week for 6 months.
DO NOT BUY ANYTHING MADE BY JFY
Bought From: Seasonmakers Show additional information
Had our solar installed 5 years ago. From day 1 our power bills were still high, but we thought it was due to the pool. We run everything during the day. Our power bills keep growing, last one Oct 2020 $850. Contacted SAE, each time there is a wait of a weeks for a response. Now they want me to register it on this website and provide all this information that I have no idea what it is and connect it to wifi. Sent instructions that are so brief I can't follow them. Still waiting for someone to get back to me, meantime our power bill rises.
Bought From: SAE Group QLD Show additional information
The weather has ruined it. I can't even read the screen.
Bought From: Green Light Solar Show additional information
The system has stopped working it was installed on the 31/05/12.It stopped working almost sigx months ago.The panels are guaranteed for 25years.10 years on the inverter.10 years on installation.But cannot contact any one. Thanks Ralph.
Bought From: Great Solar Show additional information
SunTwins inverter 5 Kwh connected to 3 Kwh of panels. Failed within less than 5 years. Both electricians who have found it faulty have said "these are rubbish I've replaced hundreds of them". 2 Totally separate qualified and C.E.C accredited electricians saying exactly the same thing.I Have emailed JFY TECH 15 times got 4 replies directing me to another email address within the same company that does not exist. I have rang the 1300496278 number listed on their website, never gets answered or goes to message bank not a single call back. I took photo's of my computer screen and sent it to [email protected]. This company is THE WORST COMPANY I HAVE EVERY DEALT WITH.
I was told by my insurer after trying to get my inverter replaced under warrantee for more than 3 months to give them until close of business Friday 24/07/2020. If they still haven't responded with a replacement or a date for replacement (within a reasonable time frame) make a claim on my home and contents insurance and they will have it replaced then pursue JFY TECH for my excess, the cost of having 2 electricians look at it (already refunded), the unpaid time off work to give electricians access to the inverter, the increased cost of my electricity bill. etc. DO NOT DEAL WITH THIS COMPANY. Unless you want cheap rubbish components and endless headaches when it fails in less than 5 years. I truly mean this DON'T DEAL WITH THIS COMPANY.
Bought From: Euro Solar Show additional information
Broke - many excuses and call out fees to try and find the fault. No longer deal in Australia - have to deal in China for any warranty WOULD ADVISE ANYONE NOT TO TOUCH THIS BRAND
Bought From: Eastern Suburbs Solar Show additional information
Still within the 5year warranty, just, the JFY inverter has failed -again- and now the installation company, carbon footie, has folded and JFY are not contactable by phone or e-mail. AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE.
Bought From: Carbon Footie Show additional information
Would have given 0 Stars but that option was not offered. Our inverter stopped working under warranty - took months to get a replacement, we had to pay for the installation of the replacement which was a used one in a scratched case. This one keeps failing but at the moment starts up again when restarted. We complained the day it was installed and they agreed to replace it with a new one - but that was nearly a year ago and we have kept emailing them to ask when the new replacement will be here and we keep getting excuses like this one: "For our store do not have the JSI 2000TL replacement inverters, the next shipment will arrive in Syndey about the middle time in Nov. Then we will send a good looking and working well replacement inverter JSI 2000TL to you at first time. Sorry for it trouble you so much, my friend. "
Always a promise of a new delivery time and "sorry for trouble you so much, my friend". This company is terrible to deal with, we kept getting lies after lies after lies - and no replacement inverter. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.
Bought From: Carbon Footie Show additional information
Have had two fail. 1st one replaced under warranty. JFY is being difficult with replacement one which has now failed. This one is still in warranty.
Bought From: Carbon Footie Show additional information
JFY inverter had a 5 year warranty and basically stopped working after 7 years and needed to be totally replaced at my own cost so I would not recommend it.
Bought From: Green Engineering Show additional information
Complete RUBBISH. Had the system for 5 years and the inverter has died TWICE. Avoid like the plague.
Bought From: RACV Solar Bendigo Residential Show additional information
Lasted 3 years and now dead :(
Bought From: SolarEpress Show additional information
I have 2 jfy inverters fail within just under 6 years. the first was repaired under warranty after failing within 3 years. i had to pay the labour cost for the replacement. replacement new unit failed again just under 3 years. installer said hard company to deal with so if I want to have a go myself, try it. I said not good enough and the installer said "well that's how it works in the solar industry" the people I spoke to on the phone could not care less
Bought From: Todds Plumbing And Solar Show additional information
JSI 1500 failed just inside the 5 year warranty and was replaced for free with a solax 1.5 (after a bit of arguing)
Bought From: Euro Solar Show additional information
Our inverter caught on fire within three months and has not worked for 2 years.
Bought From: Euro Solar Show additional information
We. chose a JFY because its budget focused which still ticks the boxes with guarantee and performance. With technology and policy changing around solar so much, we also didn't want to invest with an expansive inverter in case it doesn't sync with a future battery systems. Just only 12 months on and we are looking to upgrade the 5kW system to 10kW because we are now allowed to by the government, so who knows what the futures is.
Bought From: SAE Group QLD Show additional information
JFY Suntree 3 Ph. inverter
Bought From: SAE Group QLD Show additional information
Causes some interference to short wave radio
Bought From: SAE Group QLD Show additional information
Bought From: SAE Group QLD Show additional information
I have had these inverters fail twice in three years! First time Solar Naturally attended and replaced with same for same. Now they have failed again and Solar Naturally have advised bad luck must deal with manufacturer. For 8 weeks they advise no stock. DO NOT BUY THESE!
Bought From: Solar Naturally Show additional information
Since 21/12/2016 I have been trying to have my JFY inverter replaced, whilst still under , warranty, today 26/4/17 a technician arrived, from a contract company, Go Solar, he had a refurbished unit and advised me that to his knowledge no warranty came with it. After a phone call to JFY service, Fanny advised me she had no supervisor and could not supply me with a contact number for JFY manufacturing instead she hand balled me back to my installer, Solar Naturally, I am now waiting for a call from their operations manager, phone tennis is not fun. I will keep you all updated. Wish me luck,but stay away from JFY.
Bought From: Solar Naturally Show additional information
Bought From: SAE Group QLD Show additional information
6KW panels doing on average 37 per day top was 39.6
Bought From: SAE Group Pottsville - Tweed Show additional information
1.5kW inverter at the rental property, looks like the first inverter lasted 3 years before dying, to over 6 weeks to get another one under warranty, this one lasted 3 weeks and has done 148kWh. It works in the morning with lower solar output but once it rises the inverter gets a dc leakage. Very unimpressed with the unit and the service centre. Don't buy this brand!!
Bought From: Great Solar Show additional information
JFY 3000 TL installed October 2012 its been working fine until Nov 2016 now its dead.
Bought From: Five Star Energy Show additional information
Bought From: A Womans Spark Show additional information
This is the second time it has broken down.. last time it was out for 6 months.. this time its been about 3 and still no repairs.. very very very poor customer service from not only JFY but Solar Power NSW who installed the system.
Bought From: Solar Power NSW Show additional information
Bought From: Next Generation Energy Show additional information
Lasted only 2 years no replacement after 8 weeks don't buy it especially from erou solar thanks denis
Bought From: Euro Solar Show additional information
Had the inverter for 3 years now, and it's not working well at all. It is faulty and when I check its daily total it reads 0kWh. I have checked it's output for the last 3 months and it has only done 7 kW. There service centre is even worse, they are hard to get hold of and when you do they tell you it will take 3-4 weeks to make a decision to send you another inverter, but not a new inverter a refurbished one, just not good enough.
Bought From: Great Solar Show additional information
Inverted stopped out putting power. Apparently this is very common. As it's still in warranty I called to get it serviced. I don't think anyone mans the phone as my calls went unanswered over three days. I then logged a service request via the website. A week later I had heard nothing so sent an email asking for an update. 2 weeks later and no reply to my email I call the service phone number and someone answers! Their phone line is very bad and her English is not great. She tells me it takes 3 - 4 weeks to look at my request. She said she couldn't tell me how long it would take to get someone out to look at it as my service request had not been approved yet. The JFY is a very cheap inverter hence why the support is very bad. I have a feeling I will need to do a lot of following up to make them honour their warranty.
Bought From: Plantations Show additional information
WILL BREAK DOWN VERY QUICKLY
Bought From: Chromagen Show additional information
Inverter broke down 3 yrs after installation. JFY website the worst you can see or experience. They don't employ to emails sent. The lady speaking on the phone works for 30 mins in the morning lucky if you speak her and godless you in you understand what she tells. I am now earning mandarin to see if I get lucky. Beware guys thanks. Mr Good intention.
Bought From: Chromagen Show additional information
Am keeping my fingers crossed!
Bought From: Green Wiring Show additional information
Bought From: Solar Harness Show additional information
Bought From: SAE Group QLD Show additional information
Bought From: Clean NRG Show additional information
Bought From: SAE Group QLD Show additional information
Bought From: SAE Group QLD Show additional information
It stopped working about 6 months after installation and still not working
Bought From: Solar Dynamics Show additional information
Bought From: Griffin Solar Show additional information
Bought From: Sunwise Energy PV Show additional information
Bought From: SAE Group QLD Show additional information
WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE POOR IN THIS AREA
Bought From: Euro Solar Show additional information
Suntwins 3300TL. The contract plan was to split the 12 panels into two sets of 8 and 4 on two different roof sections. The installing technician persuaded me that it would be better to arrange them as a single array of 12 on the northerly facing roof section. This he did but as he did not have with him a single inverter and we were 100km from from his supply, the only sensible option was to install the twin inverter I had paid for, with capacity for extra panels should I need them at a later date.

I do not know whether I should be rating the inverter POOR or not. See next section
Bought From: Euro Solar Show additional information
Inverter seems to be performing well. I was pleased to get the JFY unit as it seemed to get quite good reviews in general. It also enabled me to purchase a simple wifi dongle to attach to its serial port, which regularly uploads data to the solarmanpv website.

http://www.solarmanpv.com/portal/Terminal/TerminalMain.aspx?pid=9691&key=7H96GB7

Its not possible to tell if there are any age related problems with the system as it is less than a year old. The shading from the trees around the property is having a significant winter effect and is worse than I expected.
Bought From: Pure Coastal Solar Show additional information

JFY has 23 solar inverters in our database

Model DC Voltage AC Power Efficiency
CR-10000DTL250-10000Vdc10000 98.20
CR-12000DTL250-10000Vdc 1200098.20
CR-2000TL100-500Vdc200097.00
CR-3300DTL100-500Vdc330097.40
CR-4000DTL100-500Vdc 400097.60
CR-5000DTL100-500Vdc495097.60
JSI-1500TL100-450 150097.60
JSI-2000TL100-500 2000 97.00
JSI-2500TL100~500VDC249097.10
JSI-3000TL500Vdc300096.50
JSI-5000TL150-550460097.00
JSI-6000TL150-550 6000 97.60
Suntree 10000TL1000 V1000098.10
Suntree 12000TL250-1000VDC12000 98.10
SUNTREE 15000TL250~1000VDC 15000 98.10
SUNTREE 17000TL250~1000VDC 1700098.10
SUNTREE 20000TL250~1000VDC 2000098.20
SUNTREE 5000TL250~900VDC500097.60
SUNTREE 6000TL250~900VDC 6000 97.80
SUNTREE 8000TL250~900VDC800098.10
Suntwins 3300TL500 330097.30
Suntwins 4000TL500400097.50
Suntwins 5000TL500 495097.50
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