MUST PV18-5248 PRO 5.2kW 48V Hybrid Solar Inverter
- Rated output power
- 5200 W
- Battery system voltage
- 48 V
- Built-in charge controller
- MPPT, 100A
- Max PV input power
- 6000 W
- Warranty period
- 24 months
- Max PV open-circuit voltage
- 450 V
Overview
The MUST PV18-5248 PRO is a 5.2kW (5,200W), 48V hybrid solar inverter from MUST's PV1800 PRO series. It combines a pure sine wave inverter, a 100A MPPT solar charge controller and a battery charger in one wall-mounted unit, and switches automatically between solar, grid and battery power. Who it's for Homes, shops and small offices with a 48V battery bank who want to run on solar during the day, recharge from solar or the grid, and keep the power on during outages. What it can power It delivers 5,200W continuously, which is about 4–5kW of everyday loads (lights, fans, TVs, fridge/freezer, computers, a 1HP air conditioner or pump), with a 10.4kW surge for motor starts. How long it runs depends on your battery bank, not the inverter. These figures are estimates; actual performance depends on your appliances, batteries and installation. Key specifications in plain language • Solar: 100A MPPT charge controller taking up to 6,000W of panels (for example 10 x 550W in two strings), with string open-circuit voltage kept below 450V. • Charging: up to 100A total battery charging (solar + grid), with lead-acid and lithium charging profiles. • Grid: wide input range (170–280V in UPS mode, 90–280V in appliance mode) to cope with unstable supply, with a 10ms transfer time. • Runs loads from solar even without a battery. • Cold-start capable. • Anti-dust kit included. • Size: 309 x 505 x 147mm and 12.9kg, for indoor wall mounting. Compatibility Use it with a 48V battery bank: lithium (LiFePO4), flooded/tubular, AGM or gel. Set the battery type in the inverter menu before first use. Install it indoors in a ventilated space, with correctly sized battery and PV cables, breakers and earthing. Installation should be done by a qualified installer. Warranty & support 2 years from MUST, the manufacturer. We supply this product through a partner supplier, so claims are handled by MUST through that supplier; keep your proof of purchase and installation records. What buyers say See the User Reviews section below. Delivery Delivery time and cost depend on your location and are confirmed when you order.
Specifications
Battery
| Battery system voltage | 48 V |
| Compatible battery types | Flooded/tubular, AGM, gel and lead-acid (3-step charging); lithium (4-step charging) |
| Lithium BMS communication | Yes, lithium BMS communication via CAN port |
| Float charge voltage | 54.8 V |
| Overcharge protection | 60 V |
| Max charging current (PV + AC) | 100 A |
| Max AC charging current | 80 A |
Compliance
| Certifications | CE |
Features
| Peak efficiency | 90 – 93 % |
| Monitoring | LCD + Wi-Fi app; USB, RS485 and CAN ports |
| Communication | USB / Wi-Fi / RS485 / CAN |
Protections
Overload, short circuit, battery deep discharge and overcharge protection
Other features
Runs loads from solar even without a battery; Cold-start capable; Anti-dust kit included
General
| Brand | MUST |
| Model number | PV18-5248 PRO |
| Series | PV1800 PRO (high-frequency solar inverter) |
Grid
| AC input voltage range | 170 – 280 (UPS mode) / 90 – 280 (appliance mode) V |
| Transfer time | 10 ms |
| Works without battery | Yes |
Physical
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 309 x 505 x 147 mm |
| Weight | 12.9 kg |
| Package dimensions | 603 x 260 x 400 mm |
| Gross weight | 13.8 kg |
| Ingress protection (IP rating) | IP21 (indoor use) |
| Operating temperature range | -10 to 50 °C |
| Humidity | 5 – 95% (non-condensing) |
Power
| Inverter type | Hybrid off-grid (solar + utility + battery), high frequency |
| Rated output power | 5200 W |
| Rated output (kVA) | 5.2 kVA |
| Surge / peak power | 10400 W |
| Output waveform | Pure sine wave |
| Output voltage / frequency | 230V ±5% / 50Hz or 60Hz |
| Dual AC output | No (single output) |
Solar input
| Built-in charge controller | MPPT, 100A |
| Max solar charging current | 100 A |
| Max PV input power | 6000 W |
| MPPT voltage range | 150 – 430 V |
| Max PV input current | 27 A |
Specification
| Rated output (kVA) | 5.2 kVA |
| Output waveform | Pure sine wave |
| Condition | New |
Warranty
| Warranty period | 24 months |
| Warranty handled by | MUST (manufacturer), via our supplier |
Documents
General
| Brand | MUST |
| Category | Solar Inverters |
| SKU | SOL-INV-MST-5248PRO |
| Model number | PV18-5248 PRO |
| Sold by | Kioxit Store |
About the manufacturer
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | MUST Energy (Guangdong) Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Headquarters | Foshan, Guangdong, China |
| Made in | China |
| Website | View |
Questions about this product
What can it power?
It delivers 5,200W continuously, which is about 4–5kW of everyday loads (lights, fans, TVs, fridge/freezer, computers, a 1HP air conditioner or pump), with a 10.4kW surge for motor starts. Add up the wattage of everything you want to run at the same time and keep it under the rating.
Which batteries does it work with?
Any 48V battery bank: lithium (LiFePO4), flooded/tubular, AGM or gel. From our range, that includes the Felicity LPBF48100 (5kWh) and Felicity FLA48100 (5.12kWh). Set the inverter's battery type to match. Four 12V batteries in series also make 48V. Lithium BMS communication: Yes, lithium BMS communication via CAN port. Ask your installer to confirm the battery's protocol is supported. To run the full 5,200W from batteries, the bank must supply about 120A continuously, so check the batteries' discharge rating and add batteries in parallel if needed.
How many solar panels can I connect?
The built-in MPPT controller takes up to 6,000W of panels (for example 10 x 550W in two strings), with string open-circuit voltage kept below 450V. A qualified installer should design the strings.
Does it keep running when NEPA/grid power fails?
Yes. It switches between grid, solar and battery automatically, with a 10ms transfer time in UPS mode, so computers and TVs normally keep running.
Where should I install it?
Indoors on a wall, in a ventilated spot away from rain and direct sun. It measures 309 x 505 x 147mm and weighs 12.9kg.
What warranty does it have?
2 years from MUST. Claims go through MUST via our supplier, so keep your proof of purchase and installation records.
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Overall
We found no independent owner reviews of this exact model (PV18-5248 PRO). MUST has made inverters since 2010 and is one of the most widely sold inverter brands in Nigeria, valued for price and availability. As with any inverter, the most common problems reported online for budget hybrid inverters come from undersized cables, poor ventilation or PV strings above the voltage limit, so professional installation matters.