For those confused about battery or generator - this is an INVERTER GENERATOR. This is common knowledge for those of us that use one for camping and fishing etc. So please stop bashing him (Danny) because he is using the correct terminology.

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks most are so politically correct they can't see beyond there own nose.

@MrsLovelyPendragon

4 жыл бұрын

@@DeepSouthHomestead it's so strange to see people speaking as if they are an authority without understanding what information is being presented. Those of us that know and live this life get it. Your video was informative and you clearly stated what your expectations were. The product lit your entire home. You also said that you'll be testing it out further with the 12v mini-fridge. As it stands it did an outstanding job meeting expectations, ease of use, out of the box set up etc. and you'll be testing it to see what else it can do. There isn't much else you can ask from an unboxing video - you literally tested it on camera! Kudos to you on your video and you explained it very well. ❤️

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrsLovelyPendragon Thanks

That is awesome Danny. And yes it is considered a generator. I am a solar/power generation/control electrician offshore, for anyone who disagreed. As for bridging phases, a 6 inch jumper in the panel would have been easier. I would put the second outlet on the other phase and in the future you could get a second Bluetti and have 220 in your offgrid cabin by using each for the 2 phases. God bless.

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Yes finally someone who gets what I'm doing. Thank you

@gulfcoastsouthernliving9108

4 жыл бұрын

A small solar panel array outside facing to true south that is piped into the I.T. room in the cabin would remove the need to bring that heavy thing outside or possiblely it getting caught outside when it rains. I live in Pic. just south of you if you would like help laying it out.

@lotussun4435

3 жыл бұрын

Would be interested in learning how one or two of these could be connected and used in a 100 amp setup which is what my mobile home is

Thank you for giving information on the generators! We love watching your videos and are using tips and tricks from them as we prepare to return to our homestead. Please keep these videos coming!

This is aweaome! I was looking at that particular one and wondered if it would work for my needs during a power outage. So glad you did a review.

Good for you! It's always nice to see plans come together 😊👍

Happy for you. Looking forward to an update. And seeing how you go with the little fridge hooked up to it.

Thanks for the reassurance! My 2400wh should be here this Friday. I'm glad to see the Bluetti make it's way onto the channel. Good luck and all the best!

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

We are going to be looking into the 2400 in the future.

Well that explanation just went right over my head but I’m very happy to take your word for it😂😂😂

Good video. Thanks so much. Always looking for new ideas for our set-up here in Eastern NC. We've got this same unit for hurricane preps for our townhouse. We're not trying to run the whole house, just some essential items, like our little 12 volt fridge and some lights.

Wow that is cool. I was lost at the electric talk. But this thing is really neat

Picked one up last month. It’s is an awesome piece of gear. We use it in our 5th wheel while boondocking.

Electrician by trade, good job. As long as you leave instructions, in case you are gone. EDIT: After thinking about it for an hour, our electric bill is $162 a month, on the budget and all electric. Reduce that to $40 a month, (no electric heat and cooling) this will pay for itself in 35 months.

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

I'm an electrician also. I was thinking it might be too hard for some to grasp how I wired it. Caution must be taken when someone else uses it.

Thank you for the review. I have been going back and fourth between this unit and the Kodiac Generator. I like this better now that I see it in use. This was very helpful. God bless you and Wanda.

That is awesome! I am so happy for you !!

There's a guy from the UK that has evaluated the 1500.He does a demonstration of what the 1500 can run. According to him the 1500 will run a small energy efficient freezer. As for the price of an actual solar system, Pepper Nurse1, in Northern New York, shows how he started his system and different upgrades he has made. It's very informative. He just made a new upgrade but he made one several months, I think last fall, before the latest one. He calculated his costs including the original and the upgrade he made before his recent one. It was right around 15,000.00. The bluetti is going to be much more cost friendly. Also with an actual solar system it's not just about batteries and solar panels. There's plenty of more expensive gadgets needed. Danny, I hope you don't get mad about me posting the other channel but PrepperNurse1 is a straight pepper where your channel is homesteading. I really think he has some very informative videos out on solar power and he's honest about what it's cost him and all of the controllers and upgrades he's had to make.

Thanks for this review. We are investigating something like this for our off grid buildings.

Congratulations!

Definitely a good option by back feeding the panel.D1 ur a smart fella.

You did it! This is cool.Glad for you two.Be well you all.♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡..........

I am jealous of your cabin. Lol That's a great little generator.

Power 😁 big time power. I'm so excited I thought I was opening it. ❤ ya'll

@MrsLovelyPendragon

4 жыл бұрын

Me too! I got so excited when they started turning on the lights one by one!

I really like my little orange one!

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

We have the same one you have also. We used it the other night to run our cooler with it lasted 12 hours.

I have a shed wired up the same way. I run an extension cord from the house, runs a light, outlet and small a/c unit.

A little bit pricey but that technology will get cheaper and cheaper. Very cool!

Its a storage device, and appears to be a usefull one.

i like it, no battery bank, wires, etc etc.. just plug and play

Very nice Danny, looks like you have another piece of the puzzle in place. It feels good, doesn't it? I hope the cycle life is high on the bluetti.

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

No more than we use it should last several years.

Saw one in eBay selling at $205 plus $ 20 shipping... Have a great day...

I am of grid and let me tell you my solar powered system is expensive and requires regular upkeep and battery replacement. I am powering a whole house so the bluetti wouldn't work but having one in my tool shed would be wonderful.

Nice

This don’t even sound like English to me... I am the kind of person that has a learn everything from the beginning. Like In my English & math for college I start my books from page 1 while everyone was skipping to certain assignments the professor assigned. Now I want to learn electricity! I bet you skills are a must!

I live in a 720 ft mobile home using 100 amp breaker. I was looking for your follow-up video to find out if you have any feedback on plugging in the refrigerator or to be able to manage the thermostat or blower for a pellet stove?

QUESTION PLEASE!! What could you use for a 8’x 12’ Palram Greenhouse To put a small heater, light to see in it at night and to hook up a few heater pads in the winter time?? Without running extension cords to it!!

I was thinking about running something like that to run just my lights. Maybe even some outdoor lights. Solar panels and windmill to charge it. So if its cloudy, maybe the windmill can help charge it on cloudy days.

Hey Danny! Great video, and I always appreciate your time and talent. I did want to give you a heads up about your coupon codes. I just ordered the 2400wH Bluetti from the Amazon link you show -- but it would not accept the code bluetti15 for the $266 discount. There was another code listed on Amazon that saved me $152 but the $266 would have been better! Still a good deal... Thanks for all you have posted!

Do you have any birdies with the panel box and outlet cover taken off? I’d like to visually see how you did this so I can do the exact same thing

Id pull the trigger on 2 to 4 renogy 100w panels...youd be super set...great panels and low price...I got mine delivered from Gernany for £70 each😊👍

@versatec1

4 жыл бұрын

@@arnoldromppai5395 wow!! Thats super cheap...cant get those prices here in the UK sadly😨

QUESTION: Can I get some info on the solar panel unit. Brand name, wattage & how long did it take to fully charge the Bluetti?

I'm glad your wife showed the charging phase of ownership. I wondered about that- I also wonder if you can run those wires to the outside so you won't have to carry the Bluetti outside. Also, how long did the charge take? I'l love another video with what you've learned since owning it and your use of the Bluette.... I loved this video too! It's cool to see someone excited about a product I might want to own. Any downside other than the weight?

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Yes the wires can be ran outside. We are just in the early stages of setting up our system. It took about 10 hrs to charge it the other day. It was mostly sunny some clouds.

Hi Wanda: Can I get some info on the solar panel unit. Brand name, wattage & how long did it take to fully charge the Bluetti?

Danny, what brand and how many panels do you use for this system? I am seriously thinking of buying this system but not sur about panels yet. Thanks!

We are future homesteaders and are building a tiny house out of a shipping container. We would love to do solar and question whether this solar generator would take care of our needs. All the solar and electrical talk drives me crazy because it's difficult for me to understand. So is your plan to use the solar generator to power your tiny house and then you just recharge daily? By the way, we love your channel and are inspired by your great wisdom! I question whether we could do the solar to meet the needs of a deep freezer a refrigerator and a mini split. I know that it could be done we just don't have the skills to figure out our solar needs .

To put it in perspective for folks ... It’s actually just a ‘limited miniature solar system in-a-box’ (without solar panels). It’s the pre-assembly and mobility factor that makes them different.

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

It's a power station really.

@arthurleslie9669

4 жыл бұрын

Deep South Homestead ... I guess it depends on your definition of ‘power station’.

I wonder how many cycles the battery last? How many years is it good for and how easy is it to charge solar

How many recharges is it rated at? I can't find it on the site.

How heavy is it? Can Miss Wanda move it if she needs to?

have you investigate this generator compaired to others--and have you found any safety/fire issues with it or problems? just curious as I am about to invest in a good generator--thanks and God bless. PS--what do insurance company say about using one of these..will it void your home owners insurance etc>?

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

I checked several this one seems to fit what we need at the time. We are planning on a larger one in the future.

@michellelaclair

4 жыл бұрын

Ck out will prouse/bluetti video. He is very knowledgeable. Says he has used since last year with no issues

It’s all looking good. Can it run a small washing machine or a C-pap machine?

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

No washing machine we are off grid at the cabin. C pap depends on what it pulls in watts.

Well out of my budget. I had a Black & Decker charger station some years back, paid $75 for it at the time. Would love to know how this thing compares to something like that. I assume that the battery in it is stronger than what was in the B&D.

@atlhammer

4 жыл бұрын

Honey Hollow Homestead I have been told by local sales people and local repair shops that Black & Decker is considered disposable. Use it until it quits, then buy a new one.

good morning

What solar panel were you using?

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

It's a 100 watt panel that came with my rockpal 300 watt power station.

How are you charging it? Please tell me its hooked up to a 100w renogy solar panel! Thats an electrical marrige made in electrical heaven...thats my set up...😊👍

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

We are using both 110 and solar.

@jimfurr81

4 жыл бұрын

@@DeepSouthHomestead What is your solar panel - can you give a link to it?

Sounds like more of a portable battery pack to me, versus a "generator " I have a large solar system, but it's direct net metering, no batteries. Problem is, when I have no power due to a storm, there's not enough sunlight to run my house. Sometimes the panels are generating enough power to give me brown-out conditions, which could ruin my appliances. So, I end up flipping my main breaker off, to send all solar power to the utility company until the power comes back on. I do have a gasoline generator, which usually works well. But right now I am searching for an alternative temporary heat source. I'm on natural gas, but I don't like assuming there will always be gas, especially when temps can get down to -20 or lower. The gasoline generator is enough to run my furnace, but I still would need natural gas to run the furnace. If I got a blue eddy and kept it charged, would it be enough to run a couple small ceramic space heaters? They are pretty energy efficient and can put out a surprisingly amount of heat, without fumes & fire danger. In a grid down scenario, I would shut off most of the rooms, and have a small space to heat. Wouldn't expect it to make the rooms tropical, just enough to keep me, the pets and plumbing from freezing. Danny: - your thoughts? ...

@versatec1

4 жыл бұрын

Mythoughts...wood burner...a life saver😊👍

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

To run those heaters you would need a lot larger system with storage ability. Electric heat is never really very efficient.

Running appliances is a whole different ball game. A fridge will drain your batteries in about ten minutes or less. Propane fridge is the way to go if your solar budget is low.

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

This is true we are running a 12 volt cooler right now till we can do better.

😊

Technically you could have just used a jumper from one leg of the double pole breaker to the other leg and accomplished the same thing. That is all you did at the receptacle. There was never any 220 to turn into 110. You would need a 180° phase shift to have 220 across both legs. You can put a multi meter across the breaker and will read zero volts cause you are ready the same point.

If it is a " Generator " why does it need to be plugged in and charge ? I'm confused.

Woops, I hadnt reached the end of video.

Id like to have a plug that changes from 210 to 110 without having to use a fuse box. .......

Does anyone know of a similar product that’s not made in China?

4:40 Cool! You built a suicide cord (prongs on both ends, so stick one end in a live outlet and you have live prongs dangling on the other end)!! Is that to code out there? Amazing!

@JustinSurf1

3 жыл бұрын

exactly right. This is a terrible idea and I hope no one with kids tries it.

Could you have achieved the same result with just the 10/2 from recepticle to breaker, and just put a jumper in breaker connecting leg a to leg b? Also i am interested in your assesment of this compared to a small solar array. Can the battery inside this unit be replaced seperately? It is DEFFINATELY an impressive untit. Thanks for sharing

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

I'm using a 10\2 now with a separate single strand # 10 wire for the other hot leg. A solar system was going to be around 6000.00 so we held off for now.

You'll need a power transfer switch to isolate the generator from the incoming 240 volt power coming to service panel. Yes, this is a code violation.

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Yes I realize that this is a early set up for us till we get further along.

turn all lights on and leave them on ,see how long it last till needs charging

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

We only use 1 or 2 lights at a time so far none during the day. It has lasted all week with no problem.

@LEMyers-ir1du

4 жыл бұрын

How did that yellow plate Vaseline soap trap for ampids turn out for ya? I know right. Totally bogus.

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

@@LEMyers-ir1du it has really worked out great we have very few white flies now.

Just do solar , simply a better option, that would seem better for an RV. 👍🏻

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Solar was going to be around 6000.00 dollars way to expensive.

@normansandersiii5294

4 жыл бұрын

I understand the initial cost up front can be high but the beauty of it is you can start and then add to it as you go as well as it pays for its self and check with your tax office for incentive programs to help lower the cost if available. I do like your idea 💡 but I think 💭 you will find it’s short term , based on your need and appliances. 👍🏻

The unit is, indeed, amazing. Two things come to mind, however: You say its VERY heavy, yet you need to set it outside to charge with the solar panel. That seems a major inconvenience. QUESTION: WILL YOU MOUNT IT ON SOMETHING LIKE A GARDEN CART WITH TWO FEET AND TWO WHEELS FOR EASE OF TRANSPORT? The other thing is that, Danny, you're an electrician, and could revamp the wiring to make your 'electric box' on the wall into a 110 'servant' (don't know what to call what you did). The unit seems complicated that way to a 'civilian' of-grid user. You said its not Code. QUESTION: IF A CIVILIAN (NON-ELECTRICIAN) CONSUMER HAD TO GO TO AN ELECTRICIAN, WOULD THEY/AS A PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICIAN, WIRE IT UP THE WAY YOU DID? Its very enticing, that's for sure!

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

I will build a cart eventually. When unplugged from the wall it's safe. Plus kill the breaker and nothing is hot.

@arnoldromppai5395

4 жыл бұрын

@@DeepSouthHomestead the male plug when unpluged is not safe, it is hot until you turn the unit off, many wouldnt know, or forget, killing the breaker in the pannel dont kill the power in the male plug

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

@@arnoldromppai5395 when you unplug it from the wall it's no different than any other receptacle in the cabin. Killing the breaker shuts off all power to that system including the receptacle.

@roberth58

4 жыл бұрын

@@DeepSouthHomestead Not what Arnold is saying. Try this, turn on the bluetti then kill the breaker unplug the 20amp plug from the wall socket and stick it into your hand. Do you still think its safe?

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

@@roberth58 only an idiot would do that.

My husband wants to know why you keep calling that a generator when it's actually not? He says it's just a battery.

@versatec1

4 жыл бұрын

Because it can be charged by solar panels

@lyndabuchholz1216

4 жыл бұрын

Actually if you think about it a battery is a generator. It generates electricity to either start a car or what ever.

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Its technically a power station. It's marketed as a solar generator.

@arnoldromppai5395

4 жыл бұрын

@@DeepSouthHomestead but there is nothing solar about it, it dont come with any solar components of any kind, its marketing of the 2020's

@skeeterburke

4 жыл бұрын

Battery, engine, generator, etc - true, if you look those up in a physics textbook or just a regular dictionary, there are specific definitions for those. Battery would be the proper term for this device

Danny I been looking at this one. Let me know how you like it. Watch all your videos. I made garden videos on my progress. Please check them out if you ever have time.

YOU NEED TWO SOLAR PANALS. ONE ISNT SUFFICIENT FORE A BETTER CHARGE.

made in Shenzhen

i normally dont say bad on here but you must be being paid or given it free, no one can so highly recommend something after only having it for 2 days, and not tested on anything but a few low draw LED' LIGHT try a few months with toasters, syou say it can sit for months and be ready to go, how would you know, you just got it, i do know any company that signs up with a you tubers owns you, lost control, they tell you what you have to say. i thought you were better then this. trust is everything. a 1000 watts it nothing, you dont even know how long it will run with a 1000 watt draw, never mind a 200 watt draw, funny how so many get bought here on you tube to feed, sorry but i call bs..

@DeepSouthHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

First off no one tells me what to say. It's strictly my opinion for what I need. it's been running my cabin for a couple of weeks with no problems. Just hooked it to my cooler mini fridge and ran all night with no problem. I'm the one that requested the power station to review so I could help other's looking for an alternate power source.

@arnoldromppai5395

4 жыл бұрын

@@DeepSouthHomestead i know to well how these compainies operate and i am not the only you tuber that backs it up, they will give you there product, an some pay, but you must go by there script. if you dont, they dont pay, and your in big problems due to contract you sign. my point is, you said you had it for 2 day, and oh how great it is and big thumbs up, no one can give an honest review of anything with out a few months of beating it up. and this is what got me right in the gut. i have a number of brands and sure there good for a short time, then the warranty runs out and so do it.. the electronics in them all are cheap off shore crap that dont last.

@fadedglory1045

4 жыл бұрын

Funny how pissed people get if a person wants to review and make a few bucks... it's an honest review. So what if he makes a couple bucks. No one getting rich here.

@Angie-jg4nz

4 жыл бұрын

Arnold Romppai what does it matter to you, exactly? Is it because this channel is promoting self sustainability and some off grid ideas, so they shouldn't try to make money in any fashion or use any kind of power source? There are many channels that advertise, try out, give reviews on several of the same companies and products but that doesn't make them the sell out you are implying. This is how companies grow. I've never heard them say, we want to live like the cavemen did with absolutely no modern items. They are promoting self responsibility, accountability and teaching skills to others to do the same! Major ego trip happening!