I bought a Licciti battery box Pro with a 280 Ah prismatic Lifepo4 cell battery which ran my traditional top fridge for 40 + hours. Whichever power station one chooses, they can save alot of of money and help if the grid goes down like the recent Houston Hurricane. Thank you for the video.

Watching this review while at home with no power due to Hurricane Berly. I have a small Jackery 500 and small EcoFlo 600 These worked well for a short amount of time. However I need more power. I thought I was prepared because it’s been years since I have lost power this long. Now I’m trying to learn more advanced things I need to do to ensure I have more than enough power for my house.

@Outdoor_Prepper

12 күн бұрын

Thanks for Watching!

@ewitte12

11 күн бұрын

I'll be at about 19KW total once the powerwall goes in. 6.4KW in panels.

Thank you, Bro, just bought the AC180 w 200w Solar Panel on Amazon.

@Outdoor_Prepper

12 күн бұрын

Thanks for Watching!

Thanks for the info

Great video, thanks for your time

@Outdoor_Prepper

12 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and Thanks for Watching!

These power stations are required gear for California residents due to the crappy power grid, skyrocketing electricity costs and the maniacal drive for EVs. Not to mention the power shutoffs due to 'safety'. 7/14/2024, Amazon Prime Deal is $549 for the AC180. I also got an additional 5% off! Hope this helps anyone make a decision. The Prime Deal pushed me over the edge and I have one on it's way.

@Outdoor_Prepper

12 күн бұрын

Thanks for Watching!

thank you for the review... that's good to know Bluetti AC180 capability...

@Outdoor_Prepper

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I have 3 Batteries AC180 Anker C1000 and a EcoFlow River Pro2 call me crazy but I went crazy with sales. 3 so not to have extentions throughout the house but cover 2 -3 rooms the pro 2 is smaller easier to use daily if want. Not a camper, would like too though. Have for emergencies feel it will happen. Did once when Circ Panel went out 3k to replace took week with estimates. Get 3 + estimates First 2 6-7k Few outlets did work. In the meantime, to recoup few dollars will run TV off units every now and again. No lamps lights built into switches

@Outdoor_Prepper

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@outbackeddie

15 күн бұрын

These things are addicting. I have 3 of them and I'm just about to buy another one which will be dedicated solely to short camping trips.

@otuagoma

14 күн бұрын

I have the same idea. So far I have the Grecell 2200, on the way is a small ecoflow 300 watt and just for fun and cellphones I got 2 jackery explorer 100 plus,each 86 dollars. Last year I did get me a Westinghouse 9500 dual fuel but I will stick to the portable ones from now one. Now I have to get familiar with panels next

I haven't seen a 200W solar panel review yet that pulled in over 150w even in strong sun. But it's still decent.

@Outdoor_Prepper

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

You have it charging on silent mode @ 250 watts. You can charge and use it at the same time its called pass through charging. No need to let it rest that is what fan is for.

@Outdoor_Prepper

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Pretty sure I had it in standard mode for charging but good point with the pass through - I didn’t consider that.

I think you need both a gasoline generator and a battery bank like this. It gives you the ability to save massive amounts on fuel by charging the battery bank and to operate without any noise. I definitely plan to get one but a larger unit.

@Outdoor_Prepper

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and I totally agree with you - that’s why I have both the Bluetti and gas/propane generator!

@LarryDickman1

20 күн бұрын

True. I have a small propane generator for extended cloudy days to supplement my solar if needed. I have never needed it.

@meauxjeaux431

10 күн бұрын

YES ! MY THOUGHS ALSO. I JUST BOUGHT THE HONDA INVERTER 2200, AND WILL BE GETTING ANOTHER ONE THIS WEEK. I AM ALSO GOING TO GET EITHER THE BLUETTI OR JACKERY, PREFFERABLY IN THE 3,000 RANGE, AND POSSIBLY WITH A SECOND BATTERY. TIRED OF WORRYING ABOUT NOT HAVING ENOUGH POWER, ESPECIALLY DURING HURRICANE SEASON AND LIVING 30 MILES FROM THE GULF.

we just built a tiny home (KZread studio) and just bought this with Amazon Prime Days savings!

@Outdoor_Prepper

12 күн бұрын

Thanks for Watching!

im looking into getting this bluetti ac180 with a gofundme, and i can already tell that i will like this PowerStation you should also invest solar panels free energy because you will have unlimited power ONCE the sun comes out. and when the sun is staying up, you get the most out of your solar panels. why go and put a gas power generator outside during a rainstorm and having that sitting in the puddle, when you can get the solar panels yes, it may be worth the money, and all, at the end of the day, you will get the most out of the power the power generator of what you have currently, should you buy a solar panel? i would say yes, cause it maybe 300 watts of solar input, and thats well worth it, as long as the sun is out, you get free energy.

@Outdoor_Prepper

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! The ac180 is great and I agree solar panels would compliment it very well! I’ll try to get some and do a review on them in the future to test the charge time in the ac180 with solar!

you can vary the display timeout from the app.

@Outdoor_Prepper

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the tip!

The AC180 is still on sale and I would get it to keep inside my truck and use with my Ham radios. I see you are also a Ham radio enthusiast. But after I saw HOBOTechs review of the AC180 it is too noisy for Ham radios. Other than that it is a great small unit that packs a lot of features and at a great price currently.

@Outdoor_Prepper

3 ай бұрын

I haven’t used it with any radio equipment yet but definitely like it for backup power for my fridge, lights, and phone.

@klatlap

23 күн бұрын

The best way to use this unit with radios is to get a lithium battery, connect your radio to the battery and use this unit to charge the battery.

All bluetti units have pass through technology, you can't harm it by using it immediately..

@Outdoor_Prepper

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video!

@Outdoor_Prepper

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support! I love my ac180 and 200L! If I get any other units I’ll definitely do a review!

One question please. If using as UPS it kicks on when power is lost and I assume off when power comes back. , but once power comes back does it charge itself back up while supplies power to whatever.

Have you tried charging your AC180 using your Champion 2500 inverter generator, haven't seen anyone try that on KZread. Iv'e read that some of the Bluetti power stations don't like generator power. Thanks!

If you bought AC200L Why would you want the AC 180? Because you couldn’t have used the money to buy expansion battery for AC200L . You did make a good investment in Bluetti. I have 4 batteries and mostly use them off grid and solar panels to charge them. You are going to really like AC200L

@Outdoor_Prepper

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I use the ac180 at a small apartment and the 200l at a small house - 2 different use cases

@TommyJones49

Ай бұрын

I have 3 Batteries AC180 Anker C1000 and a EcoFlow River Pro2 call me crazy but I went crazy with sales. 3 so not to have extentions throughout the house but cover 2 -3 rooms the pro 2 is smaller easier to use daily if want. Not a camper, would like too though. Have for emergencies feel it will happen. Did once when Circ Panel went out 3k to replace took week with estimates. Get 3 + estimates First 2 6-7k Few outlets did work. In the meantime, to recoup few dollars will run TV off units every now and again. No lamps lights built into switches

@zodaguado6655

10 күн бұрын

Weight and space

Also bluetti does not show wattage output under 30 watts

@Outdoor_Prepper

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and thank you for that info! I was actually wondering if that might be the case - it’s good to know!

Still satisfied with the AC180...

@Outdoor_Prepper

12 күн бұрын

Thanks for Watching! i used the ac180 a week ago for a 5 hour long power outage. It powered my computer, fridge, router, and lights so i was very pleased with it!

@t.d.harris1311

12 күн бұрын

@@Outdoor_Prepper Great, I bought 2 during Prime days, we live in Northwest Florida, with hurricane season upon us. I ran my full size refrigerator for 12 hours as a test with no problem.

This thing is 90% efficent on dc and 89% on AC.

@Outdoor_Prepper

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! It’s a great unit and I think it will prove its worth during the next power outage!

@hertechprep

Ай бұрын

I also found out it takes 15wh just from being powered on.

Did you see the AC180T? They should have made the new AC240 with removable batteries like the AC180T because the AC240 is way too heavy! If you found the AC180 to be heavy, the AC200L may shock you as it is way heavier but the AC240 is just too heavy at 70lbs for the average person.

@Outdoor_Prepper

3 ай бұрын

I actually have not seen that - I will check it out. The ac200l is pretty hefty as well, weighing in just over 60lbs. The handles do help though and are fairly strong.

Tv, internet modem, and 2 lights each take around 10W. For how many hours can Ac180 last?

@Outdoor_Prepper

Ай бұрын

I would estimate probably 8-10 hours

those are mc4 connectors.

@Outdoor_Prepper

3 ай бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

i like my ac180 i bought a cover for mine too.

@Outdoor_Prepper

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! What cover did you buy for it? It’s a good idea and Id be interested to buy one as well.

@lockandloadlikehell

Ай бұрын

Because that's called generating energy

Can you supply charge at the same time you are pulling out watts?

@Outdoor_Prepper

12 күн бұрын

Thanks for Watching! Im told you can although I have not personally tried it yet.

@JT012

12 күн бұрын

Yes, my ac180p does.😊

You have It in eco mode sir.

@Outdoor_Prepper

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I am wondering if it can power an inflatable hot tub.

@Outdoor_Prepper

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Depends on the power consumption but a hot tub probably takes too much power

@janvanlandeghem9749

15 күн бұрын

No. Probably the bubbels and or jets. Not the heater, that's >2000W

Does this capable to switch in 110/220 volts?

37 lbs

how can you be calling it a solar generator,? it can be charged from solar'.

@Outdoor_Prepper

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

there is no way that big fridge only uses 40 watts. open the doors and let us see the temp.

@l.e.phillips

Ай бұрын

When the compressor isn’t running, it very well could. Only takes a quick google search to find out: “Most typical fridges use between 100-400 watts. To find your fridge's wattage, just: Multiply the number of amps listed on the fridge's nameplate by the voltage (usually around 120). Then, because the compressor only runs about 30% of the time, divide the total wattage by 3. This number gives you the average running wattage of your refrigerator per hour.”

@Outdoor_Prepper

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@cheezmo2k

13 күн бұрын

My full size fridge runs about the same 37-40 watts. As long as you don’t let it warm up before plugging in the battery pack, it will run efficiently.