I’ve got one. Gotta say it’s a top notch unit. It does 90% of things and the fast charging is the cream on top. For home back I’d go a bigger unit but for portable and camping this is perfect

@TheTechnologyMan

9 ай бұрын

Nice one - thanks for the feedback!

Wonderful review. You convinced me to purchase one along with the solar panels. Thx!

@TheTechnologyMan

8 ай бұрын

Great glad the review helped. Please let us know how you find it!

You just saved me $99 AUD as I almost bought an MPPT charger for my 180! This confirmed my researched that I dont need one. Thanks!

@TheTechnologyMan

8 ай бұрын

Great glad to help!

Very good review thank you for your time

@TheTechnologyMan

4 ай бұрын

No problem hope it helped!

Really great review as always and very detailed. I was considering the anker powerhouse 767 but also the bluetti ac200max ? Will you be doing a review on the Bluetti ac200max in the future ? I will keep a look out on your channel , keep up the good work, best regards.

@TheTechnologyMan

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! And thank you for the suggestion - I will look into it!

I love the screwdriver used to attach the earth lead.

@TheTechnologyMan

3 ай бұрын

Yes unfortunately I have quite the tool addiction 🤣. It's a Wera 8009.

Your review is very informative. I like the level of detail you go to. I have a Bluetti AC180 and have noticed that the machine will cut out sometimes when I am using a 1200W Nespresso machine. The battery capacity could be 90% and yet it still cuts out after heating the coffee machine, the power drops to zero. I store the machine in my campervan and this problem seems more frequent after the outside temp drops to around zero. Inside the house the Bluetti works fine when using the Nespresso, although I do notice continuous variation in the AC output. Do you think cold weather affects the battery in the way I have described?

Excellent review...concise, informative and useful. One question please...Renogy are doing a brilliant deal on their 200 watt solar panel currently, nearly half the price of the Bluetti....would this work on the AC180 and have you tested that panel...Many thanks,

@TheTechnologyMan

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! No sorry not tested that one - but if it has MC4 connectors you should be fine - just double check the voltage.

We have ac180 it’s amazing.

@TheTechnologyMan

10 ай бұрын

It is an impressive unit!

You are an awesome reviewer, do you think they can put firmware to raise to 8 amps for 24v charging

@TheTechnologyMan

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! I doubt it but maybe something to check with Bluetti.

thanks for review, but i bought AC70 which i needed 2x usb-c 100W, some how ac180 has only 1 usb-c

Nice. Question: I want to use one of these in my allotment shed to power some 12v LED lights, recharge my battery power tools and run some mains powered tools like a circular saw, jigsaw, planer etc. I also plan to hook it up to a 100W solar panel on the roof to trickle charge it when the suns out. In the main I'll charge it at home and simply connect it up when I get to the allotment. Can I use any 100W panel and just connect it via the MP4 connectors?

@TheTechnologyMan

23 күн бұрын

Most 100W panels should be fine - just double check the voltage and that they have MC4 connectors. A 100W panel should top up the AC180 ok for limited use - but the power tools might drain it fairly quickly.

Great review, although I've got to stop watching them! These power stations are addictive! I now have 6 units, a Ecoflow river max, Zendure Superbase, a number of different size Vtoman with expansion batteries and a Renogy. There are a lot of choices all with there pro's and cons!

@TheTechnologyMan

8 ай бұрын

Thanks - and know what you mean!

Can you explain expansion batteries. Besides more battery capacity, is there more watts for , let's say, large appliances. Thanks

@TheTechnologyMan

8 ай бұрын

No - output is based on the inverter which is usually integrated in the main unit. You just get additional capacity.

@cdonuts7335

8 ай бұрын

Except for the VigorPool Captain 1200, the first that joining two units together doubles to 2400 Watts power and 2560Wh.

Hi, when i activate turbo charge, I get 1200w input, but then the watts input drops to around 350w, doesnt fast charge from 0 to 100% in around a hr.. takes around 2 hours

@TheTechnologyMan

7 ай бұрын

I find fast charging only works when the unit is completely cooled down. Leave it for a 8 hours or so.

@leongidden254

7 ай бұрын

@TheTechnologyMan Thank you, yes this is correct, the unit will optimise itself to provide what it feels is the correct power Input based on the internal temperature of the components. Any recommendations for foldable solar panels other than Bluetti 's brand ?🙂

If you have the AC180 what do you think of it? Or if there’s another power station you want me to test let me know! Bluetti AC180 (UK): shrsl.com/47rmk Bluetti AC180 (US): shrsl.com/47rmn Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:50 Overview What's in box, weight, dimensions 1:12 Compared to BLuetti EB70, AC200P and EcoFlow Delta 2 1:48 Build, no waterproof rating 2:13 Overview of inputs and outputs, general look at power station 3:00 Operating the AC180 3:21 Charging Charging options: mains, car, solar 3:55 Mains charging speed tests, charging modes (silent, standard, turbo) 5:01 Temperature and fan noise tests (hear for yourself fan noise) 5:52 LCD display, smartphone app 7:10 Charging from car 12V outlet 7:21 Charging at 24V (if you car / van has it), testing full DC charging input range 12V-60V 7:56 Solar charging, testing Bluetti PV350 9:30 Solar charging with cheaper Bluetti PV200 10:24 Dual charging - mains and DC 10:46 Charging with Bluetti's expansion batteries 11:03 Performance AC outlets intro, checking pure sine wave outputs 11:28 Power Lifting mode demonstration 12:12 Temps and fan noise at full AC output (hear for yourself) 12:40 Testing AC outputs household and workshop devices, overloading unit 13:22 Parasitic drain AC subsystem, Eco mode config 13:48 Testing DC outputs: 12V, USB-C and USB-A ports, wireless pad 14:56 AC battery capacity test and efficiency 15:31 DC battery capacity test and efficiency 15:40 UPS modes (offline and online demonstration and tests) 16:50 Grounding port explanation, usage. Further info: gudgear.com/how-to-ground-a-g... 17:24 Conclusions

How come that ac200p said power oak on the front?

@TheTechnologyMan

7 ай бұрын

Confusingly Bluetti used to brand their UK units PowerOak - don't think they do anymore - this AC180 is branded Bluetti.

How long to run a ceiling fan?

@TheTechnologyMan

Ай бұрын

Depends on the power requirements of the fan. If it's on a plug, get a cheap energy monitor and check its consumption and then you can work out how it's last on the AC180.

The 10 amp 12v input is a deal breaker for me. My DC2DC charger allows up to 50 amps, which is much better when using it camping and relying solely on the car’s alternator to keep it topped up which is my camping style. Having an all in one plug and play unit that is neat and tidy with many outlets built in would be awesome but this is not it for me unfortunately.

@TheTechnologyMan

7 ай бұрын

Shame but to good to hear your feedback.

@ian9toes

7 ай бұрын

@@TheTechnologyMan Apparently I can get around that with a DC step up converter and use the solar input as my DC input. I can step the 12 v up to 48 v and it will take 10 amps. So that will be 480 watts vs 120 watts.