Bluetti AC200 MAX: Is it a rip off??

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  • @WillProwse
    @WillProwse Жыл бұрын

    You can find the AC200 Max Here (affiliate link): www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=833279&m=108816&u=760144 Does off-grid solar confuse you? Check out my DIY friendly website for solar system packages and product recommendations, and so much more! www.mobile-solarpower.com Join our DIY solar community! #1 largest solar forum on the internet for beginners and professionals alike: www.diysolarforum.com Check out my best-selling, beginner-friendly 12V off-grid solar book (affiliate link): amzn.to/2Aj4dX4 If DIY is not for you, but you love solar and need an offgrid system, check out Tesla Solar. Low prices and great warranty, and they can take your entire house offgrid with their new Powerwalls: ts.la/william57509 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My solar equipment recommendations (Constantly updated! Check here first): 12V/48V Lithium Batteries: www.mobile-solarpower.com/solar-batteries.html Solar System Component Directory: www.mobile-solarpower.com/solarcomponents.html Plug-N-Play Systems: www.mobile-solarpower.com/full-size-systems.html Complete 48V System Kits: www.mobile-solarpower.com/complete-48v-solar-kits.html DIY Friendly Air Conditioner/ Heat Pumps: www.mobile-solarpower.com/solar-friendly-air-conditioners.html Complete 48V System Blueprint: www.mobile-solarpower.com/48v-complete-system-blueprint.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My Favorite Online Stores for DIY Solar and Coupon Codes: -Current Connected: SOK, Victron and High Quality Components. Best prices and warranty around: currentconnected.com/?ref=wp -Signature Solar: Cheap Server Rack Batteries and Large Solar Panels: www.signaturesolar.com/?ref=h-cvbzfahsek -Ecoflow Delta Official Site: My favorite plug-n-play solar generator: us.ecoflow.com/?aff=7 -AmpereTime: Cheapest 12V batteries around: amperetime.com/products/ampere-time-12v-100ah-lithium-lifepo4-battery?ref=h-cvbzfahsek -Rich Solar: Mega site and cheaper prices than renogy! Check them out: richsolar.com/?ref=h-cvbzfahsek -Shop Solar Kits: Huge site with every solar kit you can imagine! Check it out: shopsolarkits.com/?ref=will-p -Battery Hookup: Cheap cell deals bit.ly/2mIxSqt 10% off code: diysolar -Watts 24/7: Best deals on all-in-one solar power systems, with customer support and distribution here in the USA: watts247.com/?wpam_id=3 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Contact Information: I am NOT available for personal solar system consult! If you wish to contact me, this is my direct email: williamprowsediysolar@gmail.com Join the forum at diysolarforum.com/ if you wish to hang out with myself and others and talk about solar FTC Disclosure Statement and Disclaimers: Every video includes some form of paid promotion or sponsorship. Some links on this youtube channel may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these. My videos are for educational purposes only. Information is subject to change/update at any time. Electricity is DANGEROUS and can kill. Be smart and use common sense :) DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, An affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com

  • @michellelaclair
    @michellelaclair2 жыл бұрын

    I never make any decisions until I watch the next Will Prowse review. Take that to the bank! ;)

  • @drafter_2128

    @drafter_2128

    2 жыл бұрын

    He flat out abused the equipment...Over paneling the unit and pushing 31,000 Watt Hours 24/7, for over a month?...It's not built to continually do that...🙄

  • @Fakingittilimakeit

    @Fakingittilimakeit

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@drafter_2128 its supposed to control the input. So yes it was supposedly made to do that.

  • @ABUNDANCEandBEYONDATHLETE

    @ABUNDANCEandBEYONDATHLETE

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same. Nice work Will!

  • @deeprootslandscaping4499

    @deeprootslandscaping4499

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good morning love the review. Have you heard if they have fixed the issues? I'm hearing mixed reviews but I really like this unit for my off grid cabin.

  • @robertc.6441

    @robertc.6441

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, I can tell this guy knows his stuff!

  • @yourmomsimpsforproxmox
    @yourmomsimpsforproxmox2 жыл бұрын

    Dang not waking the expansions on charge is an insane oversight. Surely software upgradable

  • @thomascoffield7467

    @thomascoffield7467

    2 жыл бұрын

    Any news on this issue?

  • @RealJohnnyDingo

    @RealJohnnyDingo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thomascoffield7467 great question, i bought the main unit but I wouldn't buy any external batteries if it's not fixed. maybe the external batteries are too smart for their own good. the main unit will power on after shutting down when solar is applied.

  • @demitaylor8873
    @demitaylor88732 жыл бұрын

    You have not ever let me down with your tests..they are timely and answ my questions before i have them..and usually i see you AFTER others promote the unit..THANKS FOR YOUR HONESTY..im looking into a titan

  • @scottjustin540
    @scottjustin5402 жыл бұрын

    For it's price, it should be something stable. If the touch sceen panel is unreliable, who knows what else won't work.

  • @reginaldjones9924
    @reginaldjones99242 жыл бұрын

    Hey Will... You're dropping em like it's hot today! Thanks and great job. 👍

  • @mzimmerman1988
    @mzimmerman19882 жыл бұрын

    You have one of the best formats for reviewing products. Keep up the great work! (and thanks!)

  • @James-ke5sx
    @James-ke5sx11 ай бұрын

    Very interesting. I'm new to this technology. I just bought the AC 200 Max and one extra battery. It's just for a small apartment so I don't need a big huge solar panel arrangement. I'm a prepper so it's just for emergencies in case things go wrong. 45 minutes after I ordered it we had one of the worst thunderstorms in history, a tornado and a power failure. We've been having lots of fires here in Canada lately. So I wanted to be prepared in case.

  • @earthkind
    @earthkind2 жыл бұрын

    I love it already! Not the product. The way you're pushing limits on the testing. Great job Will!

  • @deairreoh
    @deairreoh2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for pumping out these videos, I really really appreciate it!!!

  • @CrazyCowboyBuilds
    @CrazyCowboyBuilds2 жыл бұрын

    Almost bought this one. Thanks for the review

  • @stevejeffrey11

    @stevejeffrey11

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just wait a year or 2 they will be so much better & charge in 2 hrs tops!

  • @o4thesox
    @o4thesox2 жыл бұрын

    Great video and review. I was seriously considering buying this since my daughter takes my Jackery 500 more than I do and I needed to upgrade anyway. Now I'll hold off until further reviews comes in. Thanks for your honesty Will

  • @tomtompkins6779
    @tomtompkins67792 жыл бұрын

    Just a note what you stated about the wires and the high stack and the weight and the potential for accidents is all valid. but you can also spread the weight out if you had a weight sensitive area that you were keeping this system. you could spread the batteries out from the generator and that could be a big advantage for some application say in RVs. That's probably a very limited use for that though.

  • @mtg_hermit
    @mtg_hermit10 ай бұрын

    Did they ever fix the problem with charging the external batteries?

  • @rang123yea5
    @rang123yea52 жыл бұрын

    Will, I first find your channel about two years ago when considering doing a van build out for camping and surfing trips. Then life got in the way. I've just purchased a van and have begun to collect my hardware of all sorts the the build. From the first of your vids I watched I've always been amazed and impressed with your knowledge and presentation skills. Going forward you will be be main source of technical advice for all things electric! I hope your health is well take care and thanks for all your great work!

  • @eradicator187
    @eradicator1872 жыл бұрын

    I was about to purchase one, but I will definitely wait!

  • @ashlardarned2540
    @ashlardarned25402 жыл бұрын

    I actually prefer the cables, instead of having integrated connectors forcing the user to only use the expansion in the stacked configuration.

  • @kandrs7445

    @kandrs7445

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm of two minds. The visuals of the cables do turn me off. But more over, I have pets and clumsy little relatives. I know my cat will chew on any cable, not to mention a nephew thinking "Oh, this will be fun to pull". But like you, I see the potential in the cables. If they could be a bit longer, you could stack 6 expandables in 3 stacks of two batteries. And if one stack gets run down, it's simply a matter of disconnecting cables instead of unlatching, lifting, lining up, and relatching like the titan

  • @alandustin7522
    @alandustin7522 Жыл бұрын

    You are such a jewel..I purchased this unit to power a small camp in Maine..

  • @breakdownbill1
    @breakdownbill12 жыл бұрын

    Hi Will. Yesterday I received the Bluetti sp200 solar panels. They far exceed my expectations. I am going to get the Bluetti Max it is the unit I have long been waiting for. It is the only unit that will fit what I need perfectly

  • @zfontain1975

    @zfontain1975

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why not the AC300? I like the max also but the AC 300 looks better even with one battery.

  • @kcfield1
    @kcfield12 жыл бұрын

    Will. Your power station reviews are outstanding and unbiased. I wonder if you would consider doing a video comparing customer service quality between the major power station companies after purchase. Customer service responsiveness is a major factor in deciding which unit to purchase. Specifically: Which companies stand by their product when something goes wrong? How long does it take to get a response when a problem arises? Who has the best warranties? Is there phone support or just email support? How are the reseller and BBB ratings for the various companies, etc. Thanks for your consideration.

  • @BeeeHonest
    @BeeeHonest2 жыл бұрын

    Once again thank you for doing the review. I am currently in the market for a solar power system that can be used as backup power and campsite power. I will wait for your next review before making any decision.

  • @allbutgrey
    @allbutgrey2 жыл бұрын

    Eagerly waiting on an update to this review!

  • @jimnjele.bean-dayone3505
    @jimnjele.bean-dayone35052 жыл бұрын

    So if the expansion packs came back on when charging began or when the main unit was fully charged AND if the display had not locked up, this would be good to go....Thank you for the review and testing you do sir !! It helps the rest of us out immensely.

  • @danemmerich6775
    @danemmerich6775 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Will for your expertise. This helped make my decision on this unit.

  • @chipmayo1850
    @chipmayo18502 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review….. was just looking into purchasing one… think I’ll wait now…lol

  • @donniemiller.1603
    @donniemiller.16032 жыл бұрын

    Ty for the videos, it's helping me alot.

  • @johnbroystonjr23
    @johnbroystonjr232 жыл бұрын

    Hey Will Prowse!!! Great review of this product. If you get your hands on the new Pecron S1500, it would be absolutely fantastic to hear what YOU have to say about it. We appreciate the information that you provide. Thank you so much for sharing. 😎

  • @dahveed284
    @dahveed2842 жыл бұрын

    Nice review. I like how honest your reviews are. Other reviews may or may not test as rigorously as you do and they may or may not disclose weaknesses of the reviewed products. I too am skeptical of unreleased products, especially crowd funded ones. I personally hate the term "solar generator" because these units generate nothing. They do store energy and supply it in a usable form.

  • @VANquishedAdventures
    @VANquishedAdventures2 жыл бұрын

    I suggested to their rep a while back that they use right angle adapters for those heavy expansion cables for space saving and less chance of them getting snagged and toppled over. We can only make suggestions. I know a few people have had screen response issues(200p) and restarting the unit resolved them. It reminds me of the Microsoft Blue Screen of Death. Reboot and carry on lol. One drawback to more complex software.

  • @charlesclark7225
    @charlesclark72252 жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait for your eco flow review ! Your reviews are the best! Valuable information , much appreciated!

  • @LADETROIT
    @LADETROIT2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Will, this is the video I've been waiting for.. 55-year-old that just completed his first small solar project with your help. Now to the next level. starting with this Bluetti or the EcoFlow here in Vegas

  • @1776Rob2012

    @1776Rob2012

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm 41 and in Vegas. I have the Bluetti SP200 Solar Panels. Now I'm searching for a great deal on the Bluetti AC200 MAX. I believe it has the USB Type-C 100watt power delivery. The original Bluetti AC200(P) only has the USB Type-C 60watt delivery. There's a big difference for laptops.

  • @LADETROIT

    @LADETROIT

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@1776Rob2012 I'm also waiting for the Max.. It's on backorder :(

  • @dominique___1980
    @dominique___19802 жыл бұрын

    Would love to see one of your honest reviews on the EcoFlow Pro. I have been 100% against crowd-sourced, too. BUT .. getting in on the 40% off early bird, was just too much of an attraction for me to pass up on. I got the big unit with an extra battery. Cost per watt hour was 1/2 the cost of the Bluetti. I'm patiently standing by for you to get one of those EcoFlow units. Thanks again!

  • @HINOBI2047
    @HINOBI20472 жыл бұрын

    I have no Idea what your talking about, but its so interesting and intriguing so I subscribe. Keep up the good content!

  • @Obi_Wanwheel
    @Obi_Wanwheel2 жыл бұрын

    I have watched A TON of your videos. Incredible job BUT, I most certainly have to watch it at 1.5x speed 😆 which I’m convinced is your ACTUAL speaking speed and voice. Thank you for your content🤙🏽

  • @hermittao
    @hermittao2 жыл бұрын

    I was at the point of purchasing this, because the $400 discount ends today. I wanted to get your opinion first. After your timely review, I think I'll wait. Thank You!

  • @laronis

    @laronis

    2 жыл бұрын

    no, discount ends 8/31

  • @I0sweeper0I
    @I0sweeper0I2 жыл бұрын

    I am extremely happy that Bluetti still trust your honest reviews. Your the best!

  • @VANquishedAdventures

    @VANquishedAdventures

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bluetti doesn't have a choice. They know many people will not even consider their product if Will hasn't reviewed it.

  • @I0sweeper0I

    @I0sweeper0I

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@VANquishedAdventures lol that's true.

  • @discgolfprofessor

    @discgolfprofessor

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@VANquishedAdventures Will seems straight up.

  • @tatianarivera4833
    @tatianarivera48332 жыл бұрын

    Glad you did this review, I was thinking about buying the Bluetti Unit, but now I will be waiting for your next review before making this purchase. Would like to know what it can run, and for how long. 🙂

  • @carlosaquino8917
    @carlosaquino89172 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review on this unit. Your right it should charge all of them at once, it should maintain itself I'll wait for eco delta. Thanks for your hard work.

  • @yamafanboy
    @yamafanboy2 жыл бұрын

    The eco flow delta pro looks amazing. You can create a "whole home" solution by combining 2 of them with expansion batteries to get 240V outputs for air conditioning etc.

  • @KenshinPhoenix

    @KenshinPhoenix

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad my country has native 240v outlets in every home :P

  • @chrismacdonald4570
    @chrismacdonald45702 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoy your videos.

  • @roughcollielover1784
    @roughcollielover1784 Жыл бұрын

    Great Video. I've narrowed down my search to this model or the eco flow. The problem I have with bluetti is customer service is limited to electronic correspondence only. No contact phone where Eco Flow has phone contact and immediately your speaking to a rep. That to me is vital and peace of mind when investing this much money. I'm sure getting repair work done on either make can have it's issues but again talking to a person on the phone wins hands down in my book. Here it is July 25/2022 and the deals are on so I'm hoping bluetti has corrected the issues mention in this video. I ask them about the updated firmware on the previous 200p and they informed there were none and the unit is still the same as when first produced. That doesn't say much for them not to correct issues and just make another model instead. Thanks for this great review video.

  • @jay-rus4437
    @jay-rus44372 жыл бұрын

    As always….thanks will. Everything that I have bought has been based off of your reviews and input. After building our first system several months ago, we have slowly continued to expand the system. 200ah of SOK batteries, 500w of mono solar panels, EPEver 40a mppt, and a Giandel inverter. It was originally going to be used for emergencies, but why waste free power. So we have it setup to provide power to parts of our home.

  • @deborahlopez7147
    @deborahlopez71472 жыл бұрын

    Great review. I’m interested in the Bluetti 300AC with the B300 batteries coming out in September. My concern is the max solar input of 2400watts. I’ve been researching on the best way to set up solar panels for this using 405 or 440 watt panels. I hope you will review the product and discuss the solar setup to go with it.

  • @AndreaGiuntoli1968
    @AndreaGiuntoli19682 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your review.

  • @nancychace8619
    @nancychace86192 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the update. Though I've been learning about these things I still have a way to go. In the meantime it is quite an investment, not a cheap date. I like the Bluetti, but still not sure - Good to see you are doing well.

  • @rogerhargreaves2272
    @rogerhargreaves22722 жыл бұрын

    😀 Nice advice. I’m looking forward to watching your review of the Eco Flow Delta Pro. Here in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 we use 240 volts on all equipment, just in case anyone visits. Oh, it’s not that 🔆🔆🔆 here, so bring a raincoat.

  • @davidadams421

    @davidadams421

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think this comment overstates solar availability in Wales, I mean you've already had your sun quota this year, last Tue wasn't it? 😉

  • @rogerhargreaves2272

    @rogerhargreaves2272

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@davidadams421 - yea, I wasn’t up in time! 😀

  • @wasserbesser
    @wasserbesser2 жыл бұрын

    Great Review! And really honest! Super Work! Also you are probably one of the first owners and power users of this system.. But now the Delta Max is out a long time, where is your Review? We need it.Also a comparing Video! Please do it ♥

  • @matthewbrackmann
    @matthewbrackmann Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos! I wish so badly that you personally would create your version of the ultimate Bluetti/Ecoflow competitor battery generator!!! For production!

  • @yesyoga
    @yesyoga2 жыл бұрын

    VERY HELPFUL! Thank you Will! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕

  • @The_One_BABA
    @The_One_BABA2 жыл бұрын

    Will I aways look forward to your reviews💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 Many thanks 🙏🏼

  • @plinytheelder1956
    @plinytheelder19562 жыл бұрын

    I did see "The Professor" AKA "HOBOTECH" discussing the APP features for the AC200 MAX and noting it's possible to power down the units remotely but not being able to power them on. He too was concerned about the lack of this feature. He seemed to think this could easily corrected with a update.

  • @carl3810

    @carl3810

    Жыл бұрын

    Has it been fixed? Thanks

  • @4philipp
    @4philipp2 жыл бұрын

    A lesson I was taught almost 30 years ago: the moment you buy a new computer (or gadget), a better, cheaper one gets released. That’s how I feel about Wills reviews. I have settled on: whatever is the best fit by the time I’m ready. If it’s going to last 5, 10, 15 years, it’s inevitable that a year in its outdated. I’m content with that. Good review Will :)

  • @baneverything5580

    @baneverything5580

    2 жыл бұрын

    In 5 more years humans will no longer need electricity.

  • @KenshinPhoenix

    @KenshinPhoenix

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@baneverything5580 I suspect most of us will be genocided by then.

  • @johnjankovic

    @johnjankovic

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KenshinPhoenix More accurately... Democided

  • @funkyguy99

    @funkyguy99

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@baneverything5580 I have Graphene oxide in my body thanks to the vaccine. Now I'm fully connected to 5G and can wirelessly charge my batteries without plugging them in.

  • @magiccarpetrider4594

    @magiccarpetrider4594

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re right. 1) tech things are tools, not investments, and 2) buy them when you need them. Problem is, here I’m buying for an unexpected time.

  • @theMekanik
    @theMekanik2 жыл бұрын

    I like the Wco Flow Delta Pro the inverter is 3600 Watts & the 1200 watts of Panels.

  • @cece3194
    @cece31942 жыл бұрын

    You are extremely thorough. Always a good video. Thank you. Now, I was about to purchase a AC200P but I was already hesitant because of if the screen doesn't work properly, I can't use it. I need to hurry up and order a solar Emergency backup gen. for home. Which one would you recommend please? I'm just stuck.

  • @bucknaykid5821
    @bucknaykid58212 жыл бұрын

    HEY Will thanks for the honest opinions on these solar systems. I am looking to build a completely offgrid all electric cargo trailer which will have to run a residential fridge a mini split computers etc. I dont know if these plug and play systems are the right solution for this though. I have seen your videos about different voltage systems like 12v 24v vs 48v and am still a bit confused as to which one I should be looking at. Could you please do a new video with all the newest options available and show which one would possibly be a good one for my situation? I am sure others would love to see it too. Thanks

  • @duczmal
    @duczmal Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, i was searchin for this kind of video!

  • @HomesteadEngineering
    @HomesteadEngineering2 жыл бұрын

    Another excellent review. I am also waiting for the EchoFlow Delta Pro to be released and then compare these two head to head. Looking forward to that review. Thanks!

  • @jfraz6246
    @jfraz62462 жыл бұрын

    Hoping for some AC300 stuff in the future

  • @goodoz9942
    @goodoz99422 жыл бұрын

    Looks like a great unit...love the battery supplements...I may purchase one (B230) as a charger for my 200P. In the mean time, I'm quite happy and trusting of my AC200P (I have alternate power should it ever "break.")

  • @allnaturalbrown
    @allnaturalbrown2 жыл бұрын

    Life Saver!! You Rock!! Thank you!

  • @HOBOTECH
    @HOBOTECH2 жыл бұрын

    Yo, did you update the firmware to the latest before this test? Bluetti warned me like 6 times to do this before discharging with the ext batteries.

  • @WillProwse

    @WillProwse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just checked email and never did they mention the firmware update. Maybe we have a different contact. That's not cool. did yours work?

  • @WillProwse

    @WillProwse

    2 жыл бұрын

    I talk to Zola

  • @HOBOTECH

    @HOBOTECH

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@WillProwse Me too. I did discharge the batteries till they shut off but then charged them via AC bricks (I'm impatient). I'll have to try the way you did it when I'm back home.

  • @WillProwse

    @WillProwse

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just got home and my firmware is the latest. Maybe you got your unit earlier than me. I told Zola and he said they are working on it still.

  • @southpadreq7317
    @southpadreq73172 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the vid. Will you do a video on the AC200P connected to the B230 Battery? How you connect? How do you charge? Ty.

  • @christianbureau6732
    @christianbureau67322 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Will

  • @yoHOBODAN
    @yoHOBODAN2 жыл бұрын

    I bought the first ac200 and get low voltage failures daily. and forget about the wireless charging on top. it only works when it wants to.. But, I use it for my bedroom emergencies, aka bipap. And I recharge all rechargeable like ebike batts, external batts. And for my Mac mini and accessories. Works great.... Looking for a unit to handle 650 watts 24/7 for my hydroponics.

  • @edwinsantiago7165
    @edwinsantiago71652 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, this video was very educating

  • @Spinal2111
    @Spinal21112 жыл бұрын

    Good to know you'll eventually be reviewing the Ecoflow Delta Pro - very curious to hear your thoughts. Though since its expected to ship late this year, it'll likely be Winter 2022 or even Spring 2023 when I'd think about getting one, they aren't cheap!

  • @MarkMettler
    @MarkMettler2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Will! This might be a perfect solution for an off-grid RV. My AC unit pushes 1500 BTU so the battery would be drained quickly, but with the proper solar array and occasional shore power for recharge, this is a sweet solution for the technically impaired person.

  • @davidadams421

    @davidadams421

    2 жыл бұрын

    "technically impaired" ... that tickled me 🙂 I can definitely categorise some of my friends (and clients) as 'technically impaired'. Maybe I should offer them a discount for my services! 😉

  • @eljeffe991

    @eljeffe991

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’d wait for the AC300. It should have 30 amp in and out with proper UPS function so it should swap from shore power to inverter automatically.

  • @worldcomicsreview354

    @worldcomicsreview354

    Жыл бұрын

    @@eljeffe991 He probably knows by now, but the AC300 has no battery of it's own, you NEED an extra battery, which is a big jump in price.

  • @supernova8962
    @supernova89622 жыл бұрын

    Love the video...we need honest reviews TY

  • @mikecrockett3669
    @mikecrockett36697 ай бұрын

    Excellent review!

  • @wrybread
    @wrybread2 жыл бұрын

    Good review. Completely agree that it's lame that the expansion batteries don't fully integrate with the main bank, requiring separate charging.

  • @justinfowler2857
    @justinfowler28572 жыл бұрын

    3 videos in 24 hrs? Now we just feel special.

  • @TheSoilandGreen
    @TheSoilandGreen2 жыл бұрын

    I wanted to run 2000 W continuous, so I bought a 3000 W inverter. That way it wouldn’t heat up on me but it ended up frying the 120 V side of the inverter. I purchased a new 250v 100amp solar controller and now I’m looking for a different inverter/charger. I’m having a ground issue I believe.

  • @LADETROIT
    @LADETROIT2 жыл бұрын

    Will P. Advised to wait until they get out all the bugs.. And he was right!!!!

  • @matthewzillante2575
    @matthewzillante2575 Жыл бұрын

    Hey im loving the video! I am looking to buy one and Y split it off my roof solar system. I saw you had regular glass solar panels. Was this ok to do with just MC4 extension cables with nothing additional added? Can we maybe get a more in dept video of how you connected your solar panels to your unit?

  • @billluby1871
    @billluby18712 жыл бұрын

    Let me get this straight. He has used it for a month. You know he pushed it beyond its capacity. He said it is working well. He has his own personal concerns that most people have no problems with. He’s loaded, he has no concerns

  • @sophieboisvert2886
    @sophieboisvert28862 жыл бұрын

    What a great review ❤️

  • @Chickenwinger09
    @Chickenwinger092 жыл бұрын

    Is youre website up to date? Love your vids. Would love to see a video on your most fav :batteries/pannels etc. Ore The best system you can get

  • @gratefulhikes
    @gratefulhikes2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Will! Exactly what I have been waiting for! Your reviews are simply amazing. Your attention to detail in your setup and testing is second to none. Amazing point about the expansion batteries not charging automatically. That’s a bummer. Thanks for letting Bluetti know. They are lucky to have your comments. I hope they use them to better their system. I can’t wait for eco flow to send you a unit for review. That’s another very promising unit and in my mind there is no better person to review it than you. Thanks again Will. Be well.

  • @pernels.thyseldew2157
    @pernels.thyseldew21572 жыл бұрын

    Will... Think about a Solar A/C set-up with 'Wonderhussy' at her Death Valley place. I think the cross-fertilized content would be great!

  • @edm7356
    @edm73562 жыл бұрын

    Will, since you have had your test unit for at least a month (beta/pre production) and the delivery date for these units that go on sale today will not be delivered for three weeks after purchase today, do you think Bluetti may already have made software improvements? How long ago did you inform Bluetti about your screen problem? Thanks

  • @jpmcnown1
    @jpmcnown12 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for mentioning that the 30amp outlet is 120vac. I ignorantly assumed they managed to get a 240vac output on here.

  • @ok2x
    @ok2x2 жыл бұрын

    nice vid 🙌- have you tested the inergytek flex ?

  • @cory5890
    @cory58902 жыл бұрын

    Would love to see you test the ecoflow delta max which is the direct competitor to the ac200max

  • @raymondjones7489
    @raymondjones74892 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Will!!!...👍👍😎

  • @jw6180
    @jw61802 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @LOVETNATURE
    @LOVETNATURE2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah cant w8 for your review on the EcoFlow DELTA Pro

  • @yuan-jia
    @yuan-jia2 жыл бұрын

    What I wonder most with this system (or any other more DIY off grid system) is how you implement it to replace/complement current/legacy electric installations in houses and apartments so that plugs and appliances all draw autonomously from the off grid system first and then to traditional grid if off grid fails/depletes.

  • @steamsteam6607

    @steamsteam6607

    2 жыл бұрын

    This indeed should become an optional function of these products. But for most people this would be an emergency or leisure unit. Not a permanent inverter setup. To deal with rolling blackouts it should have a function that allows it to draw from the grid and shut itself down when full. With some more software and design changes this could be a permanent backup power solution just as well that costs a fraction of those currently available. It should have

  • @winstonsmiths2449
    @winstonsmiths24492 жыл бұрын

    Bluetti's EB series of solar generators had a serious flaw that few reviewers caught. If a shadow passed in front of the panels and caused the voltage to drop, the bluetti's would not recover to the higher input. So if you had 300w coming in, shadow passed causing the voltage to drop to 200w. Shadow removed, voltage remained at 200w. You had to unplug the power input cable, plug it back in and the input would return to 300w. I would hope these units do not have that flaw. Bluetti told me 3 different times and with three different batteries that this problem was solved. It was never solved. I return all three units, one just prior to warranty running out and got a full refund $1,700+! Besides, they take too long to recharge using solar. Would take 2 full days to charge and could not be used when recharging. You have to draw less power than what your panels provide or you would eventually run out of power. And at less than 300w input,not much you can run. Would keep your fridge going forever. They were good for those who would be charging them primarily from the wall. Solar would be a secondary input source. I will not buy one of these. I no longer trust their QC or their word. I was going to buy from Big Battery, same issue. I am going the DIY route. Thanks Will.

  • @e.m.c.2209

    @e.m.c.2209

    Жыл бұрын

    How many watts of solar panels did you have? 2 full days is way too much. I know someone that has one and his charges within 4 hours.

  • @MrDilley777

    @MrDilley777

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it matters how many solar panels you have and the total power your getting from them.

  • @danielm.3511

    @danielm.3511

    Жыл бұрын

    I do not have this problem with the small EB70 and the PV200 solar panel from them.

  • @shellic5166

    @shellic5166

    Жыл бұрын

    This is scary for me...I am a single mom trying to save money with setting up these units but I don't know know how to fix these issues. Do you know if this was fixed?

  • @winstonsmiths2449

    @winstonsmiths2449

    Жыл бұрын

    @@e.m.c.2209 I had the older models and they maxed out at 300w PV input. It is the other technical issues that steered me away from the newer models.

  • @albertalbert4333
    @albertalbert43332 жыл бұрын

    Firstly, Thank you Will for taking your time to teach. On to my question ( followed by my reason for said question). In a nutshell. I would like to run a refrigerator and charge a laptop/phone. What system would be best for my needs? Reason I ask is.... some of this is information overload.

  • @davidadams421

    @davidadams421

    2 жыл бұрын

    There are many aspects of system design that need to be considered in order to provide even a simple response, I'm afraid - I would recommend watching a few of Will's earlier videos, particularly on energy audits and system design. Put simply, however, and with the assumption that you want to run this fridge continuously, energy out over any 24 hour period needs to equal energy in, then add-in the battery capacity for 'rainy days'. For example, it's best to measure actual fridge energy use but you'll need an energy meter for that but let's say it draws 100W on and off equally all day, that's 50W on average over 24 hours = 1,200Wh. So you need to generate 1,200Wh of solar power every 24 hours, else your battery will just continue to discharge over time until dead. In ideal Summer conditions you'd need at least 200W of PV to generate that, Winter more like 1,200W. The base product is rated for 2048Wh, which means that it would supply the fridge used in this example for 1.7 'rainy days' (2048Wh / 1,200Wh per day = 1.7 days). If the fridge is a compressor type (as opposed to absorption) then you also need to consider the initial power surge typical for inductive loads. My rule of thumb is 5 x steady power so if 100W, then 500W surge. This device is capable of supplying 4,800W surge so you should be OK. The phone charge energy requirements would be inconsequential when considered alongside the fridge. To summarise to a quick answer: this device or similar will probably work for you, you'd need around 200W of PV (in Summer, much more in Winter) and you'd have a day or so 'rainy day' cover. Will discusses all these considerations and much more in his earlier videos. Highly recommended.

  • @albertalbert4333

    @albertalbert4333

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@davidadams421 thank you for taking the time to put me on the right path. Have a good weekend sir!

  • @richardf9137
    @richardf91372 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyable Review!

  • @Jack_Hunt
    @Jack_Hunt2 жыл бұрын

    First, wow, great overview. Second, did they fix this issue with it charging the packs after the main one is charged?

  • @chaincommander5980
    @chaincommander59802 жыл бұрын

    EXCELLENT as usual, ty!!! HOW LONG CAN THIS UNIT OR ACP200P CHARGE SMALL SPACE HEATER OR AC UNIT? CC

  • @StAnger561to770
    @StAnger561to77010 ай бұрын

    got 2 of these units. first one works super. second one i noticed that when the power gets down to about 20% or less it suddenly dies. happened a couple of times now. running a 350 watt dehumidifier off it so not a big power drainer. error logs and alarm show nothing. overall happy with the products. thinking to just shut the second unit down when it approaches 20% because i do not like the sudden power loss to the dh. charging from mains only. unit does not seem to be over heated during operation, fan kicks in as needed. havent had any touchscreen issues yet.

  • @GrahamStewartHeap
    @GrahamStewartHeap2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent analysis ... thank you so much :-)

  • @mcstorm9200
    @mcstorm92002 жыл бұрын

    Great review. Do you know if Bluetti fixed the screen locking issue?

  • @wallrusmoose2111
    @wallrusmoose21112 жыл бұрын

    Hey dude the best way to link them all would be to use a luggage carrier, there are some good ones that you can fit all three. True they need to fix that charging system.

  • @Welcome2theRealWorld.
    @Welcome2theRealWorld.2 жыл бұрын

    Can you do one on the new bluetti eb55. It has everything you’ve been wanting in a portable solar generator. It has lifepo4. And yields around 89% capacity. At least that’s what another video showed. I only trust your research though. Everyone else is most likely just getting sponsored

  • @coldbeer4me
    @coldbeer4me2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Will... thanks for all your videos they are great... can the ac200max be coupled together with a 2nd ac200max for 240 like the ac300?

  • @outdoorzone
    @outdoorzone2 жыл бұрын

    Great review! I recently purchased the ac200 max! Regarding the screen turning off issue….we’re you able to use the bluetti app to operate it??

  • @kristophermckinney3306
    @kristophermckinney33062 жыл бұрын

    I just got my Bluetti AC200P on Aug. 31st. It is not reading wattage correctly amoung other things. Max Oak has just been giving me the run around. They keep having me make videos of the issues. Sometimes it will not show that there is any wattage being dispersed and when it does show wattage when I use more wattage it says that I am using less. I was very excited about getting one of these and when I seen that it was messed up I just thought " no big deal, they will just have to replace it." WRONG!!! They are not being cool about this at all.