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@mannyfragoza9652

23 күн бұрын

If I was looking for a power station for emergency purposes I wouldn't hesitate to buy this unit. It has solid stats.

I bought the BLUETTI AC180 when it was on sale. My major disappointment is that its AC inverter eats up 22 Watts per hour. So using it to power a relatively low wattage items such as small tv , WiFi and cable boxes results in about 50% less running time than a user might expect. The same would apply to a small energy efficient refrigerator, using say 700 watts per day! You're only going to get about 20 hours not the 1 1/2 days I believe you mentioned.

@user-yg5vj9dd8y

17 күн бұрын

You should have 2 separate for electronics and power tools

@paperback10

17 күн бұрын

@@user-yg5vj9dd8y the problem is the lack of disclosure on the one I did buy. AC inverter power consumption should be disclosed in the specs. But if you want to send me another $700 unit, I'm good with that 😄

This is a first for me, buying something i saw on the internet, without being set on buying it before going onto the internet.

Dont let the ghost hunting channels see this, or they may declare your powerstation to be haunted. Good vid, as always. Thanks Hobo

Great review, thanks Professor. Looks like a great unit with a lot to offer. My only concern is the 60V limit on the single solar input. I guess the only way to achieve 1,000 watts with that limitation would be to run two groups of panels using both series and parallel. It would be a lot better if Growatt had two 60V solar inputs like the Delta Max 2 or a higher input voltage limit like the Delta Pro.

I haven't watched a whole lot of your videos recently, so I'm not sure if you've mentioned anything about the Dabbsson DBS2300 unit. There are some other youtube channels that have covered it already, but I'd like to see your review of it, since you have a very thorough process. But as of right now, while I'm typing this, it's on sale on Amazon for $1019, for a "semi solid state LFP," with a 2200w AC inverter, and 2330wh capacity, with the ability of battery expansion. Sounds kinda like a "too good to be true" kind of deal? I'd like to hear your take on that unit, for that price.

Thanks Professor.. Did all my homework. Great review.

Nice little SoGen. I like the 30A RV port. Sweet

Great review, lots of info and spec's too. Great value with the free solar panel too!

I can appreciate the costs going down for these types of units, but they are still incredibly expensive for what you are getting. I love seeing the homemade versions of these boxes being built for less and as a DIY'er, I can build it using whatever components I want. Mine has a 2000w pure sine inverter, waterproof 30a RV plug and 110v plugs, has a wireless remote control, and a 200ah battery with a 200a BMS. With 460w of solar on my roof (36v residential panels) and a 30a charge controller (with bluetooth app and low temp cutoff), I can add or change up whatever I want as my system needs change over time.

@Couchlover47

23 күн бұрын

You should make a video on how you built that. Links for materials would be awesome!

@douglaswindsor120

23 күн бұрын

I bought an evergear from Princess auto in looking for specs I came across on sale on the internet by the pallet and was shocked that the markup was so much for a unit selling for close to 2000 if bought by the pallet they were under 600 dollars Canadian now adding shipping costs it still a tremendous markup since I don't have the ability or the equipment to test it and since none of the big five reviewers have done a review on it I don't know wether it'll do what it says it'll do but so far I've found it does have ups and 2 solar inputs but right now I'm setting up to go solar and cutting the grid as here in Alberta Canada it's now costing close to 300 dollars for grid tie fees before the ridiculous price for power and its only getting higher when I first started buying power it was 30 $ straight no extra fees then they added billing fees then distribution fees then transmission fees and then they keep raising them even running a generator for 2 hours per day will be cheaper than the fees for being grid tied although I'd love to buy a unit like this the lower Canadian dollar adds a lot to the price and the sky-high shipping Charges make all the unit's unaffordable

@ur_quainmaster7901

22 күн бұрын

@@Couchlover47 Lithium Solar did that a year ago. Even more savings to be had going the Ali Express route. I picked up a 5kw hybrid inverter for $511, 6kWh 48v lifepo4 for $690. Wayyyyy more capable than this setup, but no 5 year warranty. If I wanted to piece together something to match this growatt all in one, I could pick up a powMR 60a charge controller(48v battery 160v input, 2800w solar input!) for ~$80, 2kWh 48v battery for $250, and a 2kw pure sine for $120. Figure another $60 for bits and bobs like disconnects fuses and wire etc... You're at ~$500 to do what this does. Add in a MOES automatic transfer switch (works like a reverse UPS... switches to the grid when battery is low) and you can use the thing all the time and keep the battery healthy. That can really save you money each month and be more than an emergency gizmo in the closet. Well sized for running a one ton mini split. I mean, the growatt and similar "generators" have advantages, it's far more portable... wife approval factor is much higher... but man $800 is a hell of a premium for neat packaging and integration.

@InTheDirtAgain

22 күн бұрын

Don't get me wrong, they definitely have their place and are more compact or esthetically appealing that's what I built. I have a Bluetti EB70S for running my pellet stove during our Montana winters, so I understand their capabilities. But I don't need the wireless charging or all the ports on my box because I built it specifically for my RV that already has all that crap. I own several RVs and can strap my waterproof box to the tongue or use it at the house whenever, just like these portable units, but at a fraction of the cost. I'd rather add another 200 or 300ah battery to my build for a much more reasonable $4-500 than their tiny external batteries for an additional $1200 or more

Thumbs up 👍, and Subscribed. Thanks again for your help.

Hobo u really goodman

love ur videos buddies keep it up

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing

It looks like a decent product for a weekend camping trip. I would mind putting it to the test in my rv. And when I do field environment with the army. Sir, what do you do with them after you're done testing them?

Loved the ending SONG 💛

I like it, especially the 30A plug. However, it just missed the 3kw battery requirement for the fed tax rebate. Maybe you could claim it with the 4kw-6kw bundle, but not sure if it would pass audit muster.

@HOBOTECH

23 күн бұрын

Yes, it would IF hooked up to your home.

Ac200l has a whine when I'm recording audio on my laptop plugged into it that doesn't exist on the AC200max. I wonder if this would have that whine or not. Jackery E1500 produces the same noise.

Thanks 🎉🎉🎉

Generally good specs and price, but a real shame about the max solar voltage of 60V. It would be hard hitting the 1000W much like with Anker. And why did they do that when the 1300 has a 100V limit? It’s not like they’re new to this stuff!

@molivil

23 күн бұрын

I am genuinely surprised he didn't talk about this more. 60V limit on solar is a major limitation and for many, a deal breaker.

@normanq8241

23 күн бұрын

Do you know of any firm combination of solar panels (by brand/model) that can total 1kW input without exceeding the 60v cap? I'm one of those suckers who didn't know any better when I bought the Anker 767.

@TumnusMr

22 күн бұрын

@@normanq8241 besides the really expensive Anker branded 200w panels that run at 50V and 4A (meaning you need 5 in parallel to hit 20A for 1000w) there’s not much. I think that may be why they do that. It’s been a while, but last time I looked there were no generic panels that have an operating voltage of 50V and current of 4A and the best I ever found was some 28V 200w panels that you would have to get 6 of and put in a 2S3P configuration. That means you’re over-panelling slightly although as long as it is on the current side, that can be useful.

@InTheDirtAgain

22 күн бұрын

@@TumnusMr I bought some used residential 230w panels (36v) from a guy that bulk buys for home projects. Each put out about 6.5a in full sun. Got them for $75 each, so pretty happy with that. They are huge and take up massive real estate on my RV roof. Could only install 2 of them due to the placement of skylights, vents, etc. A 3rd panel with my home built "solar generator" would have been perfect.

@TumnusMr

22 күн бұрын

@@InTheDirtAgain nice price! But in the context of this Growatt and the Anker units, with a max of 1000w and 60V, you can’t put two 36V panels in series. Three in parallel at 6.5A would basically max out the 20A current limit too and would only give 690w. So it’s really hard to get close to that 1000w and get the most out of it.

Professor, in your extensive experience, do you know of any set of panels that can total 1kW of solar input within the 60v/20A cap? There is virtually no discussion anywhere about these manufacturers dangling the prospect of 1000 watt solar charging despite the lack of actual panels that can meet the criteria. It's verging on false advertising IMO.

have you tested the OUPES Mega 5?

Odd, I thought LiFePo4 was safe/ proper to charge all the way, 0 to 100%. Why their advice to limit to 90%? Solid deal, does what it says. Thank you for putting it to the test. Weakest point I see is solar input charge capacity. Would hope to be able to get closer to the output capacity for daytime flow through usage. If I hear it correctly, can only max solar input at 1,000w/ less than half of peak output. Otherwise, a lot to like.

@HOBOTECH

23 күн бұрын

10% to 90% charge is for doubling battery life to 5000+ cycles.

Growatt offer carts to haul around these ???

Can you review Yolaness Sapy 1600? thanks

what do you think about the lux power12k inverter? is eg4 gonna make 12k inverter?

Now that my EV Does up to 4KW from the rear seat socket I have sold all my Sogen's - makes camping so much more fun when you can cook in the back in the rain as the seats go right back

Hey, I purchased the man sausage!

@HOBOTECH

23 күн бұрын

You're not being judged. 😄

@johnhamilton9098

17 күн бұрын

Which is a reference to what brand exactly?

EU version is available?

I seen a reviewer showing a product, double fisted body cavity test. The comment section was filled with very inappropriate comments.

Thanks, your research is our gain...!

What NO LIGHT????? DEAL BREAKER😁😁😁😁😁

Dearest HOBO, I believe it is time to pan da cam over to Afeiry.

Thank you for the video.

So can I plug my RV 30 amp plug into this unit & it will power my RV ??? Do I need to disconnect the RV battery’s ?? Please let me know . Ps love your channel 👍🏻

Where did you get that swivel stand for reviews?

Hobo, could you do a video on how to use a LifePo4 1000ah battery as a expansion pack for a Jackey 300 or 1500 one of the older models not the new ones.

I like your channel and enjoy, it will be much fun if you throw in one or two conspiracy theory. Those of us paranoid like it.

This or a Oupes Mega 3? Which would you choose Mr Tech?

Professor Hobo how many units have you been able to put the max input dc voltage over the rating even if it was slightly over by say 10 volts or less and has it ruined any of them. Will they shut down or make magic smoke. I ask because i have a unit that has a a max 60 volt input rated at 1200 watts and i found bouge rv flex 200 panels that are rated at 20.1 voc per panel. If i run a 3s2p i could get the 120p watts but im curious if i would blow up the unit. Btw my unit is an anker f3800

Great Video. Was wondering if in future videos you could include power tools in your tests of devices. Or maybe a 60 second “shorts” video of past generators like the Bluetti AC-180 with power tools in the field.

@JT-lq4yd

23 күн бұрын

There is a channel that does that. Called Electronics&More also Jasonoid

@HOBOTECH

23 күн бұрын

People still use corded power tools? Well, with 2200w they would all run.

Does Growatt ship to Hawaii?

How do we take a 900 watt gas generator and make it discharge pure sine wave?

👍🏻

Can this be repaired? Are parts available?

Grow watt are awesome I have the old 1300 watt one for my out door use I abuse that thing it just keep going

A Victron MPPT Smart 100/20 charge controller, connected to the solar input and set to 55V output, could be used to connect a lot of generic solar panels to this. I wish these things were of modular construction and parts readily available. Also, they should use group 31 LifePO4 battery. With a car, you can buy a part to fix it without having to ship the car for repair. If you could pop out the charger or inverter module and exchange/ replace it repairs would be simple and DIY. Paying for hazardous material shipping to have the entire unit sent for warranty or repair seems like it makes these throw away appliances.

Pass through charging?

@KKuurus

23 күн бұрын

It was running the laptop while charging

As always with thede sogens the Million 💰💰💰💰 Question : Is it Any Good ??????

oh can I have it after testing I live in Grenada in Caribbean lol

“Last and certainly least…” 😄😄

60 volts? Why so cheap? Even pecrons weird solar controller goes up to 92 volts...

Why dont you review any anker product

My 12 volt Alpicool 48 quart car freezer has an always on digital display even when not in cooling mode and doesn't like my Cotek 1500 watt inverter when it goes into Power Saver mode, so it wouldn't like the Growatt either.

I hope ups less than 20 mis pure sine amp set clean good sure lithium iron phosphate over 60 volts input 20 amp solar

I have an LD portable AC unit I’d like to run specifically on this power station. Can you please tell me how much time I could run it for with these specs? Plug type:115Volt/15 Amp Rated Amps: 12 Voltage: 115Volt Watts: 1,370 I tried googling how to do it but am lost! Please help anyone!

@HOBOTECH

13 күн бұрын

Literally answered 6 minutes in...

@DevorieMendez

13 күн бұрын

@@HOBOTECH but mines 10,000 btu and I don’t know what duty cycle mine would be running at.

can it provide 220 volt output?

Did EcoFlow change their name or is this the same company different name?

@davidstangeland4810

23 күн бұрын

Two competing companies

@tdata545

23 күн бұрын

@@davidstangeland4810 Hmm... I think EcoFlow should sue since man does this thing look extremely similar to their products.

On the one hand 2200W is a low rating but it performed better than minimum ratings. I could only buy it if they had a model with 2600W or more. Cheers!

Why would you use an inverter on a dc fridge?

@JT-lq4yd

23 күн бұрын

He was talking about using the dc plug for the dc fridge

@Believe30

23 күн бұрын

@@JT-lq4yd no he wasn't. He specifically referred to the inverter with fridge

@HOBOTECH

23 күн бұрын

I said 12v fridge...

@Believe30

22 күн бұрын

@@HOBOTECH all the 12v fridges I know of now are either ac or dc. They come with both cords

Your thumbnail showed a solar panel...

@topcheese2889

23 күн бұрын

Yea it's free with purchase

Juice box

Excited!

"Best Value 2200Watt..."? Really? While this is a great offering from Growatt (already own the Infinity 1300), I think the Pecron E1500LFP on sale now for just $699 blows it out of the water in value. The Pecron may not charge as fast (max 1400W AC/ 800W DC), and it's only 1536Wh capacity, but at $699 that's an astonishingly low $.46/Wh!! And, unlike Growatt, Pecron did get the 'memo' on 90 degree battery expansion cables. It also has that coveted 30A Anderson output like this Growatt. The only real difference is the 30A RV connector on the Growatt which the Pecron lacks. I can buy 2x Pecrons for the same price practically as a single Growatt 2000. So how is this the best value? I don't think the free 100W PV panel makes up the difference. Thoughts?

@charleshood

23 күн бұрын

Doesn’t that Pecron need an external power brick?

@InTheDirtAgain

22 күн бұрын

100w panel isn't much of a free gift these days. I'd like to see one of these better companies offer a kit that we can assemble ourselves using their boxes and parts, but with the exact plugs and rated batteries/inverters we want. Have no need for wireless charging, a 30a DC connection, and a handful of USB plugs. Let us choose!

@richardrosene9738

22 күн бұрын

Nope...

@messenger325

21 күн бұрын

​@@InTheDirtAgain,,, EXACTLY,,,, there's the problem,,, SO ,, find a solution,, for just a dad with a camera an time to kill ,, you just started your on utube channel for those of us who know nothing about solar,,, take it an run with it ,,👍👍👍👍👍

@InTheDirtAgain

21 күн бұрын

@@messenger325 been on youtube for a long time and under several names. I have already built my own by learning all I can and sourcing quality parts at low prices. Plenty out there to choose from, but nothing I think are worth the price (which is why I want a kit from one of the big companies). I know it won't happen.....