Best Solar Generator for 2022 (The Ultimate Guide)
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- Опубликовано: 6 авг 2024
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With so many options for a solar generator, which is the best for you? By the end of the video, you'll have a clear picture of which is best for you. Download the spreadsheet here: cityprepping.tv/3FluQN9 ... our new 2023 update video is live: • Best Solar Generator f...
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• Ecoflow Delta Mini - S...
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CHAPTERS IN THIS VIDEO!
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2:21 - Quick explanation of solar generators
9:21 - Run-through of each model
23:24 - Solar panel options
24:59 - Which one would I recommend?
31:16 - Solar generator giveaway
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PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO
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* Solar blankets: bit.ly/3GeQEc4 - use coupon code "cityprepping" for 10% off your order.
* Bluetti AC200Max: bit.ly/3jeEruv / extra batteries + solar panels: bit.ly/3vaM3nI
* Ecoflow Delta Mini: bit.ly/3tQ1Sk5 / with solar panels: bit.ly/3KENDo1
* Ecoflow Delta: bit.ly/3M4q2xq / with solar panels: bit.ly/3M1hxTL
* Ecoflow Delta Max: bit.ly/3wVk0uC / with solar panels: bit.ly/36wQEZ7
* Ecoflow Delta Pro: bit.ly/3vjg04K / with solar panels: bit.ly/3rq60pc
* Jackery 1000: bit.ly/3Di2IcA / with solar panels: bit.ly/36GgyJs
* Jackery 1500: bit.ly/3iBQty2 / with solar panels: bit.ly/3Ne1yU1
* Jackery 2000: bit.ly/3qW6Gmj / with solar panels: bit.ly/3DeJVio
* Inergy Flex: bit.ly/3dYlvMf
* GoalZero 1500x: bit.ly/36NdsUi / with solar panels: bit.ly/3MBjKG1
* Pecron E3000: bit.ly/37JeL6U / with solar panels: bit.ly/3xU7qMJ
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* Bluetti AC200Max: bit.ly/3jeEruv / extra batteries + solar panels: bit.ly/3vaM3nI
* Ecoflow Delta Mini: bit.ly/3tQ1Sk5 / with solar panels: bit.ly/3KENDo1
* Ecoflow Delta: bit.ly/3M4q2xq / with solar panels: bit.ly/3M1hxTL
* Ecoflow Delta Max: bit.ly/3wVk0uC / with solar panels: bit.ly/36wQEZ7
* Ecoflow Delta Pro: bit.ly/3vjg04K / with solar panels: bit.ly/3rq60pc
* Jackery 1000: bit.ly/3Di2IcA / with solar panels: bit.ly/36GgyJs
* Jackery 1500: bit.ly/3iBQty2 / with solar panels: bit.ly/3Ne1yU1
* Jackery 2000: bit.ly/3qW6Gmj / with solar panels: bit.ly/3DeJVio
* Inergy Flex: bit.ly/3dYlvMf
* GoalZero 1500x: bit.ly/36NdsUi / with solar panels: bit.ly/3MBjKG1
* Pecron E3000: bit.ly/37JeL6U / with solar panels: bit.ly/3xU7qMJ
* Solar blankets: bit.ly/3GeQEc4 - use coupon code "cityprepping" for 10% off your order.
I see if you have limited money .. spend MAX $800 on a solar generator with added expense of panels, ... can you use them for A.C.?? .. Can you hook one up to a electric space heater?? ... for any amount of time? ... so if not, .. what are you spending $1000 - $1500 for? .. to keep a freezer up n going for $100 of food?
@@CasonovaCorkClub "100$ worth of food"? You must be new. Just 1 of my freezers has 3k$ worth of meat. I lose power 3-4 times a year for more than 3 days.
@@CasonovaCorkClub A tool like this, you don't use it once and get rid of it. It will last for many years thru many outages. NO one would use a battery supply for a space heater.
Thank you for your knowledge and generosity
Thank yoh very much for this comparison of solar generators, including the downloadable spec sheet. And, of course, your friendly offer of the givaway!
I am here to tell you that your 32 minute video is one of the rare few videos I have watched from beginning to end, without feeling like I'm wasting my precious and valuable time. Every minute I spent watching this video was time well spent because the content and information you provided was both invaluable, and well researched, and you presented it in a no nonsense, straightforward way that dived into the nuts and bolts of the topic, while keeping it relevant AND concise. Yes - the video was 32 minutes long, but you provided so much valuable information for people wanting to compare and research the different models and brands you presented that watching it was truly a workshop or seminar on portable power stations. AND NOT ONCE did you beg people to "like and subscribe" to your channel, or go on and on about other things not related to the topic of your video, and waste the viewers time by never getting to the point of the video. The added bonus of your spreadsheet is truly a remarkable and priceless gift. I want to thank you for one of THE MOST outstanding videos on all of YT. Kudos to you!
100% agree
SPECIAL POINT FOR EVERYONE:
Most of you probably already know this but, it's important I feel to mention it anyways:
* There are very few items that you need to run consistently... so that means that you can run a couple of items, get the "job" done, then unplug them, and then run other items. That way the solar generator is NOT maxed out and you have time to recharge the battery over and over and over!
An Example:
* In Southern CA a couple of year ago, the electric went off and it stayed off for THREE DAYS!
* We have the usual refrigerator AND a very old upright freezer that takes a lot of power.
* We immediately put ice bottles (that we make all the time in the smaller freezer) into the frig to keep things cold for as long as possible and we tried our hardest not to open it, which worked very well... we kept things pretty cold for three days and still were able to eat food from the frig... meaning that it was very cold and safe to eat.
* As for the old upright freezer, it stayed cold (aka frozen) FOR THREE DAYS also because we never opened it... everything stayed frozen!!
* If we had owned a Solar Generator back then (we're buying one ASAP), we could have plugged JUST THE FREEZER into the solar generator, let it run a couple hours to keep everything frozen.. AND THEN UNPLUGGED IT AGAIN... and then charged our refrigerator and done the same thing, just run it for a couple hours and then unplug it so we could use the generator for other important things.. like emergency radio, using the pressure cooker to cook etc etc.
My Point Is This:
In an emergency situation, you don't need to be running anything full-time, unless it's a critical medical device... or an emergency radio (which should be run on batteries anyways).
You'll have plenty of time to run the items you need to survive... AND plenty of time to recharge your solar generator.
Be Safe Fellow Citizens...
Work Together And We'll Get Through Anything!
Amen
Retired, Veteran
Just looking at a portable power ba k myself
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I have a solar powered Emergency 🚨 radio
Excellent point and example, thank you. I wonder if you can keep the solar panels plugged and charging the generator while actually using the generator
@@penelopebutton9323 On the EcoFlow Delta Pro that we just bought, I'm pretty sure it states that you can have the solar panels plugged in and charging while you use it.
Wow! I learned more in this 30 min video than i have in months of trying to wrap my head around this important topic. A heartfelt thank you for all the effort you put into this channel!
awesome, glad it helps.
YESSS.
ME YES. A fffffffantastic breakdown
Ditto!!
I heartily agree!!! Wow!
@@CityPrepping US MARINE NEEDS ASSIST : I HAVE ASKED AT LEAST 25 RUclips "EXPERTS"..NOBODY HAS AN ANSWER . : I UNDERSTAND THAT THE NEW IRON PHOSPHATE BATTS CYCLE LONGER THAN OLD LION ( 3500 VS 1000 OR SO TO 80%) MY QUESTION IS : WHEN USING A BATTERY FOR BACKUP POWER FOR POWER FAILURES (ONLY) DO THEY BOTH DEGRADE AND LOSE CAPACITY AT THE SAME RATE? OR DOES THE IRON PHOS DEGRADE 3-5X SLOWER? MEANING IF BOTH PACKS ARE 1000 WH...I CHARGE AND IT SITS FOR 1 YEAR ( INDERSTAND IT THEY WILL LOSE SOME CHARGE % ) I MEAN TOTAL MAX CAPACITY DEGRADES OVER TIME REGARDLESS OF CYCLES...DO THEY LOSE CAPACITY AT THE SAME RATE...NOBODY TALKS ABOUT THIS. DO THEY BOTH GOTO 80% CAPACITY AT THE SAME TIME IF NEVER USED? HARD TO WORD
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GUNNY
I cannot thank you enough for this. I live in SW FL and this is the first opportunity I have had to look at a solar generator. To have such detailed info is such a blessing!!
Kris as a retired electrician i really appreciate the amount of effort you put into this especially the actual running watts and startup watts part most people will miss the mark on both of these areas. If you are not a scientist you missed your calling, great job, i really enjoy your no nonsense, no clickbait, non fear based analysis. It should move people to deliberate calculated action. If it doesnt their blood is on their own heads. Again great job.
Totally agree
@Son of Thunder
Great compliments, especially about if he's not a scientist, he missed his calling,I agree, he has empressed me before this, because I have noticed I've subscribed him. I'm not an electrician, I barely know how to turn
my light on. Honestly 🤪
So which one would recommend?
@@MsLiberty101 river 2
Just downloaded, this is a huge help. I was trying to make a list of all the videos I could find with these. Now I just need to get one. Thanks for the endless hours you put into this for everyone to see!
I believe this may be the most comprehensive, understandable, and thorough video I have seen for any kind of product. My knowledge on these products is infinitely better than it was before and now I have a fantastic starting point for further research.
Thank you for your hard work in putting this together
Thank you so much for all the research you have done and the amount of content provided. I started off thinking I needed/wanted a whole home generator, but quickly became disillusioned by the ridiculously high cost ($13-$18K) , Loooooong lead times, noise and natural gas cost to operate. (My HOA does not allow permanent solar panels, but does not currently restrict back up generators or temporary solar panels) With the help of you and others, I've concluded that my money will be MUCH better spent on multiple strategically selected inverters w/ solar charging for outages that exceed the life of charged up units. I downloaded your spreadsheet and plan to use it exclusively to narrow down my final selection. Granted, this option will require much more planning (like having to pull out fridge to get to "hidden" plug and other physical cut overs w/ multiple extension cords! However, with your and others help I am convinced I'm up to the task. Please keep up the good work!
I've been waiting so long for this one I already bought myself a jackery 1500. it works perfect for my family needs. I hope whoever wins the generator needs it that's really awesome thanks for doing that C.P. you rock
Excellent video. You raise a really good point I hadn't thought much about - a lithium iron phosphate battery will last much longer. I sure don't want to invest a few thousand dollars (they are more expensive here in Australia) only to have the battery life run down after 2-3 years. The Bluetti units seems way more cost effective than their competitors when their lifespan is factored in.
I am new and starting to prep. This gave me so much information and I didn’t get bored. THANK YOU for the time and effort. Is super comprehensive.
SUPER DUPER! Thank you for the time and effort taken to make this video. I appreciate the attention to detail and clear explanation of operation and design. The spreadsheet is an excellent tool in determining what I personally need. You definitely helped make my life easier!
I have been considering/investigating portable solar generators for over a month now. I have watch several YT videos including your other reviews, this video is terrific and most helpful. I enjoy your insights into personal preparation. Your videos are always on my must watch list. Thank you for the Ultimate Guide. Very Helpful.
My husband did all the research last fall and we purchased the same Bluetti you reccomend. It is so simple and effective. We love it.
I was looking at the one for $999 700W from Amazon and it comes with the solar panel. Not sure if I want to go for that one or spend an extra $600 and get the 1000W Jackery but the panels are not waterproof as I have been seeing. I do have a gas generator that runs 1880W but I would like something quiet and for indoors, which Bluetti did you guys go with?
my question is....what do we need to run our freezers?...
Good girl by listening to your husband.
The document comes in handy! Looking to start living from my Subaru Outback and have been heavily researching options for outfitting the car so I can work remotely while road tripping. A reliable power station is the highest priority so this video and spreadsheet helped save me a lot of time!
i used a car battery and a solar panel bought from northern tools at a recent festival. it worked like a charm in case anybody wanted a cheap alternative
Hi there, what brand of battery did you use? ☺ and if you can also post the brand type of solar panel and is there a how to video?
Way to go, Chris! Your work ethic is impressive and you have created something of significant value here. Kudos!
Wow, very nice job on this review and comparison. As always, you do a fantastic job reviewing the products, but I'm really blown away with the comprehensive data collection and organization. Amazing. And the fact that you are providing this valuable research data to everyone for free is admirable. Well done sir!
What a thorough and comprehensive comparison! Thank you. I'm a newbie to solar generators and was dumbfounded by the prices for them. $1.5-2.3k for a portable battery/inverter combo?! It's so pricey, I'd have to post a guard to keep it from getting stolen.
Kris you've outdone yourself!! Based mainly on one of your previous powerbank videos I went with a Jackery 1000 and EF ECOFLOW 160W Portable Solar Panel (with adapter cables) as a "starter" setup. I plan to get one of the more powerful setups (something like the Bluetti AC200Max or Ecoflow Delta Max) to run our home in the event of an extended power outage.
Thank you so much for all your hard work & sharing your info. I’m a single mom trying to get my family prepared. . You’ve been one of my best resources. I feel peace in feeling prepared and even enjoyment in the process of learning and organizing. Your videos are straight forward, to the point, very formative & you’re easy to listen to. I’ve learned so much and enjoy them. Thank you!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video and the spreadsheet!!! HUGE help!! I finally pulled the trigger on the equipment I need to be ready for power outages. Now I feel confident in what I picked, thanks to the spreadsheet and this video. Can't thank you enough!
THIS IS EXCELLENT!!! absolutely one of the most helpful videos i have come across in 5 years of prepping
Thank you for the effort you put in to testing these. This really will help us as we are starting to shop for solar generators.
Absolutely awesome video, Kris. Thanks for doing all of this testing and compilation of the data. This has really helped us to make a very well informed decision regarding solar generators and which would take care of our needs.
I'm so thankful for all the hard work you put into your channel and videos. Being a media/video producer myself I understand every challenge that one can face to pull all this video and info together in a quality way. So appreciate that you are dedicating your creative energies and passions to help all of us who may not understand how best to prepare for various challenges we may face. Thanks! Thanks! Thanks!
Yay! Thanks Kris, your reviews as usually super informative, well researched and gives us a summary in layman’s terms! I really like the bluetti ac200max one, it was on sale so I bought it eoth 2 x 350sp it was a great package deal
Thanks for all you do for the community man. Your videos have really helped me and made me better educated on how to take care of my family if anything ever happens. It would be a blessing to have something like this as well.
This has probably been one of the most helpful videos I've found. Especially the time you took to put together the spreadsheet. I make spreadsheets for everything so it really broke it down for me lol Before this I was confused how much of my needs I could run at once with different devices.
but do know that not all appliance consume that much electricity when they're used. a washing machine that spins back and forth, does not consume electricity when stopping between a spin. a fridge also does not consume electricity when closed and the desired temps have been reached. just something to consider when summing them up
I appreciate very much your extensive knowledge and experience in regards to Solar Power! Thank you for this very important information into something that appears to be complex, yet your presentation makes it simple. Again my thanks for a superb video that I would recommend to anyone thinking of looking into this renewable source of power.
This man does not just talk, he provides data to back up what he says, right on! Thank you, much appreciated!
Thank you for the great info. Been researching solar options for months and this was perfect. I’m also an excel junkie so I love love love the spreadsheet!! Great job.
Been looking into getting a solar generator at some point. Thanks for showing all these options and providing your feedback on them 👍🏼
Awesome review! What would have made this review the BEST for me was if you could have taken off the top cover of each device so we could see what's inside...or explain if internal components were zip tied together, or well designed on an aluminum frame. I was curious to know how the units were designed and assembled vs price.
Of all the prepper youtubers I watch, you're by far my favorite. the detail/information you put into your videos is incredible!
Thanks 👍
Thank you for your hard work in providing us with this information. I'm new to prepping and I have found your channel very helpful to understand the difference between being intelligently prepared and random panic buying of more stuff.
Can’t thank you enough for taking time, money and effort to give us a clear detailed explanation of the power generators. Everything you wanted to know but didn’t know to ask… well that was this video. Truly outstanding. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
Kudos for a great video, and explaining which is best for a specific purpose. You have put in a terrific amount of work on this project.
Hello - I have been reading about solar power for months and really couldn't grasp what size I would need. Then I found this video. Thank you for the spreadsheet and video. Within a few hours of watching your video and using the spreadsheet I ordered my first - Delta Mini.
Been waiting for this one! Thank you very much for all of the information provided! The spreadsheet rocks!
Thanks for putting all the effort in to testing and the research. Most of us wouldn't know where to start. We were just talking about these this morning!
Omg thank you for this clear explanation. My friend has been trying to explain it to me and I’ve been watching inverter reviews feeling overwhelmed. THANK YOU!
Thank you so much for all the effort & time that you put into these videos! You rock.
Dude! Thanks for this super in-depth guide. This Excel sheet is PRICELESS, saved me a bunch of time and energy. Rock on man!
You packed more information into this video than I ever thought possible. Thank you. I've been looking at solar options for a few weeks now & this presentation was just what I was looking for.
Perfect timing for me also
Me too!
Yea I’ve been researching this off and on since the middle of February. I’m glad he came out with this. I’m still working on deciding which one I want. Before watching this video I liked the EcoFlow.. we’ll see what I end up buying
I have had the AC200P + B200 (4kw total) for over six months now. They work flawlessly with my Rich solar panels. I was glad to see that the updated AC200max made the cut as being recommended. I am seriously considering adding another 4kw of storage power before prices get out of reach.
my advice is stick exclusively to lifepo4
As i work from home and my power outages are typically only a couple hours i really appreciate the effort and look forward to not having to pull out my generator for short outages. Thanks!
Great comparison/review! I ended up with the Pecron and 800W of HQST rigid panels, and like them a lot. I discovered I could have built my own 5000 Wh with 3000W inverter for about $600 more, but the light weight and simplicity of the Pecron were important to me.
Please tell me how you did this please thank you
@@donnachavez8230 I built most likely the same kit he was referring to. I built it on my channel if you watch my grow up 3000-watt inverter review video.
I'd love to see an in-depth-review of the Pecron E3000!
Great video overall. Thanks alot! Got two PowerOak Solar Generators (550Wh + 1500Wh) for a couple of years now and I think, I'm slowly getting a good feeling of what I need / want. This take on all of these models is something I have been waiting for.
Kind of in to upgrading to one model, thats high in capacity and output, regardless of weight and "X-Factors". The two above mentioned devices are mobile enough for my camping needs.
Thank you for putting in all the work with the testing. This is a very comprehensive guide and well worth the watch.
First time watcher. Love it!
Detailed, professional good flow. Great work, I could watch these type of videos all day 🤓
Thanks for the spreadsheet. I ended up getting an Ecoflow Delta Pro. I would like to point out that in the spreadsheet for the Ecoflow products, you list the solar input connector as "Anderson." The Ecoflow Delta Pro does have an Anderson port, but it's an output port. The solar input port is an XT-60. (This is not specified in their user manual, which it should be.)
My husband and I just purchased the Ecoflow Delta Max. Was very glad to see that it was one of the top. I did a ton of research and we have been very pleased with our purchase. Thank you for all the information that you give. Much appreciated!!
We just purchased it too last week.
Runs 2 refrigerators and freezer with 4 solar panels I was getting 25 watts so cool
We got Ecoflow 1800. The refurbished ones.
@@a1preppingwithcharlietuna247 can you explain your comment more? Which delta do you have …is it the 1000wh? Why only 25 watts with 4 panels? Was it running all those items and 25 watts left over? What kind of panels 110 ? Sorry I’m learning and it seems so complicated…
@@CloudWatcher500 I got solar panels too. That was the thought to keep frig and freezer going.
My first prepper video was of you doing a review of Inergy solar generator first generation. Live in Florida ,small female got it in case of hurricane. So I got one. Very easy to transport ,strong .
Thank you so much that explanation was amazing .I understand watts now. Lol 👍
Want something that can keep fridge running.
Wish list, whole house generator. Learn a lot from your videos. Thorough very detailed amazing reviews thank you so much. thank you. ❤️👍👍👍👍
Wow. Thank you for all you have done to produce this video and putting together this spread sheet. It puts a lot of perspective into my thinking of which one to get.
Thank you again. God bless you. Keep safe.
Based off of some research I went with a small Renogy unit with a suitcase panel for camping. I have only used it 3x but it's more than I need.
It's a brand I found used on RV's for solar power and I didn't even know they made a little generator/powerbank unit.
Thank you so much for this incredibly valuable info! I've been holding back with the purchase of a solar generator for some time as I was torn about their capabilities! Keep up the good work!
That is brilliant. Thanks so much for all the time and effort you put into this, it’s fantastic!
Sincerely appreciate the time you invested in researching and providing this information! I would definitely be interested in more information on the Pecron solar generator.
I'm actually looking for getting a large solar battery to compliment my small jackery 240. I love the little jackery for the weight and probability. My biggest use is remote working I can take the kids to the park and work from there and carrying the jackery to a table is easy enough for it to be practical and it keeps my laptop topped up all day.
The linked spreadsheet is very handy and thank you for sharing all your testing and details. One correction, however: "Total running watts needed" for some reason begins at row 6 when it should start at row 4 across the board. (In other words, AM/FM radio and box fans are being left out of the totals in row 29.)
Absolutely incredible!!! Much respect for the time and effort along with the research you put into this!!!
Much appreciated! I worked about a month off and on for this video. Learned a lot in the process and hope it helps.
It absolutely shows! I was honestly awestruck with the amount and variety of detail you showed for the more common sought after solar chargers. For anyone to claim that you are a part of the panic sellers (like some others on RUclips) is beyond me!.. I actually find your videos to be extremely informative with a level headed sense of passion in your work, or at least that's what I see in your videos.. no nonsense/sensible/calm/ and extremely informative!!! I hope you get wonderful benefits from what you provide on this platform as you put in a clearly high amount of effort into these, I hope the compensation is worth it!
@@CityPrepping hands down one of the best I've ever seen and I've musta watched close to a hundred of them
Ditto. Amazing amount of data and appreciate to spreadsheet comparison. Thanks.
Hi .
Please which one would you recommend for Haiti, where there's almost no electricity at all and when it's finally on it only lasts few hours;
At the end, which one for the entire home ( fridge and freezer, stove and washing machine, and iron to iron clothes?)
I appreciate your last point: which is the price factor. The Pecron is the best value in cost/Wh and I had bought the 1500 when it was first introduced at $945 couple yrs ago. Have had no problem and using it almost daily. Have also recognized that to be truly grid free need at least a generator with 2000-3000 Wh; and so would be very interested for you to take a good look at the Pecron 3000.
Thank you for the spreadsheet!!! So many RUclips videos on product reviews but nobody puts out a spreadsheet with all the info consolidated right there for us to see so that we can make the best decision on which one to purchase. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!
Looks like a lot of work. Thanks for taking the time and effort. It’s awesome.
You bet!
Agreed! This is not a small project. Very nicely out together.
BEST and most thorough solar generator video I have ever watched. Thank You so very much!!
A few years ago, I pieced together an emergency system ...a couple of 100 watt solar briefcases (each with a small charge controller built in), a 5000 watt sine wave inverter, and VMaxtanks 100 AH batteries. Due to limited income, it was necessary to by piece by piece so it took a while. Functional for an bare bones emergency situation. However, my mini fridge/freezer only ran 23.6 hrs on one 100 AH solar battery (connected to invertor / battery w/o solar panel connected. Solar SLA batteries weighing over 60 lbs apiece.
I am liking the solar blankets idea for travel/bug out and would like the additional info on the Pecron. Might not be affordable for me but would still like to see the informational video on it!!
Thanks again for all you do for us, your subscribers.
Yea I’ve been researching this off and on since the middle of February. I’m glad he came out with this. I’m still working on deciding which one I want. Before watching this video I liked the EcoFlow.. we’ll see what I end up buying
@@CityPrepping is bluetti ac300 worth it or is thr max more realistic?
Great video. We ended up going with a 15KWhr battery back up (also included the Growatt 6k split phase inverter) with big battery. We have a 5kw solar system and have 100 gallons of gas for the back up inverter generator. Living up North solar production can be limited in winter...
I’m an older disabled senior that just wants to keep my refrigerator and freezer going during blackouts. Without having to spend an enormous amount of money. I won’t be bugging out anywhere I will stay with my homestead in case of any emergencies. Most all of this went right over my head. I will keep reviewing other sites to see if I can figure this out thanks.
Thank you! After watching this, I bought the Ecoflow Delta Max because it was on sale at the time. I just experienced Hurricane Ian and was so glad I purchased it. My friends were so impressed that they plan to buy one, too. Now, I want the expandable battery and additional solar panels. I’m saving my money to get them.
I do like that Inergy can be expanded to as many batteries as you want and can add super chargers to speed up the charging. I have it with a transfer switch as a power backup at my house and with a stack they are more efficient. Great comparison, thanks.
Can’t express how much I appreciate how you organize such a useful load of user friendly information...in everything you create actually! God bless you! Also, could you point me in the direction of the link for the solar panel blankets you recommend ?
Thank you for your time in this video. I found your information and breakdown of each unit to be very helpful in my choice and perchancing more what I need.
This is good info. I have been looking at these for a whole. The only thing I really want to run on one is my fridge/freezer. Thanks for putting in all this effort.
My husband and I have been looking for the right generator for a while. We really need to run our cpaps and keep our fridge and freezer cold. We will take a look at the spreadsheet.
I just went through this process a couple months ago. And this is a great breakdown of everything one needs to learn. That spreadsheet is extremely helpful. I watched dozens of review type vids for these gens, and this might be the best. I went with the Bluetti Max. So far, so good, except the wireless phone chargers don't really work. And it seems unnecessary that in order to connect with the app via Bluetooth to the gen, it requires location services to be on.
Bravo! What a well done vid. And for those of us who have no knowledge of electricity, I especially appreciated the explanation at the beginning about wattage.
I live in the lightning capital also known as Florida, that is at least when it comes to strikes per square mile. This is the reason I have been shopping around for a generator due to power outages from the previously mentioned along with the fact that we are in hurricane season. I started my generator hunt by using google to enhance my understanding of the specs listed about the different Generators on Amazon, then I watched a few RUclips videos. No Cap, this is by far the best video I have seen on this Topic for Solar Generator Comparison of capability, stats, and a user-friendly spreadsheet! Wait... Let's not forget the introductory course at the beginning of the video where he breaks down the terminology, along with what to look for based on what you plan on powering with the generator in case of an emergency!!! Bro! He even whipped out the light bulb, laptop, cooktop, and a heat gun as visual examples, which he explained the different effects each would have when drawing power from the generator. Thank you for the unimaginable time and effort it took to produce this excellent video! Sheeesh! This video gets 🔥🔥🔥🔥 from Clutch Cope Media!
Thanks for this video, it's clearly been very well researched and that must have taken time to create. I'm going to try to save money to pick one of these up, as I could see myself needing one of these in the future.
This is what I absolutely needed, not just the great info you’ve provided but the spreadsheet is gold to me, thank as always for all your dedication👍🌞
I couldn't help but write a comment. Thx. It's one of the most comprehensive, detailer and understandable review that i can found. it's helped a lot
Thank you for doing this research. I've saved so much time, I appreciate it. Was going to buy a Jackery but am going for the Bluetti.
Outstanding research, content and delivery. Thank you as always for your efforts and for sharing this information with the Community.
Man, you REALLY put a LOT of work into this comparison. Thank you so much!
Glad it helped!
Great video! As an amateur radio operator interested emergency communications, one of my primary concerns is radio frequency noise emmitted by electronic devices. Have you checked any of the storage devices reviewed for RF noise.
In the US the FCC has a Part 47 Class B RF noise certification that is generally accepted being RF noise quiet.
Most devices of this type are most likely to be RF noisy during solar charging, especially if the charge controller used PWM technology versus MPPT solar charging technology.
Being sensitive to RF noise issues I cobbled together a couple of systems using Morningstar Solar Prostar MPPT charge controllers and Samlex inverters due to reputation of reliability and FCC noise certification.
For batteries, the bulk of my storage is AGM, but I do have smaller lithium ion batterys for portable radios, but I do see myself in the market for newer battery technology to replace 3600Wh of AGM batteries in the foreseable future, which is why I am interested in these battery devices RF noise certifications.
Just what Iv been looking for, thanks so much. Priceless information and the best video Iv seen on the subject.
Hands down, this is one of the most, if not the most comprehensive “one stop shop” comparison of solar battery generators out there. Thank you for the awesome work! Full disclosure, I have gone with the Bluetti AC200Max for the capacity and the Lithium Phosphate and fits my use case requirements. Great work again!
After some time to try out your Bluetti, how satisfied are you with it? I'm thinking of buying the game Bluetti model for use on our camping trips.
Excellent choice.. done the same.
How has it worked out for you?
Absolute beast! I've ran many real life test to check the units performance and it's far exceeded all expectations. Check out some of the BY test vids on YT, same results. Already saving for a 2nd unit!
I just picked up their new AC500 & B300S for my setup. This thing is going to be a beast. General specs 18,432Wh/5,000W/LiFePO4/8000W Max. Input/UPS/240V Split Phase
I appreciate you for taking the time to make this video. I learned a lot about solar generators. Thank you!
Ordered an older Bluetti eb 150 so we can run the gas furnace overnight if needed. Always enjoy your knowledge packed videos!
I have been waiting for this since you mentioned it several weeks ago. I am ready to get one and need to make sure it is right for my needs. I think you can tell that I trust your opinion very much. Thank you thank you!
Glad I could help!
Thank you for making this. I already have a Jackery 1000, and I do like it for camping and road trips.
This was awesome! Thanks a bunch for breaking down all the information and giving a non-bias opinion. Definitely a fan!!
thank you. you have answered so many questions i have had about getting into solar generators with having no knowledge or experience of them previously!
Yes please do a more in depth review of the Pecron. I bought my jackery after seeing your video on that. I should have watched the one you did on the bluetti first LOL
Thank you as always for your very thorough and easy to follow videos!
You absolutely hit this one out of the park. Great video. Cant even imagjne the amount of time you guys invested in researching this. I've been going back and forth on a dual fuel generator and this for a but. I know they are two different things altogether. Just trying to decide which one is higher on the list.
If you can, buy both a power station and generator. They work very well together.
@@Pk3_Garage what the difference between a power and generator?
Your video, by far, was the most explanitory! Tons of info that I am going to have to review several times to digest it all. I'm still confused on how to download the chart(s). Great stuff!! I'm guessing that I have to purchase solar panels as well (unless it has different options to charge). Thanks for the extreme wealth of info!
Thank you for doing all this research and explaining it so well! You are a great teacher!
I'm really glad RUclips suggested this video because I have been contemplating getting one for myself and my little family as part of my prep. As a single mother, I really want to make sure that my kids and I are always safe. I really appreciate the way you broke it all down! I didn't even know that there were other options besides the Jackery!
THANKS for all the work you put in to this video, and especially the Excel worksheet! I'm an Excel geek, so I'll love playing with that!
You've definitely save me time off my decision-making process, but I'm tending towards the greater lifecycle advantage of the Bluetti (though the EcoFlows "stadium charge" time is very impressive!). I haven't studied your spreadsheet yet (so you may have already done this), but I wonder if there is such a thing as a specification that documents the "Unit lifecycle $/KWhr, which would basically highlight the $ advantage of extended lifecycle by factoring in the impact of the replacement cost of the more short-lived units. So if the lifecycle of the Bluetti is three times more than another unit (ie. lithium ion), the replacement costs of those shorter-lived units should be added to provide a more apples to apples comparison. What do you think, Kris?
Thanks again!
P.S. It would be great to see an in-depth review of the Pecron!
Omg thank you!!! I have recently bought a cooler that can be solar panel generated, but did not know what to buy. So in the meantime I bought a cheap solar generator to keep it powered until I became more knowledgeable. Your videos are so helpful you have no idea! Breaking it down in layman terms for us whose brain gets overwhelmed with these subjects has gotten me closer to making smarter purchases in the future. I really appreciate what you do. Thank you once again.
Which cooler did you buy?
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