Why can’t ecoflow develop a power reader from the load to meter cable. So that the inverter can step up to 800w max. You won’t need a smart plug for each appliance.
from a safety aspect, the delay in communication between their smart plug and Powerstream could be dangerous for anyone working on the grid as you will potentially be injecting power to the Grid for the period it takes for the powerstream to realise that your load measured by your smart plug has gone to 0 watt.
Great video. Good to hear real world experience. It's a shame they have stopped selling the PowerStream in the UK. I am seriously thinking about buying one since I don't want to install solar at my house, since we plan to move within the next 5 to 6 years. What panels do you use with your Powerstream setup? Cheers Richard
I’d love to get solar on the roof but it’s all about testing and experimenting for me so the PowerStream is perfect. I use a mixture of panels but the 800W is a limitation so I tend to just leave it on 4 x Renogy 175W panels. You could go with 200W but they’re too big for the patch of roof I use. I wouldn’t worry about selling the property because I imagine solar would bump the price of your house up a notch in the future anyway so you’ll probably get most of your investment back. No guarantees though 👍🏻
Hi, great video, lots of details and explanations! I am looking to buy a balcony solar system. I live in Germany and here Ecoflow sells their systems. I have also been looking at the Zendure solar system but what I really dislike about the Zendure is that the Smart plugs connect to Zendure's servers and not to their "hub". So when their servers go down (and they do!) all the smartplugs report 0w. Not only that, if they ever go bust, your very expensive smartplugs become paperweights... So, the question is, do these smartplugs work if you have WiFI but internet connection is down?
Yes if the powerstream met current UK regulations, if it fitted with bs7671 wiring regs & building control & integrated with the solar generators so you could use those inputs as well & it wasn't a low 800W (600W in practise) & it used a mains clamp the powerstream might be a good product
@@dangerman7408 since my reply EF have submitted the PS to the ENA for a 3rd time, in a hope it will meet the G98 specifications. Whilst the ENA don't publicly state the reasons kit fails, in this case it is widely speculated that the failure to meet BS7671 is the primary reason & this alone means it doesn't make the grade with the UK Network operators & doesn't comply with their customers obligations to meet G98/G99 before connecting to a UK supply & that means if their is an issue users could find themselves 'in trouble' with their operator & without insurance cover Its a marmite situation, some care not one bit & others want a legit system - hopefully EF works out the problems
for 40 euros, I can buy 4x Tapo P100 for 220V 10A or even P110 for 220V 16A if I need a couple of them to work with my solar station... for that price I will just buy more solar or bigger battery lol
But EcoFlow told me today that the Powerstream is not approved for uk use... no feed in allowed therefore into home sockets... so why suggest otherwise?
Yes. It's used every day. It gets very hot when pushing out some power or taking in some power but it's fanless so I would expect it to otherwise the heat is staying inside! The whole case is metal and it happily hits 60C which feels pretty hot but it's never been a problem so far.
You won’t be able to do that with this plug as it’s too limited. Most plugs could do this with a simple state change and countdown event. You’d probably only need one job (maybe two).
at the mo you can not get the PowerStream & I don't think they will be bring it back PS I do love my TP-Link Tapo P110 Mini Smart Wi-Fi Plug - Energy Monitoring we have 4 at the mo
I am from Slovenia. In our houses we mostly have 3 phases. L1,L2 and L3. three 3x20 Ampheres. Let say, if I use this plug on phase L1 and solar system is connected in socket on L 2 this probably wont work. Am I wrong. Phases are all seperated to equally distibute consumption.
Why can’t ecoflow develop a power reader from the load to meter cable. So that the inverter can step up to 800w max. You won’t need a smart plug for each appliance.
Like a p1 that I can plug into my smartmeter. Can't be that hard....apart from them not selling many smartplugs anymore.....
from a safety aspect, the delay in communication between their smart plug and Powerstream could be dangerous for anyone working on the grid as you will potentially be injecting power to the Grid for the period it takes for the powerstream to realise that your load measured by your smart plug has gone to 0 watt.
Great video. Good to hear real world experience. It's a shame they have stopped selling the PowerStream in the UK. I am seriously thinking about buying one since I don't want to install solar at my house, since we plan to move within the next 5 to 6 years. What panels do you use with your Powerstream setup? Cheers Richard
I’d love to get solar on the roof but it’s all about testing and experimenting for me so the PowerStream is perfect. I use a mixture of panels but the 800W is a limitation so I tend to just leave it on 4 x Renogy 175W panels. You could go with 200W but they’re too big for the patch of roof I use. I wouldn’t worry about selling the property because I imagine solar would bump the price of your house up a notch in the future anyway so you’ll probably get most of your investment back. No guarantees though 👍🏻
If you want to share or group them, just connect to smart home with matter.
Hi, great video, lots of details and explanations! I am looking to buy a balcony solar system. I live in Germany and here Ecoflow sells their systems. I have also been looking at the Zendure solar system but what I really dislike about the Zendure is that the Smart plugs connect to Zendure's servers and not to their "hub". So when their servers go down (and they do!) all the smartplugs report 0w. Not only that, if they ever go bust, your very expensive smartplugs become paperweights...
So, the question is, do these smartplugs work if you have WiFI but internet connection is down?
11:24 worked on me, got my second one recently 😂
what is the best smart plug you can recommend ? i just wanna to keep and eye on a 1-5 things like laptop, kettle etc
5:03 plus-it should show the current usage
Great Video but until the power stream returns ? and the price and functions get real then we will wait :)
Yes if the powerstream met current UK regulations, if it fitted with bs7671 wiring regs & building control & integrated with the solar generators so you could use those inputs as well & it wasn't a low 800W (600W in practise) & it used a mains clamp the powerstream might be a good product
Regarding bs7671 regs how does that effect the powerstream,what needs to be done?
@@dangerman7408 since my reply EF have submitted the PS to the ENA for a 3rd time, in a hope it will meet the G98 specifications.
Whilst the ENA don't publicly state the reasons kit fails, in this case it is widely speculated that the failure to meet BS7671 is the primary reason & this alone means it doesn't make the grade with the UK Network operators & doesn't comply with their customers obligations to meet G98/G99 before connecting to a UK supply & that means if their is an issue users could find themselves 'in trouble' with their operator & without insurance cover
Its a marmite situation, some care not one bit & others want a legit system
- hopefully EF works out the problems
for 40 euros, I can buy 4x Tapo P100 for 220V 10A or even P110 for 220V 16A
if I need a couple of them to work with my solar station... for that price I will just buy more solar or bigger battery lol
But EcoFlow told me today that the Powerstream is not approved for uk use... no feed in allowed therefore into home sockets... so why suggest otherwise?
Are you still using the powerstream in the uk? Do you find it gets too hot or is it well cooled
Yes. It's used every day. It gets very hot when pushing out some power or taking in some power but it's fanless so I would expect it to otherwise the heat is staying inside! The whole case is metal and it happily hits 60C which feels pretty hot but it's never been a problem so far.
is there a maximum number of events you can set to schedule this plug? all the ones I find are way too limited. I want to run a fan every 15 minutes.
You won’t be able to do that with this plug as it’s too limited. Most plugs could do this with a simple state change and countdown event. You’d probably only need one job (maybe two).
@Ecoflow, add sharing to smart plugs
I know! It's crazy that you can share something like a Delta Max but not a smart plug.
I think they were banned in the uk for now back feed into the grid maybe needs approval.
That certainly seems to be the consensus 🤷🏻♂️
at the mo you can not get the PowerStream & I don't think they will be bring it back PS I do love my TP-Link Tapo P110 Mini Smart Wi-Fi Plug - Energy Monitoring we have 4 at the mo
Where are you based? UK?
@@tdcattech Yes
The P100 only has energy monitoring, the P110 does not. At leats mine are like that...
WTH are you even talking about? The cheapest plug with same capabilities is around 20-25. Were you dreaming maybe when you saw 7 plugs for 34 pounds?
#£34ecoflowpisstakers. But I have 2 🤷
Yep, they’ve got us sucked in. 😉 Works great with the PowerStream though.
@@tdcattech still thinking to re-aquire it 🤔
I am from Slovenia. In our houses we mostly have 3 phases. L1,L2 and L3. three 3x20 Ampheres. Let say, if I use this plug on phase L1 and solar system is connected in socket on L 2 this probably wont work. Am I wrong. Phases are all seperated to equally distibute consumption.