Bought the Jackery 240 on your recommendation and its been awesome for a whole year. We use it every day. We charge it while driving and once in a while charge it at Starbucks it Whole Foods while we work. Lasts a long time.
Thanks so much! I don't have a CPap machine either, but this vid was packed with excellent info, and answered most of my questions about purchasing the 500. Have a great day!
I have used this with my “ice chest” fridge. It will run it, set to zero degrees Fahrenheit for about 10-13 hours. I am glad I picked one of these up, as in the daytime, I have a campsite generator running to recharge it. Am very happy with the model.
If you have the option to run that fridge on 12v DC ( cig lighter) , do it. Plugging into the 110v will use more power to do the same job, as you have to alsp power the inverter.
I purchased one of these a few months ago after watching a different review. I also bought the Solarsaga 60 panels. When I received the E500, it was at 30%, I set up the solar panels and waited 7 hrs for it to hit 100% (70% in 7 hrs is okay with me). I run my CPAP with the heater off, and I can use it 3 to 4 nights (5 hrs on average per night). So if I run it 1 or 2 nights, then set it out to solar recharge, I am in good shape. If I get in a bind, I can charge it through my truck (It has an invertor for 120volt), or I can charge it by cable that I made with Anderson connectors and hook it to my truck battery. When I am at home, I plug into my shore or house power. I have never drained the E500, but I imagine it will charge pretty fast through the AC of my house. I am very happy with this product.
I have used my 500 for a year every single day for a year and love it. I can’t depend on the Jackery panel every day because when it’s cloudy enough it gives me almost no charge at all. Sunny days it does good. I charge it in the house when I have to. Jackery says don’t let the battery get down to 20 percent charge
@@hanachikhgrayaa5586 It is an acronym that stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and is a device worn by people to prevent the airway from closing or collapsing while sleeping, which can stop their breathing.
Did you hear the one about the man who opened a dry-cleaning business next door to the convent? He knocked on the door and asked the Mother Superior if she had any dirty habits.
Thanks, Kaze Lion. Pro tip: Jackery is rolling out a new product. Not sure if it's already on the market yet or not but they hit me up to review it. See what's going on with it before you drop any dough!
AAAH, good times. Take a look at VTOMAN. They are using a better battery chemistry, and they are having a sale right now. I did a review of them like a week or two ago. Good luck!
@@enigmaticnomadics LOL, I already have a few PS. I am giving one to my borther so I'll have two left. Just bought some solar panels for the Bluetti AC 180. ALl these Power Stations are on sale right now. I did see the VTOMAN Jump 1800 Portable 1548WH on sale for $599 so recommending it to a friend.
I just bought the new Jackery 500 Explorer v2. Immediately did a capacity test to make sure I got a good one with a 150A test device. 540Watt hours. MORE than advertised. No complaints.
I have a Jackery 440 and used my CPAP WITHOUT the humidifier for 7 days WITHOUT having to recharge. It still had more charge, but I was impressed. The 500 will last longer!
@@HeartInspections Hi Brenda... I use a Resmed Air10 and there is an excellent handout all about using batteries for their devices. They recommend a "Converter" (DC to DC) rather than an "Inverter"... they can explain it all better than me... www.resmed.com/us/dam/documents/articles/198103_battery-guide_glo_eng.pdf . There is no one-answer-fits-all because the pressure of your unit and other factors contribute to power use. If you don't have a Resmed device then check your manufacturer for their specific recommendations. The reason I didn't use my humidifier was I wanted to see how long I could stretch it out without a recharge... I figured 7 days was good enough for me so I stopped the test. I think I could have gone another 2 or 3 days.
Great info. I also just picked my new machine and its also a AirSense 10. I think my pressure goes up to 15 once I go into REM. Right now I am using a deep cell marine battery that weighs a ton. One of things I am a bit worried about with the Jackery are the batteries working in the cold. The guide you mention also says to use the converter because it offers a bit of power protection to your machine.
12:00 "Pull less than 10 watts and the Jackery will shut down after 6 hours" ... thanks, nobody else mentioned that. I don't even see it on their website !
I just got my Jackery 500 and running an Alpicool C20 compressor car refrigerator. When the fridge starts up there is a 48 Watts draw which settles down to about 37 Watts or so. The fridge cycles on and off periodically and when it cycles off I see a 1 watt draw on the display. It's been running now for over 15hours and has not shut down.
Abyssalsoul621 that’s because the alpicool is cycling the compressor on and off so the power draw rising and falling. Not continuously staying at 1 watt.
You are the only one that gave details that really helped. Thank you. I’m so clueless on this stuff. I can’t afford the Jackery 500 but hope the smaller one will be sufficient. (Loved the humor)...
Awesome review. I’m going to sub. But I wanted to just update those who might not know. The Jackery 500 in this video is not the latest generation. You can tell by the logo at the top right it is the unit. The newer version of the Jackery 500 features an MPPT charge controller and not the cheaper and less efficient PWM controller. Which means the MPPT version charges about 30-60% more efficiently on the same solar panel compared to the older model. I’m sure my comment could have been worded better, Im no expert lol.
@@jmb-cm7mrAll the current manufacturered products in their line up have MPPT, yes. However, the 1st gen Jackery 500 v1.0 had a PWM controller; not MPPT as explained.
You have to size your power station for your needs. We have an SUV camper with refrigerator, Maxx fan, electric kettle for making coffee, and a 700 watt toaster oven we use once in a while. Plus our computers and cell phones. We have a 1000 watt VTOman and recharge it as we drive (keeps it from running down as fast). We usually aren't out more than 3-4 days before we can plug it in to shore power, and it suits us fine.
To me the best set up is a 2nd alternator and solar....the best of both worlds. Get 2 or 4 lithium ion batteries...and you can run pretty much anything. But this is a great in between solution. Thanks again sir.
Thanks for the review, you sure made a few questions crystal clear! I'll be getting one for a backup system and the pure sine is the best choice so far. Glad to see someone put it through the Pace's and see how long it takes to get a full charge, granted if you were there to nurse it I'm sure it would have been substantially higher but all in all. I'd say it's worth having one. Thanks! As usual a real video!
I’ll do ANYTHING TO BE SURE TO HAVE ENOUGH FOR THE CPAP. With your solar panel, make sure your shadow is behind your panel then be sure itha shadow is as large as possible. Then you will get the most energy.
Yooooo J. Nice vid my brotha. I enjoyed it. You basically described me in the 3-4 day weekend getaways. And I do agree that it would be nice to have a 110 plug in for something. But honestly, all I use is a battery powered radio, my cellphone, and a battery fan. But having the large Jackery I can expand to plug in device if needed. Also, I think people need to understand that the PRIME way to get max use out of the Jack is to fully charge it with 110 at home prior to going on your trip and using even an 80 watt solar panel as a way to keep it “topped off”. Oh shit bro, just watched the end of your vid and noticed that you said basically what I did. My bad bro. 👍🏾
I finally found someone who would send a jackery 500 to Hawaii... extra shipping but welll worth it in my opinion. Can't wait to check it out. An just got a solar panel aswell.
Never heard Norm tell it but I adapted it from one a buddy told me. He probably got it from Norm if we followed it back far enough. Dude! I totally am not a joke writer! In fact, folks seem to dig these so much that I might just start looking them up online and putting credits in the notes. Have a good one!
I live in the UK at about 53.5 degrees north. Problem is we don't get the sun to recharge a battery most of the year. For people in Arizona and similar great. But not really for us.
If you get the DC power cord for your CPAP machine it will use much less power, about one-third as much power as running through the AC inverter. I have a jackery 240. I do not run the humidifier or the heater on my CPAP. 9 hours on CPAP only takes it down by 35%. Recharging Jackery 240 with my own 100 watt panel only takes about 2 hours. I have also been using a couple of different branded 500-watt our power stations. I can run my Dometic 35W for about twelve hours on either of the 500WH power stations that I have tried. I have never drained any of the power stations down below 20% and I have never had a problem getting back to full charge with my 100 watt panel. longest I ever had to charge it was about seven hours of sunlight.
That is the older version of the Jackery 500, the new one has MPPT charging so that weird issue with the solar input wattage getting stuck in the 40’s isn’t an issue on the new ones.
Did you ever try seeing if the MPPT recovers to pulling max power? The unit is trying to optimize for peak power. If you draw too much current from a shaded panel the voltage will collapse and you get less power out. But the algorithm should test driving the power back up otherwise a cloud goes by or someone stands in front of it you’re gonna be penalized which is dumb.
I never ran that test, James. I agree with your reasoning. These portable power stations just keep getting better all the time, so I expect that to be addressed, if it hasn’t already. Very astute observation.
Yeah I figured that it charges about 10% an hour just as a rule of thumb. I didn’t show it in the video but I was thinking about hanging the solar panel up on the side of the bus and run the cord through the window and just having access to the Jacorey all the time. That’s probably how I would do it!
the outro was perfect! haha I do the exact same! Cheers and solid video! Just picked up a jackery power bank for my motovan build and was considering the solar panel attachments for longer trips! I enjoyed the outro and gave me a little laugh cuz I know that feeling all too well as Im sure I have some footage of me doing the same for some videos.
My CPAP draws about 200wh/night. That is without humidifier so it has less draw. Also I don’t have to lug the humidifier around (it pulls apart for travel). Some can’t go without humidifier. I have just purchased a DC power cord that works off cigarette lighter. I hope to make it last longer since I won’t have to pay for the inverter losses. Good video.
I am in the market for one myself . I understand the lithium iron phosphate battery is able to recharged more times and quicker . I am leaning towards the Bluette brand .
Sure, just remember that by the time the lithium ion wears out, you’d probably have stuff break on it anyway and whatever you had would be a technology dinosaur. These things improve every single year. Lithium ion is in our cellphones and cordless power tools. Food for thought.
One thing I noticed about the Jackery is that the input wattage is not always accurate unfortunately. Mine was doing the same thing yours was doing but worse (it was stuck at 0 watts input after any kind of shadow got casted on it). I am doing an RMA and they honored their warranty. Still a great product though... also mine had an issue where the battery was stuck at 100% and required a hard reset to show accurate battery percentage
I have a smaller version of this thing (Jackery/Honda 290). The rubber feet are really good. I forgot to stow mine and left it on the counter when I drove away, and it didn’t slide off and smash itself or anything. I wouldn’t count on that, but not wanting to slide around is a good feature that people should look for.
Very informative..At first when you got back from pumpin iron and said” I’ll be darned “I thought you were gonna say the sonofa gun is stolen. You can never trust leaving $ 700 layin on the ground but maybe you left with another vehicle so the bus being there is a deterrent. Can never trust people sadly.
Okay okay, hahahahahahahaha! I had to pause the vid, that was the funniest opening I heard all month! LOL! Okay, now I'll go back and watch the whole video.
If you use it for the CPAP, get the 12v converter and not use the AC-DC power brick. You’ll get a lot more use out of it. My CPAP takes a regulated 24v input. I bought on Amazon a compatible 12v-24v converter and uses a lot less energy
I bought the 440 which won’t charge from Jackery’s solar panel. Wish I had known they were coming out with the 500 also...sure wish they had waited...440 useless unless you drive a lot.
Not entirely correct. AC input range: 100-240V, 50-60Hz 1.0-1.5A, Class II . 115V, 400Hz 1.5A, Class II (nominal for aircraft use) It can use any voltage AC from 100 to 240, frequency 50 or 60Hz; OR, 115 volt 400 Hz aircraft power. www.resmed.com/us/dam/documents/products/machine/airsense-series/user-guide/airsense-10-device-with-humidifier_user-guide_amer_eng.pdf
I want to put as much solar on my roof van as will fit, enough for a decent sized refrigerator/freezer and a fantastic fan. I'm thinking one of these will be good for a fan, TV, anything I would only use occasionally, but could afford to do without if it's raining,etc. Extra cost, but probably worth it for a few extra comforts.
Solar panels are rated to a theoretical maximum. To get closer to it an MPPT charge controller is usually needed. Maximum Power Point Tracker. Getting 60 watts out of a 100 watt panel is pretty good. I typically get 80 out of a 150 watt panel. MPPT adds about 15 percent more power depending on the panel's open circuit voltage spec.
With Perfect PV aligment it can produce 100W+ ... and with that instantly power of 100W it could charge 500W batery with 5 hours (it is logic) ... but there was no perfect aligment and that why You have to wait longer :) ... THX for video ...
Here is what you do with the Jackery and solar charging. The Jackery 500 can be charged at up to 100W but it requires 30V to the input. Get a boost converter that converts the voltage from the solar panel to 30V. I set mine to 29.5V and on a good sunny day I can charge at 96W. With a 100W panel that really requires perfect alignment and perfect sun. To make it a bit easier get a 160W panel or even go up to 200W. That way the alignment does not have to be perfect since a 200W panel will still produce 100W when it is at a 45 deg angle from the sun. The same goes for charging in your car. Convert the 12/13V to 30V and charge at 100W. Jut make sure the fuses and wiring can handle the current. Done!!
With all these batteries, they start to trickle the more percentage is left. They charge at full ability when the battery is dead, but at around 70% you will be at 40 watts.
*Love how quite it is, New **Generater.Systems** maneuverable enough would be better with a little bigger wheel*
That intro was funny as hell.
thought he was for real until he said its just you and me lol
Hilarious
Unfortunately it can be very real.
😂😂😂 what's with the intro almost forgot the reason I was here
I have one coming from Amazon in about two days, no solar panel yet. The intro was hilarious, i didn't see that coming!
This unit remains an excellent source of portable power even in today's competition.
You'll find so many new ways it comes in handy. Congratulations!
From his grin. He did a lot of drinking and dancing.. He got Lucky that night.🤣
Bought the Jackery 240 on your recommendation and its been awesome for a whole year. We use it every day. We charge it while driving and once in a while charge it at Starbucks it Whole Foods while we work. Lasts a long time.
My CPAP has a regular 110 cord. Works on the solar and battery set up that you installed for me. Perfect.
Hey, CiCi!
I'll be buying the 12v adapter for mine, so it will use less power than ac.
You use a lot less power if your run your CPAP off of a 12v adapter when connected to a 12V battery or power station like this.
Thanks so much! I don't have a CPap machine either, but this vid was packed with excellent info, and answered most of my questions about purchasing the 500. Have a great day!
Glad it was helpful!
I have used this with my “ice chest” fridge. It will run it, set to zero degrees Fahrenheit for about 10-13 hours. I am glad I picked one of these up, as in the daytime, I have a campsite generator running to recharge it.
Am very happy with the model.
If you have the option to run that fridge on 12v DC ( cig lighter) , do it. Plugging into the 110v will use more power to do the same job, as you have to alsp power the inverter.
I don't know about you guys, but I think Jamie is one smart guy!
Thanks Jake. I really try to keep these videos concise and helpful.
I purchased one of these a few months ago after watching a different review. I also bought the Solarsaga 60 panels. When I received the E500, it was at 30%, I set up the solar panels and waited 7 hrs for it to hit 100% (70% in 7 hrs is okay with me). I run my CPAP with the heater off, and I can use it 3 to 4 nights (5 hrs on average per night). So if I run it 1 or 2 nights, then set it out to solar recharge, I am in good shape. If I get in a bind, I can charge it through my truck (It has an invertor for 120volt), or I can charge it by cable that I made with Anderson connectors and hook it to my truck battery. When I am at home, I plug into my shore or house power. I have never drained the E500, but I imagine it will charge pretty fast through the AC of my house.
I am very happy with this product.
I have used my 500 for a year every single day for a year and love it. I can’t depend on the Jackery panel every day because when it’s cloudy enough it gives me almost no charge at all. Sunny days it does good. I charge it in the house when I have to. Jackery says don’t let the battery get down to 20 percent charge
I bought my jackery 240 with the 100watt solar panel the other year,got a jackery 500 a few days ago,I love them they are so handy for power
Just got my Jackery. My CPAP went 3 nights without needing a charge. I have their 100 watt solar panel too and it was charging at 67watts.
Do you have the 500w or the 1000w.
@@thebronzelion6585 500
What's mean CPAP please ?
@@hanachikhgrayaa5586 It is an acronym that stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and is a device worn by people to prevent the airway from closing or collapsing while sleeping, which can stop their breathing.
Did you have the heater off? Did you use the AC cord or get a direct 12v feed to the CPAP?
I literally guffawed! Wasn't expecting that to be a joke at all! Thanks for the excellent review on the Jackery. Pricey, but I'm saving my pennies.
Jackery might charge slower than some other units but the Jackery's main selling point is the regulated continuous power
Customer service too
@@epicone2449 sure if you live in the states
@Sky Dome Atlantis what's the charge time? Does it really matter a difference?
Jackery is what you get when you want something reliable and safe as well.
@@taylorsessions4143the 100 watt panel takes up to 15 hours to charge the 500
Did you hear the one about the man who opened a dry-cleaning business next door to the convent?
He knocked on the door and asked the Mother Superior if she had any dirty habits.
😁😀
badaboom
Good one Pat!!
Whats the easiest word to spell?... Icy.
Oh yeah, i-c-y
Aaaaaah.
Works well and quieter than most generators I've used dented during shipping
I love my jackery’s,got the 240 and the 500 and the 100 watt panel and I’ve just got a 200 watt panel,brilliant gear
We bought the jackery you did a video on last year (thanks for the discount) & love it. This year I plan to get the solar panels.
You're certainly fun to watch. Jokes are appreciated and you did a great job with your review.🤣
Your delivery on that was perfect!
Thanks alot man! I've been looking at this model for over a week now and the solar panels. You did a good video!
Thanks, Kaze Lion. Pro tip: Jackery is rolling out a new product. Not sure if it's already on the market yet or not but they hit me up to review it. See what's going on with it before you drop any dough!
Enigmatic Nomadics oh man-! I just bought the 500 and you say there’s a new one coming- is it the 1000 or something else ?
I saw guys running pellet grills using that with no issues for many cooks I cant wait to get mine to try it out camping with the smoker yumm
The bloopers 😆
AAAH, good times. Take a look at VTOMAN. They are using a better battery chemistry, and they are having a sale right now. I did a review of them like a week or two ago. Good luck!
@@enigmaticnomadics LOL, I already have a few PS. I am giving one to my borther so I'll have two left. Just bought some solar panels for the Bluetti AC 180. ALl these Power Stations are on sale right now. I did see the VTOMAN Jump 1800 Portable 1548WH on sale for $599 so recommending it to a friend.
Explorer500. One of the best things I could have. Solar saga 100. Works great. 2 years and counting. Only wish I had a 2000.
I just bought the new Jackery 500 Explorer v2. Immediately did a capacity test to make sure I got a good one with a 150A test device. 540Watt hours. MORE than advertised. No complaints.
I just love it when folks don't mind showing their bloopers lol! WOOHOO!
😅😅 I'm using that joke tonight when my wife gets home. I've been away camping for 4 days. She'll appreciate it when she finally gets it 🙈🤣🤣
I have a Jackery 440 and used my CPAP WITHOUT the humidifier for 7 days WITHOUT having to recharge. It still had more charge, but I was impressed. The 500 will last longer!
Great info! What watts or info do you have in your machine?
I have BiPAP and trying to figure out my needs for rural life on coast.
@@HeartInspections Hi Brenda... I use a Resmed Air10 and there is an excellent handout all about using batteries for their devices. They recommend a "Converter" (DC to DC) rather than an "Inverter"... they can explain it all better than me... www.resmed.com/us/dam/documents/articles/198103_battery-guide_glo_eng.pdf . There is no one-answer-fits-all because the pressure of your unit and other factors contribute to power use. If you don't have a Resmed device then check your manufacturer for their specific recommendations. The reason I didn't use my humidifier was I wanted to see how long I could stretch it out without a recharge... I figured 7 days was good enough for me so I stopped the test. I think I could have gone another 2 or 3 days.
Wow.
Great info. I also just picked my new machine and its also a AirSense 10. I think my pressure goes up to 15 once I go into REM. Right now I am using a deep cell marine battery that weighs a ton. One of things I am a bit worried about with the Jackery are the batteries working in the cold. The guide you mention also says to use the converter because it offers a bit of power protection to your machine.
@@HeartInspections Sorry for the delay in replying... I use the Resmed Air10... I LOVE my machine! I wouldn't even consider taking a NAP without it!!!
It runs a fantastic fan all night long. No problem.
12:00 "Pull less than 10 watts and the Jackery will shut down after 6 hours" ... thanks, nobody else mentioned that. I don't even see it on their website !
I just got my Jackery 500 and running an Alpicool C20 compressor car refrigerator. When the fridge starts up there is a 48 Watts draw which settles down to about 37 Watts or so. The fridge cycles on and off periodically and when it cycles off I see a 1 watt draw on the display. It's been running now for over 15hours and has not shut down.
Abyssalsoul621 that’s because the alpicool is cycling the compressor on and off so the power draw rising and falling. Not continuously staying at 1 watt.
@@MrStrosty thank you for the explanation
@@abyssalsoul6216 Good to know, thanks. I have an Alpicool also and I've been looking for a little more info about just such usage.
Will powers review said it was junk
You are the only one that gave details that really helped. Thank you. I’m so clueless on this stuff. I can’t afford the Jackery 500 but hope the smaller one will be sufficient. (Loved the humor)...
Awesome review. I’m going to sub. But I wanted to just update those who might not know. The Jackery 500 in this video is not the latest generation. You can tell by the logo at the top right it is the unit. The newer version of the Jackery 500 features an MPPT charge controller and not the cheaper and less efficient PWM controller. Which means the MPPT version charges about 30-60% more efficiently on the same solar panel compared to the older model. I’m sure my comment could have been worded better, Im no expert lol.
Jackery says all of there generators have MPPT charge controllers
@@jmb-cm7mrAll the current manufacturered products in their line up have MPPT, yes. However, the 1st gen Jackery 500 v1.0 had a PWM controller; not MPPT as explained.
You have to size your power station for your needs. We have an SUV camper with refrigerator, Maxx fan, electric kettle for making coffee, and a 700 watt toaster oven we use once in a while. Plus our computers and cell phones. We have a 1000 watt VTOman and recharge it as we drive (keeps it from running down as fast). We usually aren't out more than 3-4 days before we can plug it in to shore power, and it suits us fine.
This guy is funny lol I subscribed immediately 😂
To me the best set up is a 2nd alternator and solar....the best of both worlds. Get 2 or 4 lithium ion batteries...and you can run pretty much anything. But this is a great in between solution. Thanks again sir.
Never too busy for your vids! Thanks
Thanks for the review, you sure made a few questions crystal clear! I'll be getting one for a backup system and the pure sine is the best choice so far. Glad to see someone put it through the Pace's and see how long it takes to get a full charge, granted if you were there to nurse it I'm sure it would have been substantially higher but all in all. I'd say it's worth having one. Thanks!
As usual a real video!
I’ll do ANYTHING TO BE SURE TO HAVE ENOUGH FOR THE CPAP. With your solar panel, make sure your shadow is behind your panel then be sure itha shadow is as large as possible. Then you will get the most energy.
I’d cycle two of these if I could afford to. I’d always have one charging.
Yooooo J. Nice vid my brotha. I enjoyed it. You basically described me in the 3-4 day weekend getaways. And I do agree that it would be nice to have a 110 plug in for something. But honestly, all I use is a battery powered radio, my cellphone, and a battery fan. But having the large Jackery I can expand to plug in device if needed. Also, I think people need to understand that the PRIME way to get max use out of the Jack is to fully charge it with 110 at home prior to going on your trip and using even an 80 watt solar panel as a way to keep it “topped off”. Oh shit bro, just watched the end of your vid and noticed that you said basically what I did. My bad bro. 👍🏾
LMAO. I spit my beer out. Had to sub and like.
Might even get lucky. Just going to be you and me. I needed a laugh after this last year.
Loved the beginning......sounds like a story my dad would have told.
I finally found someone who would send a jackery 500 to Hawaii... extra shipping but welll worth it in my opinion. Can't wait to check it out. An just got a solar panel aswell.
Ok, LOLed at the intro to this video. Good review. Good info.
Your intro is one of the best jokes I have ever heard RUclips! I could NOT stop Laughing!
Great joke, but it’s a Norm MacDonald original. I have told it myself
Never heard Norm tell it but I adapted it from one a buddy told me. He probably got it from Norm if we followed it back far enough. Dude! I totally am not a joke writer! In fact, folks seem to dig these so much that I might just start looking them up online and putting credits in the notes. Have a good one!
HOLA MIJO J
GRACIAS ! THIS IS REALLY GONNA HELP " the old man"...
Safe travels onward bound!
Hahahaha the intro just made my day mate 😂😂😂😂✊🏻🏴
I live in the UK at about 53.5 degrees north. Problem is we don't get the sun to recharge a battery most of the year. For people in Arizona and similar great. But not really for us.
Great review thank you for your hard work .
Love that you include some edited shots at the end... keeping it real!
I'm happy with my Enkeeo pack and panel... THANKS SO MUCH, JAMIE! ~Mikio 💚
If you get the DC power cord for your CPAP machine it will use much less power, about one-third as much power as running through the AC inverter. I have a jackery 240. I do not run the humidifier or the heater on my CPAP. 9 hours on CPAP only takes it down by 35%. Recharging Jackery 240 with my own 100 watt panel only takes about 2 hours. I have also been using a couple of different branded 500-watt our power stations. I can run my Dometic 35W for about twelve hours on either of the 500WH power stations that I have tried. I have never drained any of the power stations down below 20% and I have never had a problem getting back to full charge with my 100 watt panel. longest I ever had to charge it was about seven hours of sunlight.
Before I watch the rest of the video... that intro was funny ... 😄😆🤣😂
That is the older version of the Jackery 500, the new one has MPPT charging so that weird issue with the solar input wattage getting stuck in the 40’s isn’t an issue on the new ones.
Your joke earned you a new subscriber!
Did you ever try seeing if the MPPT recovers to pulling max power? The unit is trying to optimize for peak power. If you draw too much current from a shaded panel the voltage will collapse and you get less power out. But the algorithm should test driving the power back up otherwise a cloud goes by or someone stands in front of it you’re gonna be penalized which is dumb.
I never ran that test, James. I agree with your reasoning. These portable power stations just keep getting better all the time, so I expect that to be addressed, if it hasn’t already. Very astute observation.
That joke? About maybe getting lucky at the party? That just won you a new subscriber.
Thank you for the review Jamie... I’m in the market... and i’ve been wondering about Jackery💜good review
Yeah I figured that it charges about 10% an hour just as a rule of thumb. I didn’t show it in the video but I was thinking about hanging the solar panel up on the side of the bus and run the cord through the window and just having access to the Jacorey all the time. That’s probably how I would do it!
That’s a great plan! I really want one, since I’ve been stranded a few times already... also I need solar too💜
the outro was perfect! haha I do the exact same! Cheers and solid video! Just picked up a jackery power bank for my motovan build and was considering the solar panel attachments for longer trips!
I enjoyed the outro and gave me a little laugh cuz I know that feeling all too well as Im sure I have some footage of me doing the same for some videos.
My CPAP draws about 200wh/night. That is without humidifier so it has less draw. Also I don’t have to lug the humidifier around (it pulls apart for travel). Some can’t go without humidifier. I have just purchased a DC power cord that works off cigarette lighter. I hope to make it last longer since I won’t have to pay for the inverter losses. Good video.
Really helpful. I was looking to power fans -- thanks for that mention.
I am in the market for one myself . I understand the lithium iron phosphate battery is able to recharged more times and quicker . I am leaning towards the Bluette brand .
Sure, just remember that by the time the lithium ion wears out, you’d probably have stuff break on it anyway and whatever you had would be a technology dinosaur. These things improve every single year. Lithium ion is in our cellphones and cordless power tools. Food for thought.
One thing I noticed about the Jackery is that the input wattage is not always accurate unfortunately. Mine was doing the same thing yours was doing but worse (it was stuck at 0 watts input after any kind of shadow got casted on it). I am doing an RMA and they honored their warranty. Still a great product though... also mine had an issue where the battery was stuck at 100% and required a hard reset to show accurate battery percentage
Another informative video Jamie. You're turning in to the Ron Popeil of Nomadic gear and accessories. Lol
Hey Dan!
The out takes were great! Thanks for including them.
Keep the solar panel plugged in while running it during the day. This will help the battery drainage.
I've done other reviews where I mention that. Great point.
The joke was priceless!!!!!
I have a smaller version of this thing (Jackery/Honda 290). The rubber feet are really good. I forgot to stow mine and left it on the counter when I drove away, and it didn’t slide off and smash itself or anything. I wouldn’t count on that, but not wanting to slide around is a good feature that people should look for.
Yeah, these things seem to be pretty well made. I left mine out in the rain for a few days and once it dried out, it fired right up!
Very informative..At first when you got back from pumpin iron and said” I’ll be darned “I thought you were gonna say the sonofa gun is stolen.
You can never trust leaving $ 700 layin on
the ground but maybe you left with another vehicle so the bus being there is
a deterrent. Can never trust people sadly.
Okay okay, hahahahahahahaha! I had to pause the vid, that was the funniest opening I heard all month! LOL! Okay, now I'll go back and watch the whole video.
Great review, keep them coming.
Best intro ever! Lol. Subbed.
Welcome, Sean.
Hey Jamie. I’m having a little party at my rig tonight...
Did you have a good time at the party ???? lol. Good info on the solar for the ones of us that know zilch about solar,but are curious.
Ha! I have the same diver's watch as you @7:51
Since I am mostly an urban camper, setting out a solar panel will not work with our law enforcement in Oceanside California 🤣💜
I love mine. It is lightweight and can power up higher wattage than the goal zero
If you use it for the CPAP, get the 12v converter and not use the AC-DC power brick. You’ll get a lot more use out of it. My CPAP takes a regulated 24v input. I bought on Amazon a compatible 12v-24v converter and uses a lot less energy
I bought the Jackery 240 back in January. Wish I had known they were going to come out with the 500 so soon after!
I really like the 240! You have a good one!
I bought the 440 which won’t charge from Jackery’s solar panel. Wish I had known they were coming out with the 500 also...sure wish they had waited...440 useless unless you drive a lot.
I can't believe you told that story
Were you the camper that invited him? ha ha!
@@kenhurley4441 maybe
Is that why it's called backwoods camping?
2.4 amps at 12v = 29 watts. The Jackery 500 is about 440 watt hours useable. Therefore, you could run that fun on high for about....440/29 = 15 hours.
*very informative i have seen other videos on this product i'd like to have one but can't afford it right now but i am keeping it in mind*
Jamie just for reference for you the Resmed AirSense 10 CPAP requires 115volts at 400hz 1.5Amps to run properly.
Thanks Mr. T.
Not entirely correct. AC input range: 100-240V, 50-60Hz 1.0-1.5A, Class II
. 115V, 400Hz 1.5A, Class II (nominal for aircraft use)
It can use any voltage AC from 100 to 240, frequency 50 or 60Hz; OR, 115 volt 400 Hz aircraft power. www.resmed.com/us/dam/documents/products/machine/airsense-series/user-guide/airsense-10-device-with-humidifier_user-guide_amer_eng.pdf
😂😂💃💃jamie is worth it from UK.briliant explanation for me being a green horn dummy.😂
Jackery should make a tracker turntable to set the panels on.
Love my jakerys
I want to put as much solar on my roof van as will fit, enough for a decent sized refrigerator/freezer and a fantastic fan. I'm thinking one of these will be good for a fan, TV, anything I would only use occasionally, but could afford to do without if it's raining,etc. Extra cost, but probably worth it for a few extra comforts.
Love your bloopers thank you for the video💕
Why so many people need a CPAP machine, I just now got into portable battery packs and hear all about this cpap.
Solar panels are rated to a theoretical maximum. To get closer to it an MPPT charge controller is usually needed. Maximum Power Point Tracker. Getting 60 watts out of a 100 watt panel is pretty good. I typically get 80 out of a 150 watt panel. MPPT adds about 15 percent more power depending on the panel's open circuit voltage spec.
Jackery has an MPPT built in.
BUT, did you get lucky Jamie, lol, lmao.
Never mind Jamie. It's ok. Bi folks have more fun I hear.
Hahahahah..!
He doesn't look like a kiss and tell kinda guy.
He got the tattoo didn't he
With Perfect PV aligment it can produce 100W+ ... and with that instantly power of 100W it could charge 500W batery with 5 hours (it is logic) ... but there was no perfect aligment and that why You have to wait longer :) ... THX for video ...
With your LED light strip use the color blue it takes the least amount of power
HILARIOUS opening😀😀😀
Here is what you do with the Jackery and solar charging.
The Jackery 500 can be charged at up to 100W but it requires 30V to the input.
Get a boost converter that converts the voltage from the solar panel to 30V. I set mine to 29.5V and on a good sunny day I can charge at 96W.
With a 100W panel that really requires perfect alignment and perfect sun. To make it a bit easier get a 160W panel or even go up to 200W. That way the alignment does not have to be perfect since a 200W panel will still produce 100W when it is at a 45 deg angle from the sun.
The same goes for charging in your car. Convert the 12/13V to 30V and charge at 100W. Jut make sure the fuses and wiring can handle the current.
Done!!
That intro was the best!!! 😂🤣
With all these batteries, they start to trickle the more percentage is left. They charge at full ability when the battery is dead, but at around 70% you will be at 40 watts.
That's what I'm thinking of buying an inergy it seems like its top-of-the-line. I think it's a deposit of 270 right now with a total of 1300.