First, thanks for the great EGO vids. Second, I am a real EGO fan boy. Lots of tools/batteries/inverters. Now to the meat of the comment. Recently had a power outage. Connected a 56w fan to the PAD1500. It only ran at just over half speed while ran fine on the 1800 and the 5000. Contacted EGO Customer Service and gave them all the data (volts, freq, current, KW, pf, etc). They sent me a new 1500 with it in hand in about 5 days. Second one did exactly the same thing. Developed a testing protocol to contrast/compare all three against various inductive loads and resistive loads. The results - all three handled the resistive loads just fine. The 1500 did not fair well on the inductive loads. Fans would hum, currents (power) were sometimes not as expected. Just generally did not handle inductive loads well or consistently. Additionally, killed two cheap power meters while doing the testing while on the 1500 when on inductive loads. Results, I have all the confidence in the world in the 1800, the 5000 and the Power Station. I will only use the 1500 to power static devices (lights) or to charge using the usb ports. Are these results due to the wave shape or something else? I don't know. I did contact EGO with the results of my testing not to complain but to recommend they look into this situation and if the 1500 is not designed to run inductive loads, maybe put something in the manual. Thanks EGO for the new 1500.
Thanks and that’s pretty weird, I’m a fan of the 400 bottom line, but obviously I’ve had all three for a while. Thanks for sharing what you’ve experienced. I think this can help others.
I have the 400 watt model. Don't bother with the smaller ones, go ahead and the the 400 watt version. We had a brief power outtage 2 days ago and I ran the fan on my gas logs with it - got almost 4 hours of continuous run-time with a 5AH battery. I got about 2.5 with the 2.5 battery.
Buying my 2nd PAD1500… it was really cool using my inverter to keep the fridge alive recently for couple hours of outage while I have a 75w solar panel (36w USB-C) keeping the battery a little longer
Great video my friend, I liked the differentiation of the three and I never really have seen any reviews for the 180watt one but you have done a nice job showing it and getting the information thru,, great job as usual my friend
Thank you I just tried to focus on the smaller inverters. We did some reviews in the past on the big guy. I’ll put some links down here for you. Refrigerator test ruclips.net/video/8TrNiWf_2i0/видео.htmlsi=zd-U_o-1bu7dHrgO Demos ruclips.net/video/QosiQBbEX0o/видео.htmlsi=ALRtoTNe7kXAIkUp Use examples ruclips.net/video/z_IUgLIPT44/видео.htmlsi=zv38DfoId5hnF8Pd Other ruclips.net/video/bToEDvT3EYo/видео.htmlsi=58xFXat86_QifXWh
I have the first generation Nexus. My primary use for it was to provide mood lighting at the end of my backyard where we had a projector screen set up (too far to snake an extension cord). It worked great. Lately, I used it again on my return trip to Tennessee from my relatives in Florida. My aunt had gifted me a heating pad, so I figured I'd use it on my drive home, to help my aching back. It worked for about an hour, then the heating pad "died" and I ultimately had to throw the pad away. Not sure if it was the Nexus' fault, or the heating pad, but I am too cautious to plug in another heating pad to the Nexus. Though, I'd probably take that chance with EGO's latest unit (the one with pass-thru).
I am using the old PAD1500, I use it to run my CPAP machine, on bad weather nights. Pure sign wave doesn’t matter as much. I plug the CPAP into the 120V which then goes through the CPAP transformer and it then converts it to a 24V feed for the machine. I can power my CPAP with the humidifier running, all night. I am using the 7.5 AMP battery.
Dang this looks awesome. I only have a single 5amp battery but I have several 2.5amp. I watched reviews on the older version which didn’t seem great (since I already have a small jackory) but this takes it to another level. Thx for video!!
Hi, thank you so much for your content. would you be able to test your furnace with this unit where i live it can get below -40 with this unit and a 100w solar panel how long would it last.
Would like to see cheaper non-Inverter adapter that just has PD Type-C and Type-A USBs on it. I would like something smaller as my large battery backup already had AC inverter and is rated for 131kWh. =)
Non-heated would be between 30 and 60 watts per hour according to the internet. Heated is 70 to 100. So you would need somewhere between 240 and 800 watt hours to run for 8 hours. The lowest rated inverter could run it but you'd have to have the battery for it. A 7.5 amp hour battery would only give you approximately 420 watt hours, so you probably could not run a heated unit all night without changing batteries.
You have to know your wattage and surge wattage for the heater to see if it will start it and run it then you would want the correct size battery to be able to run it for an hour.
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Grab the 400w today on amazon
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New PAD1800
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Thanks.Ive choose 400w from amazon.
Thank you for the excellent review. I miss seeing your sweet Brooklyn. I'm so sorry for your loss.
First, thanks for the great EGO vids. Second, I am a real EGO fan boy. Lots of tools/batteries/inverters. Now to the meat of the comment. Recently had a power outage. Connected a 56w fan to the PAD1500. It only ran at just over half speed while ran fine on the 1800 and the 5000. Contacted EGO Customer Service and gave them all the data (volts, freq, current, KW, pf, etc). They sent me a new 1500 with it in hand in about 5 days. Second one did exactly the same thing. Developed a testing protocol to contrast/compare all three against various inductive loads and resistive loads. The results - all three handled the resistive loads just fine. The 1500 did not fair well on the inductive loads. Fans would hum, currents (power) were sometimes not as expected. Just generally did not handle inductive loads well or consistently. Additionally, killed two cheap power meters while doing the testing while on the 1500 when on inductive loads. Results, I have all the confidence in the world in the 1800, the 5000 and the Power Station. I will only use the 1500 to power static devices (lights) or to charge using the usb ports. Are these results due to the wave shape or something else? I don't know. I did contact EGO with the results of my testing not to complain but to recommend they look into this situation and if the 1500 is not designed to run inductive loads, maybe put something in the manual. Thanks EGO for the new 1500.
Thanks and that’s pretty weird, I’m a fan of the 400 bottom line, but obviously I’ve had all three for a while. Thanks for sharing what you’ve experienced. I think this can help others.
rip Brooklyn You will be missed.
I have the 400 watt model. Don't bother with the smaller ones, go ahead and the the 400 watt version. We had a brief power outtage 2 days ago and I ran the fan on my gas logs with it - got almost 4 hours of continuous run-time with a 5AH battery. I got about 2.5 with the 2.5 battery.
Buying my 2nd PAD1500… it was really cool using my inverter to keep the fridge alive recently for couple hours of outage while I have a 75w solar panel (36w USB-C) keeping the battery a little longer
For an extra $50 I can't imagine many people passing up the considerably greater versatility of the 5000
Great video my friend, I liked the differentiation of the three and I never really have seen any reviews for the 180watt one but you have done a nice job showing it and getting the information thru,, great job as usual my friend
Thanks Alex
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Love the best man's best friend pic..the one comments wish u included the big boi PST3041
Thank you I just tried to focus on the smaller inverters. We did some reviews in the past on the big guy. I’ll put some links down here for you.
Refrigerator test
ruclips.net/video/8TrNiWf_2i0/видео.htmlsi=zd-U_o-1bu7dHrgO
Demos
ruclips.net/video/QosiQBbEX0o/видео.htmlsi=ALRtoTNe7kXAIkUp
Use examples
ruclips.net/video/z_IUgLIPT44/видео.htmlsi=zv38DfoId5hnF8Pd
Other
ruclips.net/video/bToEDvT3EYo/видео.htmlsi=58xFXat86_QifXWh
Nice summary! Confirmed for me that the 400w version is the one to get.
I have the first generation Nexus. My primary use for it was to provide mood lighting at the end of my backyard where we had a projector screen set up (too far to snake an extension cord). It worked great.
Lately, I used it again on my return trip to Tennessee from my relatives in Florida. My aunt had gifted me a heating pad, so I figured I'd use it on my drive home, to help my aching back. It worked for about an hour, then the heating pad "died" and I ultimately had to throw the pad away. Not sure if it was the Nexus' fault, or the heating pad, but I am too cautious to plug in another heating pad to the Nexus. Though, I'd probably take that chance with EGO's latest unit (the one with pass-thru).
Thanks for sharing and I hope your back gets better
I am using the old PAD1500, I use it to run my CPAP machine, on bad weather nights. Pure sign wave doesn’t matter as much. I plug the CPAP into the 120V which then goes through the CPAP transformer and it then converts it to a 24V feed for the machine. I can power my CPAP with the humidifier running, all night. I am using the 7.5 AMP battery.
Great example Greg thank you
Dang this looks awesome. I only have a single 5amp battery but I have several 2.5amp. I watched reviews on the older version which didn’t seem great (since I already have a small jackory) but this takes it to another level. Thx for video!!
Hi, thank you so much for your content. would you be able to test your furnace with this unit where i live it can get below -40 with this unit and a 100w solar panel how long would it last.
Hi I have an HVAC so I can't test it
Good review Tech! Thanks, Lindsay
Would like to see cheaper non-Inverter adapter that just has PD Type-C and Type-A USBs on it. I would like something smaller as my large battery backup already had AC inverter and is rated for 131kWh. =)
Great video as always! I'll use the link and purchase the Beast soon. Happy Holidays!
Thanks Richard
So it won’t be handle a 10 amp dethatcher ughhh lol. I was thinking of plugging the dethatcher in while using this.
Excellent detailed and clear review. Subscribed! 🙏
Thanks and welcome to the channel
Thank you for the video. this really helped me in my purchase
Thank you
Got the 400w for $100 lightly used.
Nice deal
Which one can power a cpap machine for 6-8 hours. Thanks !
Non-heated would be between 30 and 60 watts per hour according to the internet. Heated is 70 to 100. So you would need somewhere between 240 and 800 watt hours to run for 8 hours. The lowest rated inverter could run it but you'd have to have the battery for it. A 7.5 amp hour battery would only give you approximately 420 watt hours, so you probably could not run a heated unit all night without changing batteries.
I would invest in the Nexus Power Station.
Is this strong enough to hook up with semi truck block heater? Just for an hour?
You have to know your wattage and surge wattage for the heater to see if it will start it and run it then you would want the correct size battery to be able to run it for an hour.
Thanks.
I just need it for engine block heater, there is a stick of Heater,for 110 V.
I have no idea how much watts,@@TechMadeEzy
@marunio1 not familiar wish I could recommend but
I let you know for the future.nexy Thursday ill get it.@@TechMadeEzy
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Ego Nexus. $ 850
4 x 12ah battery $ 2600
1 ×200 solar panel. $300
Solar charge controller $230
Negative no pass thru charging
Takes forever to charge 16hrs+
Only 200w of solar
Total $3950 can
Ego 400w inverter x 4. $800
4 × 12ah battery. $2600
4 × 100w. $600
Rapid charger. $170
No solar charge controller needed
Pass tru charging 100w each
Negative no large loads
Total $ 4170 can