Curious what the max input add on solar panel would be? They advertise their 120w. Would it take a 200w solar blanket with no problem? I dont see anywhere about max solar input.
There is nothing whatsoever in the manual that I can find on input voltage range so it is likely only able to take a 12V solar panel (roughly speaking, no more than 24V on the DC input). If even that. The only thing in the manual is "connect to car to charge".
@@junkerzn7312 Thanks. Kind of what I figured. I'm using Off Grid Trek 200w blankets. They really kick it but would probably be better to just use the usb-c output port from them to input into that unit. Always a work around. I'm an EcoFlow user and don't mix brands but that's a great grab and go unit for short hauls I must admit.
A fridge with the compressor on and cooling the food down is about ~130 watts, regular standby is like 25 watts. So yea it will power a fridge but not for long. This unit is 614W per hour so if you calculate the fridge when its idle and when it kicks on, you "might" get 4 hrs from it.
The 30w panel is a useless and expensive addition; it would take days to recharge the unit. Might make sense if the built in panel could input 100w. Until then a separate generator and panel best option.
If you run it most of the way down. I wonder if you can use the input for solar to charge faster, or if the internal charge controller could handle it or use a separate charge controller.
Yah, the built-in 30W panel is fairly useless. A 30W panel in full sun might add 20% a day to the unit if one is willing to leave it out in the elements during the day. I suppose its fine in emergencies if there were nothing else. But that solar panel he has leaning against his trailer alone produces at least 15x the energy that the little 30W panel would. Probably more. I like the concept, though. Having a small built-in solar panel is the ultimate fall-back case, and it might catch enough light sitting on a shelf to not self-discharge while it gathers dust. The unit does seem a bit overpriced, though it isn't terrible compared to other power stations. I went through the manual, there doesn't seem to be anything special about it and I don't see any voltage specs for the DC input at all other than "connect to car to charge". Beyond the solar panel, it looks pretty basic.
That 30W panel is likely going to produce 20W when it heats up. Also one has to factor in charging efficiency which will likely be in the realm of 80%. Maybe if you leave it out in the sun for an entire week it will fully charge. :) Much better off buying a more capable lighter unit for about the same price and buying a real solar panel that's at least 100W.
Thanks for the video! This device would be cool if it was priced right. There's 600wh solar generators on the market with 100w panels included in the $300 range. $500 for less in a larger footprint doesn't relaly appeal to me.
@yourstruly4961 the prices I was referencing are from EcoFlow. Just never pay full price and wait for a sale. I'd stay away from Oupes. From personal experience, their internal discharge is significantly higher, the solar controller is significantly lower quality, the Wi-Fi range is shorter, and the app is inferior... all in the name of cost cutting. I haven't tried Bluetti, but they are another well-respected name in this space. Same goes for Jackery... but they like using proprietary connectors.
The solar panel is so small it's really worthless. It's a 30 watt panel, which is enough to charge your cell phone and that's about it. Shame, the design is cool, but if it's not at least 100 watts it's not going to do much good in the real world
Nice gadget, but I'll put my money towards a serious power solution as I can afford the parts. This month sees my new hf rig paid off. Enclosure for the bed of the truck next. Power after that.
Good god. I can’t imagine how many days it’s going to take to charge that thing with those dinky little panels. They need to have additional panels that you can plug into it to charge faster. They should have just left the solar panels off…
First, you can plug-in extra panels. Second, the built in panel is more for prolonging or maintaining the battery, after you charge it to max via AC then use it to recharge small electronics in the field. No system is perfect
Enjoy the volcanic explosion when it overheats, BECAUSE IT'S BEEN IN THE FRIGGING SUN ALL DAY. Also, 30W solar is useless with this battery size, just ridiculous. Even for a 20000mAh powerbank I would consider 30W at the low side, but just doable.
I've had this sitting out in the sun at my deer camp all season this year. The 30w panel is slow to charge the system, yes. But you leave it out for a few days, come back to it and use it to run some small appliances, it works fine.
thanks short and straight to the point I'm sold!
Ohh SNAP! How sweet is that? Perfect for my vanlife. I love it 😍
Jason! That is a perfect size and design. I'll be curious to see it over time. Thanks for the video. 73 de Bill
5 year warranty. Not bad.
What is the shelf life of a full charge with everything turned off?
i wounder if it would charge faster with both internal solar and external solar. put it buy a HF radio for RFI test on inverter. 73's
I think that's a pretty slick design!
Yeah it is
How long does it take to charge while under the sun?
That's really slick. Can you plug additional panels into it?
There's a barrel port for DC In, so I guess you could add a panel there
I wonder how well it would work for a POTA or Field Day power supply to run a 100 watt HF transceiver...
Systems like these aren't made to run 12v radios
How did I miss this video, when it came out!? 😮
*shrug*
@@HamRadio2 Hey, did y'all survive the recent huricane in Texas okay?
Yeah it was South of us
Curious what the max input add on solar panel would be? They advertise their 120w. Would it take a 200w solar blanket with no problem? I dont see anywhere about max solar input.
There is nothing whatsoever in the manual that I can find on input voltage range so it is likely only able to take a 12V solar panel (roughly speaking, no more than 24V on the DC input). If even that. The only thing in the manual is "connect to car to charge".
@@junkerzn7312 Thanks. Kind of what I figured. I'm using Off Grid Trek 200w blankets. They really kick it but would probably be better to just use the usb-c output port from them to input into that unit. Always a work around. I'm an EcoFlow user and don't mix brands but that's a great grab and go unit for short hauls I must admit.
if its a barrel plug you have your answer less than 7-8 amps just on wire size
I just orderd one.
How well does it work now?
Will I be able to power a fridge with this?
For a short time
A fridge with the compressor on and cooling the food down is about ~130 watts, regular standby is like 25 watts.
So yea it will power a fridge but not for long.
This unit is 614W per hour so if you calculate the fridge when its idle and when it kicks on, you "might" get 4 hrs from it.
The 30w panel is a useless and expensive addition; it would take days to recharge the unit. Might make sense if the built in panel could input 100w. Until then a separate generator and panel best option.
It's not useless. If you are draining the battery every day, yeah you're gonna need more ways to recharge.
If you run it most of the way down. I wonder if you can use the input for solar to charge faster, or if the internal charge controller could handle it or use a separate charge controller.
Yah, the built-in 30W panel is fairly useless. A 30W panel in full sun might add 20% a day to the unit if one is willing to leave it out in the elements during the day. I suppose its fine in emergencies if there were nothing else. But that solar panel he has leaning against his trailer alone produces at least 15x the energy that the little 30W panel would. Probably more.
I like the concept, though. Having a small built-in solar panel is the ultimate fall-back case, and it might catch enough light sitting on a shelf to not self-discharge while it gathers dust.
The unit does seem a bit overpriced, though it isn't terrible compared to other power stations. I went through the manual, there doesn't seem to be anything special about it and I don't see any voltage specs for the DC input at all other than "connect to car to charge". Beyond the solar panel, it looks pretty basic.
That 30W panel is likely going to produce 20W when it heats up. Also one has to factor in charging efficiency which will likely be in the realm of 80%. Maybe if you leave it out in the sun for an entire week it will fully charge. :)
Much better off buying a more capable lighter unit for about the same price and buying a real solar panel that's at least 100W.
this man solars
spot on its useless panel and limited by the dumb barrel connectors on the input voltage and amps@@junkerzn7312
Thanks for the video! This device would be cool if it was priced right. There's 600wh solar generators on the market with 100w panels included in the $300 range. $500 for less in a larger footprint doesn't relaly appeal to me.
Can you recommend some brands or links please?
@yourstruly4961 the prices I was referencing are from EcoFlow. Just never pay full price and wait for a sale.
I'd stay away from Oupes. From personal experience, their internal discharge is significantly higher, the solar controller is significantly lower quality, the Wi-Fi range is shorter, and the app is inferior... all in the name of cost cutting.
I haven't tried Bluetti, but they are another well-respected name in this space. Same goes for Jackery... but they like using proprietary connectors.
nice!
Thanks!
I really like that!
Is it RF quiet? Can you run a radio off of it will using the solar panel and/or 120 volt outlet without RF noise??
The solar panel is so small it's really worthless. It's a 30 watt panel, which is enough to charge your cell phone and that's about it. Shame, the design is cool, but if it's not at least 100 watts it's not going to do much good in the real world
Nice gadget, but I'll put my money towards a serious power solution as I can afford the parts. This month sees my new hf rig paid off. Enclosure for the bed of the truck next. Power after that.
Nice work
Sir! can you use it while solar charging? What is your opinion on this? Looks like xbox the first xbox lol
Yes you can
I want to buy one but for $500 + tax $540 at amazon too much
Just bought the green color on Amazon on sale $475 + tax $515
Good god. I can’t imagine how many days it’s going to take to charge that thing with those dinky little panels. They need to have additional panels that you can plug into it to charge faster. They should have just left the solar panels off…
First, you can plug-in extra panels.
Second, the built in panel is more for prolonging or maintaining the battery, after you charge it to max via AC then use it to recharge small electronics in the field.
No system is perfect
Hello
Pure sine ac
Enjoy the volcanic explosion when it overheats, BECAUSE IT'S BEEN IN THE FRIGGING SUN ALL DAY. Also, 30W solar is useless with this battery size, just ridiculous. Even for a 20000mAh powerbank I would consider 30W at the low side, but just doable.
I've had this sitting out in the sun at my deer camp all season this year. The 30w panel is slow to charge the system, yes. But you leave it out for a few days, come back to it and use it to run some small appliances, it works fine.
Solar panel way too small toy for phone at best
That solar panel is worthless
It's not the greatest but it does work
@HamRadio2 well, it functions. I only used solar panels in Africa for cellphones