You hit it right on the head with why you got them. When I first got mine it was going to be for a shed away from the house that I didn’t want to run electricity to. I have since thought about using it for the 3-5 hour power outages that we have about 2-3 times a year. They are an investment, but compared to a generac setup, we are way below that cost. We have a generator plug on the outside of the house and a 7500 watt generator in the shed. My parents are getting older and they just don’t want to deal with the hassle of getting the generator out for 3-5 hours, they just will go without. But with these and a smart panel, they won’t have to do anything. And with our current cost of electricity it cost a whole $1.75 to charge both of them up during peak times. So even without Solar, the alternator of your vehicle that runs significantly quieter than a gas generator and probably more efficient, you could keep it going for a good while.
Just a nitpick that I have with many content creators and even manufacturers. These devices are not generators. They don't produce energy. They store energy. They are POWER STATIONS. You can charge them from your on-grid AC outlet, and keep them ready, on standby, in case of an emergency, or charge them up via solar. Keeping the entire house running for 10 hours with everything running is impressive. I would recommend adding Lipo4 batteries to expand your home's capacity, in case you need more than 10 hours of emergency or off grid power.
Great that you have the solar panels to recharge the Eco Flow units. Its also good idea to look into a small generator to help to recharge the units if there is not enough solar in case of an emergency
Nice work, looking to do similar, and another plus if that you can run this system when ever you want, not only during a power outage. This way it can start paying you back.
Thanks for putting the video up. I watched your first one and was glad to this one dropped today. Looking at the load when you connected the 240v combiner it looked like it was pulling approximately 900W between the two units. Obviously that will vary across the time of use and appliances in use. Hope you do a full run through from full to empty and then again with supplemental solar during the day (and again with overcast skies).
Great job. I too will be doing the same. I bought 2 Delta pros and 2 extra batteries. I also bought the smart home 1 panel. Just waiting to get my SHP installed. I will be installing six 500 watt solar panels to recharge them.
Thanks for putting the video up. I watched your first one and was glad to this one dropped today. Looking at the load when you connected the 240v combiner it looked like it was pulling approximately 900W between the two units. Obviously that will vary across the time of use and appliances in use. Hope you do a full run through from full to empty and then again with supplemental solar during the day (and again with overcast skies). Just see what the range is in various situations. Ultimately doing a super conservative run to see how long you can make it last as a family.
these portable power stations are very useful in africa where in most countries power goes off at least once sometimes 3 times or more a week. This allows us to work through the dark times. Great stuff, the solar energy charging is a plus too.
I would recommend more panels. I would recommend six or minimum of 4 two per generator to start. Average Joe and Everyday solar have good examples of temporary and easy solar panel setups that are easy to get you started. Once you start you'll start seeing all kinds of opportunities. OMG! :)
Love your set up, thanks for making a video about it. I am no expert or authority but why not make a "Energy Saving Plan" for you and your family when you are running from the solar generators (portable power stations) alone. For instance, you could go through the items in your house and work out whether they really need to be on when you are switched to "gen" alone. Like, do you need 3 tv's ? Only a suggestion, but I think a energy saving plan would give you more hours.............Cheers
Absolutely! That was just a test in the video showing how it would last under a full load. If/when the grid goes down in a real situation, we're going bare bones! Determining the critical load was actually a good exercise in deciding what's really needed. Thanks.
Excellent video and great advice on your DIY solar setup that’s worth building for the money 💰.We preppers must always be ready for any SHTF situation when backup power are a must with piece of mind when the grid goes down .Keep it up and simple for the family in need . 😊Check out my DIY solar videos, hit like , leave a comment and subscribe . May the solar be with you .😉🤙 For the new year 2025 +
Actually, I did. My hope is always that the power will not be off long. I'm not trying to totally be off grid. So, I also hope that if at all, I would only need to recharge for a short amount of time and my Ridgeline burns pretty clean and is not nearly as loud as a gas generator. I'm also now looking into adding some LiTime batteries into the mix.
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You hit it right on the head with why you got them. When I first got mine it was going to be for a shed away from the house that I didn’t want to run electricity to. I have since thought about using it for the 3-5 hour power outages that we have about 2-3 times a year. They are an investment, but compared to a generac setup, we are way below that cost. We have a generator plug on the outside of the house and a 7500 watt generator in the shed. My parents are getting older and they just don’t want to deal with the hassle of getting the generator out for 3-5 hours, they just will go without. But with these and a smart panel, they won’t have to do anything. And with our current cost of electricity it cost a whole $1.75 to charge both of them up during peak times. So even without Solar, the alternator of your vehicle that runs significantly quieter than a gas generator and probably more efficient, you could keep it going for a good while.
Just a nitpick that I have with many content creators and even manufacturers. These devices are not generators. They don't produce energy. They store energy. They are POWER STATIONS. You can charge them from your on-grid AC outlet, and keep them ready, on standby, in case of an emergency, or charge them up via solar. Keeping the entire house running for 10 hours with everything running is impressive. I would recommend adding Lipo4 batteries to expand your home's capacity, in case you need more than 10 hours of emergency or off grid power.
I agree on both points. Thanks.
I have 4 Delta 3 Pros and plan to use this same setup. Just the video I was looking for. Thanks.
Great that you have the solar panels to recharge the Eco Flow units. Its also good idea to look into a small generator to help to recharge the units if there is not enough solar in case of an emergency
I glad for the update on this. Hoping for a solar panel and/or truck install run.
Great video. Looking forward to your posting.
Nice work, looking to do similar, and another plus if that you can run this system when ever you want, not only during a power outage.
This way it can start paying you back.
Good work. I look forward to more videos.
Thanks for putting the video up. I watched your first one and was glad to this one dropped today. Looking at the load when you connected the 240v combiner it looked like it was pulling approximately 900W between the two units. Obviously that will vary across the time of use and appliances in use. Hope you do a full run through from full to empty and then again with supplemental solar during the day (and again with overcast skies).
Great job. I too will be doing the same. I bought 2 Delta pros and 2 extra batteries. I also bought the smart home 1 panel. Just waiting to get my SHP installed. I will be installing six 500 watt solar panels to recharge them.
Nice!
I am a big believer in what you've set up though
Enjoyed your video thanks!
Thanks for putting the video up. I watched your first one and was glad to this one dropped today. Looking at the load when you connected the 240v combiner it looked like it was pulling approximately 900W between the two units. Obviously that will vary across the time of use and appliances in use. Hope you do a full run through from full to empty and then again with supplemental solar during the day (and again with overcast skies). Just see what the range is in various situations. Ultimately doing a super conservative run to see how long you can make it last as a family.
these portable power stations are very useful in africa where in most countries power goes off at least once sometimes 3 times or more a week. This allows us to work through the dark times. Great stuff, the solar energy charging is a plus too.
Oh yeah. A coworker was telling me about the conditions in Africa.
Good idea upgrade to the Eco Flow Delta pro 3 and Eco Flow Delta pro 3 extra 2 battery 👍🤓
I would recommend more panels. I would recommend six or minimum of 4 two per generator to start. Average Joe and Everyday solar have good examples of temporary and easy solar panel setups that are easy to get you started. Once you start you'll start seeing all kinds of opportunities. OMG! :)
Much respect.
Love your set up, thanks for making a video about it. I am no expert or authority but why not make a "Energy Saving Plan" for you and your family when you are running from the solar generators (portable power stations) alone. For instance, you could go through the items in your house and work out whether they really need to be on when you are switched to "gen" alone. Like, do you need 3 tv's ? Only a suggestion, but I think a energy saving plan would give you more hours.............Cheers
Absolutely! That was just a test in the video showing how it would last under a full load. If/when the grid goes down in a real situation, we're going bare bones! Determining the critical load was actually a good exercise in deciding what's really needed. Thanks.
Good stuff!
Nice setup did you buy the power inlet box online
Good job sir.
Excellent video and great advice on your DIY solar setup that’s worth building for the money 💰.We preppers must always be ready for any SHTF situation when backup power are a must with piece of mind when the grid goes down .Keep it up and simple for the family in need . 😊Check out my DIY solar videos, hit like , leave a comment and subscribe . May the solar be with you .😉🤙 For the new year 2025 +
😊 good idea upgrade EcoFlow delta pro 3 and EcoFlow delta pro 3 extra 2 battery 12,000 KWH please show more test it out on RUclips video
I have one of those 240V hub hubs and I don't need it but it seems the market is limited. I just want to get rid of it.
Fun fact, you can hotwire your ego batteries to top off your EcoFlow
Don't forget to claim your 30% tax credit for this.
You're not considering the gas fumes from running your truck
Actually, I did. My hope is always that the power will not be off long. I'm not trying to totally be off grid. So, I also hope that if at all, I would only need to recharge for a short amount of time and my Ridgeline burns pretty clean and is not nearly as loud as a gas generator. I'm also now looking into adding some LiTime batteries into the mix.