Bluetti EP800 Whole-home Solar Inverter with Battery Storage Review
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- Опубликовано: 11 янв 2024
- In this video I review the Bluetti EP800 all in one whole home solar inverter with battery storage. The Bluetti EP800 and EP900 have built in charge controllers, battery storage, and is a split phase 120v/240v inverter. The EP800 and EP900 installs easily and can run your whole homes energy needs up to 7,600 running watts.
The EP800 is a solid choice for you to lower your energy bill, go completely off grid, or use it for whole-home backup power.
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Correction! The EP800 only parallels up to 2, and the B500 battery is up to 4.
B 500 home I miss you, we got an AC 500. Maybe you should run which is 5000 W. We should run the b five hundred , but the a c five hundred so that five thousand watts can actually use five thousand watts of batteries , and they can pay load six batteries to that one .
Thinking about getting this for my parents for when power goes out. I wish there was a way to wire two sets together for more wattage. Thanx for the discount tip!
You can parallel up to 4 EP800’s together. It just complicates the install a bit.
@@unpluggedtexan I have a very specific question, that support cannot answer, maybe you could?? After setting up the EP800 over bluetooth/wifi, does the system will work if I unplug the iOt controller connection? I want to be able to disconnect the wifi, and have the system still work. Is this something you would be willing to test? Thanx!
@@emftestblock it can definitely work without wifi. If you remove the iot controller I’m not sure. The Bluetooth antenna may be inside that device. I’ll unplug it and see if I can still connect. I’ll let you know.
@@unpluggedtexan Oh awesome, Yeah. Let me know! We might be using this 15% discount in the next couple days!
@@emftestblock I just tested it. I shut off my WiFi so it had only Bluetooth available and it works great. You can’t pull the IOT dongle out though since that is where the Bluetooth antenna is. But regardless, under a grid and internet outage you could still control it via Bluetooth without issue.
Great video!, I've gotten some details I was looking for and unable to find on Bluetti documentation nor website. Thanks for that. I'm wondering how battery cycles (supposedly ~4000 for the B500) count when you're using your system on self-consumption mode. In self-consumption mode you'll have charging and discharging from the batteries "simultaneously". Does the battery stats tells you the number of cycles elapsed by any chance?
Glad the video helped. No there is not a battery cycle counter.
How does this compare to the Canadian Solar EP Cube?
Wow, VERY glad I found this video! So, if I'm understanding correctly, I can have my 9kw enphase array feeding AC into this unit AND also have 9kw of DC from a 2nd array feeding into this unit together at the same time?!?!
Yes the EP800 allows AC coupling so that should not be an issue. In order to get your DC array to feed into the EP800 you'll need to break that array into two arrays, one that is 6,000 watts and less than 500volts, and another array at 3,000 watts and less than 500 volts. There are two charge controllers on the EP800, one has a max of 6,000 watts and the other has a max of 3,000 watts. Hopefully that makes sense. I am not a licensed electrician or installer for Bluetti so I highly recommend you reach out to their tech support team to confirm this.
@@unpluggedtexanBrilliant, thanks! Good reminder about the two separate arrays needed! One other question (hopefully it helps others): If the grid goes down, and you have AC coupled solar (coming in from Enphase microinverters), I believe this system will NOT keep those online, correct?
@@Nifty-Stuff you’ll have to reach out to Bluetti on that question. I’m not positive in the answer and don’t want to give out bad info.
The temperature in my garage during the summer is over 104F, will it be a problem?
104 degrees is the max Bluetti recommends. If it’s not in direct sunlight I’m assuming it could probably handle higher temps if you had a box fan blowing on it during the hotter parts of the day. But check with Bluetti to see what they think. Where mine is installed it will occasionally be in temperatures that can go as high as 110 degrees. I’m just going to make sure it has air blowing over it on those extreme days. It may run a bit less efficient though at those higher temps.
How do you control the unit if the cell service goes down.
You can control it via Bluetooth if you are close enough to the EP800. That would require that you have a cell phone charged that has the app on it. We have multiple people in our family that have the app downloaded, I also have it on my tablet. So even if the grid went down, along with cell and internet, I could still control it.
nice system which do you prefer sol-Ark or Bluetti EP800
Depends on the budget. If you have the bigger budget and can go bigger than 20 kwh’s of battery storage then Sol-Ark 15k is the way to go. If 20 kwh’s is enough then the EP800 would be a much less expensive and easier system to install.
These types of systems are not cost effective at all. Ridiculously overpriced and underpowered for what you pay. Even if you don't DIY the batteries you can still get a much more robust system for less.
@@URackADisciprine You're paying for integration and a plug/play system that's easy to install. Buying all the components separately is cheaper but figuring out who's responsible when something goes wrong is a pain in the ass.
@@JamesG1126 If you are DIY'ing a home electrical system and/or battery storage, you sure better understand how to install and configure ALL of it. Every aspect. Regardless if that system is plug n play or not. At that point, you should have more than enough knowledge to buy a few components and wire them up. The cost disparity between something like a Bluetti or EcoFlow integrated system vs. an ala carte solution is not at all justified. Unless you like MASSIVELY overpaying for far less capability that is. RUclipsr's know this but still take a manufacturer's money and free swag anyway. Its unethical at best, corrupt at worst.
i would never install this on the outside of my house... this is nuts
Why not? Of course it all depends on where you live. Texas, sure outside is fine. Minnesota, maybe not.
It is rated for outdoor use. It's just ridiculously overpriced and underpowered.
@@bmwlover56 because of possible manipulation/theft/whatever... i wont give anyone the oppertunity to fuck with my electric system.
you mention internet and aps. Can a hacker hack it dead?
A friend of mine who’s been in the tech sector working with IOT (internet of things) has told me anything with a microcontroller connected to the internet can potentially be hacked. Nothing is 100% secure that is connected to the internet. But there’s a lot more low hanging fruit for criminals. They’d rather hack the utility grid and shut down thousands of people in one hack rather than target individual households. So I’m not worried about it.
Question, what are the pros and cons of this system as compared to one based on the Sol-Ark 15k?
Correction , compare the ep900 to the Sol-Ark :-)
@@mfaulk6526 EP900 can push a max of 9,000 watts to loads, Sol-Ark 15k can push 12,000 (15,000 if it’s coming from solar). EP900 can do a max of 9,000 watts of solar panels, Sol-Ark 15k can do 19,500 watts from solar panels. Sol-Ark is a lot more expensive, but a lot bigger system. And with Sol-Ark you’ll need to buy your own batteries. Also you do t need a critical loads panel with the Sol-Ark 15k, you will with the EP900.
These types of systems are not cost effective at all. Ridiculously overpriced and underpowered for what you pay. Even if you don't DIY the batteries you can still get a much more robust system for less.
@@URackADisciprine I agree you can do it cheaper building everything yourself. But there’s a large segment of the population that doesn’t feel capable to try and learn everything needed to put together their own system. My elderly parents are a perfect example. There’s no way they would try to learn how to build a system from scratch. But these all in one units make being less reliant on the grid more achievable. The Sol-Ark 15k is an all in one unit. I understand solar and I still was willing to pay extra to not have to deal with separate charge controllers, fuses, breakers, ect. But someone of your caliber could absolutely build a system from scratch for cheaper. But someone with your skills are rare. It just depends on what your limitations are. I’m trying to help average people also. I do think we’re in serious trouble with energy inflation and unreliability in the future. I’m just trying to get as many people in the life boat as possible, not just people like us who know how to build systems from scratch. Hopefully that makes sense. I started this channel to show what I’m doing. Im not going to get it all correct every time, and don’t pretend to have the market cornered on knowledge. I have a real job and do this on the side. If this helps people then my channel will continue to grow, if not, then that’s fine as well.
@@unpluggedtexan If someone feels comfortable enough and willing to wire up a Bluetti EP800 whole home backup system...they dang well should feel comfortable wiring up an AIO hybrid inverter with batteries. There is minimal additional work to do and knowledge required these days. If you don't know electrical you are in the same boat either way which again does not bode well for the Bluetti. Just as you are aware with the Sol-Ark 15K which is an AIO hybrid inverter. The Sol-Ark 15K doesn't require separate fuses, breakers, charge controllers, RSS etc... It's virtually all built-in, that is the point of an AIO. The only major difference between the Sol-Ark and Bluetti is the additional wiring for batteries. Sorry, but your argument is not holding much water.
If you want people in the lifeboat that is great, find solutions that are not a complete ripoff like this Bluetti. As I said, Bluetti may be more affordable at lower tiers, but they are not a good value at any tier. Plenty of modular systems with a bit less wiring are out or coming out this year too.
My peak court rate is 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. No electric company, they're not connect to my house. My own power has to run Three hundred and six days plus leap year forever.
Wiring pdf link doesnt work
Weird. It’s working on my end. Try this link ep800download.com
I called Bluetti today and they were not helpful. I could barely understand what they were saying.
Try calling 832-452-9868. See if that department is more helpful.
@@unpluggedtexan I’ll call tomorrow. Thanks. I’m still deciding if spending $10-12 or more on back up batteries is worth it. I have solar and my true up is less than $100. But, I assume that PG&E is going to keep increasing electricity prices.
Don't worry, everybody you'll be paying the full price before tax credit because tax credit comes later when you do your taxes, so don't let them give you a saying that all you're gonna get is 30%, and that's with effect text credit because you get to pay the full. Amount, and when you do a taxes later on in a year like to follow in your then, you may get a touch credit if you're behind on your property taxes, but if you're not behind in your property taxes or your taxes at all, what is a 30 cent tacked out for you? Not a thing gonna give me a 100% of my money back that I paid for taxes that year, I doubt it..
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70 amps surge for what you show; so by adding another 4-8 batteries do the surge amps stay the same or increase? Why do you need a critical loads panel if it can run the entire home?
I don’t believe your system even compares or comes close to the You Solar Inc. “Power Bloc” which has unlimited features with it's batteries being charged by solar, wind, hydro, any size generator, EV and grid and all at the same time if desired. No other solar company can do that or can with their outdated electrical architecture. The "Power Bloc" doesn’t need a critical loads panel because it powers the entire home giving it full high power to run everything. The "Power Bloc" is not a battery backup but is your primary power source.
70 amps is the max it can surge unless you parallel another EP800 in line. You don’t have to use a critical loads panel. You can have it be the main feed into your home panel if installing it off grid. If you want it to operate with the grid like I do then a critical loads panel would be necessary.
Thank you@@unpluggedtexan
I mean, the bigger unit, the 9000 wot 1 aint even enough power to run everything in my house. Tell me that's enough to run everything in my house. Not quite not if the 9000 what doesn't do it? I mean 2 a c five hundreds Would have a better chance? I mean, 2 of those put 10000 W in the house. Then, and that's quite not enoughand I mean. Everything in my house is electric. I don't got gaga. I don't got diesel. I don't got propane. I don't get cold. I don't get any shit but Electricity only from solar panels. Wait a minute, we had an interview in front of them. They didn't say anything about parallel and they that you couldn't pearl all of them together So are you sure you can peril on together.
I’m able to run everything in my house with a 2000w and a 2400w solar powered generator Bluetti AC200L -AC200Max yes the EP 800 WILL power everything you have…!!!
WOW, never thought this channel would sellout for this overpriced and underpowered sponsored garbage. With all the backlash the big channels got this last week from the EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra debacle, you would think people would learn their lesson. Well, time to permanently block this channel now too. Adios.
Sorry you think that. A lot of feedback I’ve gotten on my channel is that I’m just a rich guy and nobody can afford my system that is $35k before installation costs. I was looking for a solution that was less expensive to help those people. I disagree that it is garbage (at least thus far it’s worked perfectly). I’ll let you all know if it has problems. It’s installed on a family members house that is on my property so I’ll be able to keep a close eye on it. Sorry you think I’m selling out. Hate to see you go. But do what you think is right.
@@unpluggedtexan So to make people think you are not a rich guy, you sellout and peddle this overpriced and underpowered sponsored garbage? I didn't think you were a rich but I guess I really wouldn't have cared if you kept your integrity by staying honest which you are not doing in this video. This Bluetti is garbage regardless if it works well because it is so OVERPRICED. Have you been on Bluetti's website and checked the prices? They are CRAZY expensive for what you get at each price tier. Just because they are more affordable at lower price tiers does not make them a good value. In this case it's just the opposite. Same goes for the EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra that all the big channels made infomercials for last week. They are all under heavy scrutiny now for not only selling out, but selling out on overpriced garbage...and rightfully so. Now you don't just look like a rich guy, you look like a clueless rich guy. This was also nothing more than an sponsored infomercial plain and simple. I got a TV if I want to watch infomercials.
I agree a little bit with resttool but I'm not going to unsubscribe. He's not a rich guy or he wouldn't have got a loan to build his system. Now when a new product comes you can count on a dozen DIY solar RUclipsrs to get a freebe and post them up as an infomercial. But One rich guy is so rich he will trash it if it is over priced or garbage. So you can't have it both ways I always look for instructional value from a channel, sell out or not I'll take knowledge anytime.@@unpluggedtexan
@@URackADisciprine Could you please say more about the "EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra" debacle. I couldn't find anything with Google search.