How to Power a 120V Offgrid Cabin with Bluetti or Ecoflow Delta 30A Plug
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- Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2022
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You said not to do it this way at the end but didn't show the proper way for wiring the circuit breaker box on the wires coming out of the box to power the heat gun. Am I missing something?
Just received your book from Amazon, thank you for keeping the price so low, and thank you for all your videos!!
Can just use my current circuit breaker panel in my RV and Wire the 30amp plug into that? I’m not running any 240v appliances. Running a Mr cool mini split instead of the RV furnace. It’s already wired up don’t see any reason to install a new one.
Thanks for any advice!
Hiya Will quick question about the Bluetti AC200Max
1. Can I leave it with say 50% charged and turned off or does it effect the battery?
2.can I drain it to 0% or is that bad for it?
Last question-
I’m In the uk, could you advise a good panel for it? A glass one (permanent for roof) maybe 400W
Would this also work with a goal zero?
One thing I like about your videos is that I can understand what you’re saying, both logically and audibly. You speak English, you enunciate, and you don’t play annoying background music or sound effects. I have auditory processing issues, and there are many videos that I don’t even try to watch, because I won’t understand half of what they say, and if there is closed captioning, it’s usually more annoying than helpful. So thank you for being user-friendly (in addition to being very helpful).
I hate that annoying background music on some videos. I wish YT would have an option to remove it!
Hello Will, I was an electronics geek as a child (before the advent of the transistor) and have worked with electricity at hobby level all my life. Then I got back to rving about 14 yrs ago and it was time to learn all the stuff I didn't know before. To that end RUclips and particularly YOU HAVE been an invaluable asset. THANK YOU. My only constructive comment today. LEAVE A FEW SECONDS AT THE END OF YOUR VIDEOS. I NEVER MAKE IT TI THE LIKE BUTTON IN TIME, BY THE TIME I REALIZE YOU ARE ENDING. Give an old guy a chance to push the appreciation button.!!!
We hit like seconds into most of Wills videos 😋
I love his content and some of the portable inverters he shows. Like you I was a geek working in a TV repair shop in 1969 at 16yo. I continued on as an avionics tech in the military, oil well logging electronics and telecommunications retiring from a gateway earth station. Most of the inverters I worked with over the years were huge and many 3 phase to power antenna motors. The last site I worked at had a 1400 A load at 48V. When the ac went out the battery banks would last a few hours, but one of the375Kw generators come online in a minute. I put a surplus inverter in our remote cabin 20 years ago and it weights 110 lbs. I’ve been looking for something smaller and a system for our house. Our cabin doesn’t get any sun for about 4 months because of the low sun angle. Our house gets good sun all year.
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@@steveb855 So how long should you let the video run before hitting the button?
Half way in I’d guess
you make this so easy for us, thanks for all you do for the DIY community
YEA, I think I can even do this LOL
Loved it. I really appreciate the "proof of concept" . Personally, for me, I learn by seeing then doing. To see the concept striped of complications (albeit important and will be added) just helps me when I'm layering learning. Everyone has their own way of being taught, and you're way, works for me - so thank you. I realize there endless complications and theories we should all know and understand but seeing "level one" applied - so helpful.
Thank you, Will.
Only recommendation here for some of the new to projects like this; if that is fine stranded wire you are using, you really should use some sort of mechanical bundling, like a ferrule before landing in the panel. THHN isn't fine strand and is ok'd by NEC to land in a panel like that. The fine copper wire is recommended it be mechanically bundled (or whatever their terminology is) so it doesn't deflect out from under the terminal screw when tightened down.
For anyone that might read this as advice. Please do NOT use solder to tin the fine stranded wires before landing in a panel like this. It MUST be mechanical for you safety. If you solder the leads to bundle, the slightest bit of heat on the terminals will soften the solder causing the connection to loosen, causing more heat, which losses more....etc.
Just trying to look out for us DYI crowd out there. Not trying to start a debate of any sorts.
What is this mechanical bundling? is it an item that I can buy? Can you provide a link?
@@amieres They are called "wire terminals" or "wire lugs". There are many options depending on wire gauge, installation method and more.
@@JohnTurner313 Thank you for that. I didn't know what the mechanical bundling was. Just a lug.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and concerns! It's important for us to prioritize safety when it comes to electrical projects. In line with that, I would like to recommend the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series, which offers a waterproof design and UL-certified LiFePO4 batteries for durability and safety. It's a great option for outdoor enthusiasts and RV lovers looking for reliable power backup. Stay safe and enjoy your outdoor adventures!
Straight forward and simple. Exactly what I've been looking for. Thank you Will!
I’ve been doing this for years. My breakers system has the ability to power my whole toyhauler conversion by plugging it into a solar generator or my Honda gas generator with unplugging and plugging in as needed. I still have to start the gas generator but it is a one pull. Glad you showed people how to do this. Grounding is important.
OMG I love you! I just spent 6 hours trying to find out how to do that and I got nowhere! Was feeling so defeated! Should have come here sooner!
Will, first off thank you for all the content. You have legitimately changed my life lol. I'm so obsessed with this stuff now all because of your videos planting that seed! I have a Bluetti AC300 with 2 B300 batteries. I have a Reliance 10 circuit transfer switch tied into my 200amp main. We have a small house and I'm not worried about split phase, so the one AC300 setup is perfect for me! I have 1600w of solar via (8) 200w Rich Solar rigid panels. This is where I'm stuck. I have the EG4 Ground Mounts out in my backyard. I got two of them, each to hold (4) of the 200w panels. I have two 16a dc circuit breakers I'm going to put inline from panel array to the Bluetti. I am absolutely stuck on how to properly ground the solar arrays. I know I'm probably over thinking it and it's not a huge deal, but I want it to be safe and done correct. The panels are about 50 feet from the house. I have PV wire (direct burial kind) to go from panels to breakers to bluetti. I'm going to run them in conduit underground just for extra protection. I have two ground rods out back by the panels. I do not know how to properly ground this. Being that the AC300 is feeding a transfer switch, I'm assuming the panel grounding system needs to be bonded with my main ground system. To do this, do I just run a copper wire in the conduit with the PV wire up to the house? I think once I come into the house with the PV wires that they need to be in metal conduit since it's DC. Can I bond a copper wire coming from the ground rod at the panel array thru the conduit into the recepticle for the transfer switch? Would this bond my solar array to my houses main ground system? I'm really hoping to hear back from you, as several "pros" keep giving me conflicting advice and I am feeling defeated that the easiest part of the system is taking me the longest to figure out. Anything helps. Thanks again for all that you do and I hope you are doing well!!!
Unfortunate that nobody responded to your question, but I'm curious how you finally resolved this.
I always love your tutorials. Thanks for reawakening my love of science.
It's good to stick to the 80% rule for continuous loads. If the circuit is rated for 30 amps, you shouldn't exceed 24 amps.
Yes absolutely.
then a 25 amp breaker should be used....that way you know you are under the suggested 80% rule.
@@steves3688 If you managed to find a 25 amp breaker, then the circuit would be rated for 25 amps and you would need to use 20 amps max. The circuit rating is the lesser of the breaker or ampacity of the wire (and the breaker should never be bigger than your wire rating).
NEC defines continuous load as 3 hours or more. For these solar generators I think you'll deplete the battery in less than 3 hours if you are pulling a constant 30 amps.
@@erikj9962 I hadn't heard that / didn't know it. Thanks for sharing. 3 hours is any eon for an electron 🤣
You are my go-to-guy for solar info. Another good video. Thanks
Of course we like it. Great to be able to share with friends asking this very question.
Great video, as always! For those confused about the bonding...make sure that you test that you actually have a ground-neutral bond somewhere in your system... Don't assume that the Generator already has a GN bond. I believe the AC300 is floating so you'll need a bonding plug in the configuration show here.
Hi Will..Thanks for all your helpful videos. I’ve been racking my brain to figure out how to run my Northstar TC650 pop up slide in camper (with 650w AC) boon docking. Because of your video, I think I will just buy the Eco Flow Delta Pro and plug my 30a shore power plug directly into it. I will create enough solar on the roof to recharge and also have alternator recharge capability. I will also bring my Honda 2000i with me to make sure I can always keep the system charged up. Very helpful. Thanks👍🏻🤠
Rather than buying a cord and cutting it, a better solution is to have a permanent 30A outlet mounted to your breaker box (30A breaker) with a mandatory main breaker switch shutoff protection bar installed. This is how my generator is set up for my home. I plug it in when I need it and put the generator away if not being used.
You touched on exactly where I am with my strategy
Good stuff I got the BLUETTI 200 max based on your review love it 😊
As always, great information, keep it up. thank you
I installed a jumper wire inside the bow to use both poles (you don't recommend). My 3000 watt inverter is inches away from the sub, I used 8 ga wire from the inverter to the sub and for the jumper. Only using 12ga romex, 15a fuses, powering 4 freezers, and 2 refrigerators for over a year with zero issues, no noticeable hot spots, warm breakers, wires etc.
Nice video Will! I would like to see a video showing how to run Solar PV wires "to code" from the panels say on a shed or roof into the house through conduit. Basically a start to finish solar PV wire video. From the panels to some kind of weather proof connection box, then buried and run to the house, then up through a LB and into the house to the charge controller. Thanks!
Simply. Looks like it works. Thanks for sharing
Good idea , and very well explained and demonstrated !!
I think I just found my new favorite YT channel!
Showing how to do this with an interlock kit would be cool
This would be perfect for my Skoolie. Thanks!
That's a really cool setup! Even if you have a large battery, you could add an inverter with that 30A plug and do the same thing.
Will. Love your videos. I tend to overthink situations till I’m almost mental “lock” and can’t decide on what to do. I’m buying a shed that’s 16x40. It’s mainly being used for storage. I will be modifying one end to be my office/escape from the family room- kidding (not kidding). I’m fairly knowledgeable about most things electrical- and I have the ability to research if need be. The power needed will be enough to run lights (led) and a few outlets in the main garage portion of it and enough for the office. I will be using a laptop, extra monitor, printer, lights, as well as have a few outlets in there as well. Will have a small window unit for AC. I’m still undecided for heat. It will be occupied mostly during the day and evenings- maybe 3-4 times a week. Initially I thought about using EG4 batteries with an eg4 3kw off grid inverter. But these solar generators (ecoflow and bluetti, etc). Which way would you go? Both have pros and cons. The office part is not big- 16x10. Also- I live in FL (Pensacola) which sees about 3 seasons. It can get in the teens a few weeks a year- but is mostly in mild temps. Also it will have solar only. Maybe a small generator if needed but plan on being strictly solar powered. I’m undecided about heat. I’ve thought small wood stove to oil filled radiators.
Think about a 9,000 BTU heat pump mini split. I think there is also an 8,000 BTU heat pump window unit available. Ideal for your climate.
Just what I needed. Thanks 👍
Thank you Will when I mate you I was blank now I can do a lot. When I finally learn how to edit videos I will be posting as well
I love your videos. I already know how to do this kind of thing, but I still love watching you do it. That's how I know it's good 😁
Great short and to the point tutorial!
I was considering doing something similar with my Bluetti EB150, but two things stopped me. The first is a lack of 8 amp circuit breakers (maybe someone makes one, but didn't find it at Home Depot). The second was the EB150 doesn't have a battery heater, and at 45 degrees or lower, I notice a reduced capacity, and an inability to charge (due to the built in thermal protection circuitry).
Here's what I'm going to do for my off-grid application, which may work for some who do not already have a Bluetti or similar solar generator. Will has already done a video including every component I'll have in my system (except for the gel battery IIRC), so there's nothing new or scary here for one of his followers.
My end state system will be a 200AH Renogy Gel battery (much cheaper per WH than a heated Lithium, and can be charged at 5F), a Renogy 3,000 watt pure sine inverter, a Rover Elite 20a MPPT charge controller, and two cheesy Harbor Freight 100 watt solar panels (which pump out every watt they advertise). I'll do a marine battery disconnect switch from battery to inverter, and a disconnect switch between the solar panels and charge controller. I'll put an inline fuse between charge controller and battery just for an abundance of caution.
The inverter has a high current AC output, so the load center will attach to that, and the inverter will grounded to the metal structure of my shipping container shop/storage building, which in turn will be earth grounded to an 8' ground rod. In this situation, the neutrals will not be attached to the grounds since my small load center will be acting as a sub panel.
I'll run the inverter's remote on/off connection to a standard residential wall switch mounted near the doors of my shipping container, as well as the switch for the AC lighting.
The load center will use GFCI breakers for all outlets, and a standard breaker for lighting, even though GFCI breakers are much more expensive than GFCI outlets (just because it makes me feel safer). The load center will be the same $30 6 position sub-panel Will used here, with only one bus bar connected. One breaker for lighting, and one each breaker for the indoor and exterior outlet strings.
This may or may not work for anyone else, but is fine for my usage patterns. I figure I'll use lighting two or three times during the week for 2 hours or so, and maybe 4-6 hours on the weekends at 250 watts/hr, so my measly 200 watts of solar panels will certainly keep the battery charged when I'm not at my remote site. My big load would be using a 1400 watt air compressor (maybe 30 minutes of run time per day), or my wire feed welder (again, probably a max of 30 minutes run time in any day). Beyond that, I'll routinely run a laptop, and my internet hotspot.
This system does have room to grow, as I can slap a second battery in series and add two more solar panels if I find myself coming up a little short in the future.
The breakers are generally to protect the downstream wires. Doesn't seem like you would need a breaker in that setup if you're going to use NM 14-2 or better wire. The Bluetti has overload protection that shuts down the outputs well before you would get to the 15A capacity of that wire.
Be great to see you do a V2H
( Vehicle 2Home) thru your solar inverter 👍
I use my mitsi PHEV outlander to power my off grid caravan, using the mitsi CHAdeMO ( CHAdeMO is bi directional as standard) plug connection thru a 4 KW solar charger, the 12 kWh mitsi battery lasts all weekend off grid 😎👍
Hi Will! Thank for the information! On the other hand I was hurt every time the metal box was scratching the AC300's front... Auch...
Thank you so much for this video! i look forward to the next video :)
Love your videos, would really like to see an investigation into Nickel Iron batteries used with new generation solar cells, charge controllers, and inverters.
Nickel-Iron batteries have lower energy density and lower specific power compared to lead-acid batteries (or in layman's terms are less efficient). cells take a charge slowly, and give it up slowly (cannot supply sudden large power spikes)
I like how Will keeps the bits of video where he make comments to himself.
Thank you!
That's cool brother thank you for sharing this five stars
Good to see more vids other than server rack systems ;)
I'm dreading it 😂 would much rather build big powerful systems haha
@@WillProwse I hear ya. but I think you will have more viewing content, that's all. For me I have been slowly buying the Power Queen 12v 300ah batts I have 4 in parallel now. I want to move to 24v but think I am holding off until my batt. bank is bigger and move to 48v . connecting System to Bus bars. Victron 150/80. I should have gone with the 250 I am capped out on voltage now for my solar. My other option is to mirror my current solar array and tie it parallel to increase the amps to the system. It never ends hahahahaha $$$ You have have gotten me going on this hobby I call it now and can't stop hahahaha. Thanks buddy. really JK.. Hobotech and Jasonoid are the other culprits as well. It all started at looking to install solar on my truck camper, I still have no solar on my truck camper yet. 🤗
Next time you can make live cable shortest, neutral longer and earth the longest :) helps when cable which is not permanently in the wall get pulled by unfortunate accident.
good stuff, thanks!
Outstanding info....WP. 👊
Good one!
This should be sponsored by Milwaukee, good choice, Will.
Just a little additional comment: with a full size house breaker panel, one can add a 30 Amp double pole circuit breaker with its two inputs connected to each other and fed from the generator. This would apply the 120-volt generator source to both sides (legs) of the house breaker panel.
Working on this currently but coming from the AC500's 50amp receptacle. I spoke to my local inspector about the connection and he wanted me to use a double lug nut on one side and run a jumper to the lug on the other. Using a breaker sounds much safer to me. If I understand correctly, the single hot leg from the generator is connected to the 50 amp breaker which is installed and has contact with both legs of the panel box. I'm curious if this will be up to code but like the idea of it after I pass my final electrical inspection (rough inspection has already been completed).
@@benjaminramey3593 As long as you keep in mind that this type of wiring is meant for 120-volt type loads and not 240 volt loads. I am sure that your inspector wants to see a mechanical interlock in order to prevent the main circuit breaker and your 50 amp circuit breaker to be on (closed) at the same time.
@@majid_us Yes, I built the entire house was built with 120V system in mind. I always forget to mention that the building is completely off grid.
You're a dang GENIUS, you finally did something this OLD head can do LOL, if you did the optional hook up you were talking about would be good also and GIVE the pros & cons of both types of hookups, I assume that all then that's needed is to plug in the panels
me too! Thanks to WILL!! Now I feel a little more confident getting some SOLAR projects started!
There are generator outlet boxes that are designed to work with common generator extension cords such as the one shown in this video. That might make for a more code compliant installation.
Yes I was going to say the same thing.
OMG thank you!!! I need this 👍👍
Another great video Will. Been subscribed for a while and now I am ready to dive in to the solar world, thanks to you. That means I am extremely new to solar. I am starting with a small project in my chicken coop. In the winter I will be running a small 12v pump (0.7 amp) and 1000 watt (8.3 amp) heater for the water system. Other than that, I may set up a small radiant heater for the extremely cold nights and some LED lights on motion detectors to help keep unwanted critters away. Can someone let me know if the water heater is too much for a small solar system?
Good info for people. I’m being lazy and just going straight from my fifth wheel into the ac 500 but when you do that you have to remember to turn off your house inverter so you don’t charge your house batteries. You’re also practicing to be a parent do as I say not as I do. Lol.
I got that same text this morning
240vac at 13 amp (max per socket) is our domestic power in the UK and we don't use cables or plugs that size. 2.5mm² is the nominal ring main cable size, twin flat and earth. Obviously external cables would have to be rated accordingly.
Wishing you would do a review of "the bank" from Univix Solar Generator - comparing to a smaller generator like this Bluetti or ecoflow - but better yet compared to your DIY 48V system using eg batteries and all-in-one inverter?? Thanks for all your videos - super informative!!!!!!!!!
Awesome
HOWdy W-P,
Thanks for the Tutorial
The WiSeNhEiMeR from Richmond, INDIANA
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I wish you would show us how to do the same from an eg4 48v-3000EHV inverter
Hi Will. Love your channel. Could you possibly do a review on Zendure SuperBase V ? Never heard of it before. They say they have a better than Lifepo battery.
That seems really funky that you have the panel with openings for the other bus. What would be the parts that fill in that part in a more permanent installation?
I love batteries
Ive watched this 36 times
Will, what's the best way to connecta 30amp RV plug to the 20amp receptacle on the original AC200?
Wow
Have you done a Voltserver yet?
Have you ever talked about the tax credit and what is allowed ? Do you have to have a whole house system or a battery back up system to run a couple devices to qualify ?
have u seen this setup yet Gendome 3000 Portable Power Station
Ecoflow employee: "Hey boss, we're in a Will Prowse video!"
Ecoflow executive: "Great! what is he doing?"
Ecoflow employee: "Charging us with a Bluetti!"
Ecoflow executive: "..."
What if you want to be able to switch between battery and external power such as at a campground? Transfer switch? Sounds like another video :)
And... when on external power it should recharge the battery! You should get an actual RV, there are so many cool videos you could do around off-grid power for it.
You’d unplug from your portable battery and then plug into the shore power. Your portable battery would then be plugged into one of your power sockets to recharge.
Just buy some server rack batts and put in a midnite DiY... I don't get why everyone is insisting on using this garbage gimmick scam equipment
@@QuantumMarmalade Portable batteries can be for those that may have an off grid cabin or RV they don’t use a much. If you’re at your cabin a lot, yes, a server rack battery set up is probably a much better solution.
But if you plug in to external shore pwer and unplug from the internal source your three-pronged internal plug will be left hot, just dagling there... no?
Can you mix 2 different brand of solar panels??? Like harbor freight with renogy???
Good information, I have a small cabin that has a well pump that runs 240v at 5amps, it only runs for 1 to 3 minutes depending on water consumption, would a step-up transformer work 120 to 240?
Thank you
Please please make a video about 48v lithium titanate battery system with 48 volt solar panel..It will be very much helpful for everyone....🙂
Hey Will, thanks for all the information you put into this video. I had one question, inside your panel, you kept the ground and neutral on separate bus bars because it was a sub panel. Did you have to run a ground wire from a ground rod up into the box to the ground bus bar?
Hey Will, have you heard of Mango E power supplies? I don't have any experience with them but they look pretty good on paper. Might be worth a review.
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Good practice for power circuit calculations is not to exceed 80% of max rating. i.e. (30amp x .8 = 24amp) max. amp output.
or 110V x 24A = 2640W
What is your opinion on the Renogy 320v panel? I want to connect 2 panels to my Pecron E2000LFP. If not what would you recommend?
Just found your channel. You are very knowledgeable on anything electrical.
Can you use the NEMA 14-50 from the AC500 to the sub-panel and just run 120v but get full 50A I presume?
Hi William; Thank you for all you do. We out there appreciate it. What is the best way to communicate with you to ask you a question. I bought an Apex Pwr station by INERGY 2 yrs back before i started watching your channel sadly. It's very limited as you pointed in your video review. however, much of you commented was above my head. so, I bought your book (mobile solar pwr) and watched more of your videos. I need help adding batteries to the system. INERGY says i must buy batteries from them at $900 a piece (new Flex batteries). there must be a more cost-effective answer. please help.
I have a Question for you Will. I have a cabin in the desert I use in the winter. If I switch to LFP batteries should I leave them hooked up in the summer? The building goes to 150° f sometimes. Or should I disconnect the LFP batteries from the solar system and turn it off. Right now it's an FLA system .
Hi Will. Love your videos. Question for Sail Boat people that could use an insight, like myself. I'm looking at a House Battery Bank of 4x 200ah 12v Lifepo4 Batteries, as the weight of the 4 at close to the waterline on my next boat will put a balance to the weight of 4 250watt Monocrystalline Panels on top of the Rear of Cockpit Solar Arch, to keep things nice and even (a bit more in favour of low down weight will also help). So, any recommendations for Good Basic well made Batteries that don't have heaters (the Bank is to be situated in the generator space behind the engine, with plenty of warm air flow around them. Your tests have shown some good ones, like SOK, but they're hellish expensive this side of the Pond, so any recommendations of your favourites would be very appreciative. Best Wishes. Bob from Wales. 👍🏴
Ampere time makes great batteries.
@@merlpriester Thanks Merlyn I think they are pretty decent value too. not sure if they only do USA deliveries though. They may have a minimum order to enable delivery direct to the UK, I'll have to check. Best Wishes. Bob. 👍🏴
Hey, your videos are great inspiration, any way you would consider helping me with my solar requirements to power my small inverter that I managed to put together with your help through this channel. We live in SOuth African where our power grid is on the verge of collapse and as a digital creator, it impacts on my ability to provide a conservative living life style. I hope you can help, I love and follow your channel, you seem like an incredible guy with a passion for the trade, Keep up the amazing work.
Can u show how to do this with Ep500 im not to certain on what plug and cord to use
Will not receiving notifications and I am scribed and all notifications marked so in the last month have only received one notification on a timely manner. I went to your channel to find this one.
Would this work with a gas generator as well??
Question about the no charging a Tesla , doesn’t work direct from the Ecoflow delta pro cuz of floating ground but what if you’re energizing a home electrical panel which does have an earth ground and you have the charger wired into your panel? It should work?
Bluetti ac200max , ac300 and ac500 power stations have a floating neutral so wouldn’t you use a main panel with bonding screw connecting the grounds and neutral buss bars ?
Question: my camper lifepo4 battery bank is charged by 800 watts through a victron mppt controller. Can I also use my renogy 200 watt portable “suitcase” panels with its own pwm controller on the same battery bank running both controllers through the distribution box ( wired parallel)? I can’t find any videos on this subject.
If you already have a generator hookup for your main panel can you just plug the solar generator into that?
Will the panel need a ground rod if installed in a cabin?
Hi Will, I have 7. 20 amp breakers in my home. If I hook up all of them and my load is moor then the 30 amps on my Bluetti will it shut down the Bluetti burn it up. or shut the house down. Because I seen you do only one breaker at 30 amps. I hope you understand what I am asking.
Thanks for this. I have my AC300 and 2 B300s and want to put them in my van. I understand I should plug the AC300 into shore power and then to the distribution panel and the Bluetti will decide whether to power the van with the battery or shore power when available via the UPS. Is that correct? If so, do I need to use 30A shore power service or 15A (which was the default setting on the Bluetti). If I use 15A will the AC300 be able to pass through the power at 30A? (I realize this probably confirms my lack of knowledge regarding power. I always said there are no stupid questions...just stupid people who ask questions!)
Can you do this for power stations without a 30amp plug/ Can i utilize a 20amp plug using the same method?
@WillProwse I want to remove those silly rubber outlet covers too. Did you just cut/tear them, disassemble the unit, or some other technique?
Hi, I have two Delta Pro with the 240 Volt Hub tied to my power circuit Box with a inter-lock in-place and off Grid. Now when I run the Eco-flow Delta Pro with 240 volts and grounded to through to power circuit Box. Now my question is I have 8 200 watts on each of of the 2 Eco-flow Delta Pro Generators for a total of 3200 Watts, Do I need to ground my Solar Panels as well?
If we added an additional cable coming from an additional equally sized/power generator to the second bus bar in the panel would we achieve usable 240 volts. Thank you.
Only if the units were built to do that. If the voltage from the two different units sinewaves are not properly synced it will not work.
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What about to distribute to a 12v breaker
I have a couple of fairly technical questions: 1) Is the cable/connector 30A rating limited by current density in the contacts or wire? Or is it limited by the series resistance of the long cable, which causes voltage drop? The reason I ask is that the cable will usually be cut pretty short for this type of installation. So if it’s the resistance, then cutting it short makes it better. 2) The AC300 output is rated for 3000W/25A continuous, but it is also rated for 6000W/50A short-duration peaks, which is useful when starting some loads. By using the 30A fuse in the load-box, are you negating that benefit? After all, the AC300 output is already protected, and each load from the load-box has its individual circuit breaker already. I appreciate redundant protection, but it also comes at a cost of additional resistance and additional points of failure. In this particular situation, I’m not sure it is warranted. 3) Not an additional question, but some sharing - I did something similar as a partial “at will” off-grid system in my house using the AC300 and the Reliance Controls Pro/Tran2 manual transfer switch. It patches in to your existing circuit breaker panel and enables 10 circuits to be individually switched between grid power and AC300 output power. In case I am not home during a power outage, I keep my refrigerators and WiFi network continuously on the UPS system of the AC300 output. Then I have 8 additional 110V circuits in my home that I can switch over manually as needed in the event of a power outage. Also, as I add solar to this system, I can put more and more of my circuits on the AC300 to balance my daily loading with my solar production and my UPS needs. The AC300 configuration settings are good for that. I did all of my own installation. My circuit breaker box was very crowded, so I used Wago connectors instead of wire nuts so it would all fit. The Reliance transfer switch needs a lot of connections inside your circuit breaker box. Fortunately, the Reliance box is pre-wired within itself. Of course now I wish I had the AC500 or even one of the server rack systems. But I think this will serve my needs. I suffer from a lot of partial shading at my house due to tall trees here in the Santa Cruz mountains. So I’m not thinking I can make enough Solar to be completely off grid. Anyway, thanks for your videos educating us all.
I'm not Will, but yes, the 30A breaker is limiting the surge capacity of 50A that that AC300 can put out, but perhaps not by as much as you'd expect. Most breakers will allow surge currents in excess of rated capacity, and the greater the surge the quicker they will trip. For only 20-30% surge it might take the breaker a few minutes to trip. When you look at the specs for the AC300 it tracks this pattern of usage. The AC300 will surge 3750 watts for 2 minutes, 4500 watts for 5 seconds, and 500 milliseconds for 6000 watts. The designers pretty clearly created the AC300 to act like an actual wall plug-and-breaker system. Typical breakers rely on heating up a strip of two dissimilar metals to the point where they break the contact, so the more current that passes through the quicker it heats up and breaks the circuit (I'm not talking about quick-trip breakers here).
I would try going with the 30 amp breaker for the simple fact that it is a switch that you can turn off when plugging and unplugging the 30 amp cable. Chances are if you regularly trip the 30 amp breaker you're not far off from triggering overload protection on the AC300. But if you have some load that's right on the limit, removing the 30 amp breaker may be that little bit that is needed to successfully run the load.
Can I connect then bluetti directly to my Rv 30amp power connector?
Ok here’s a good one for ya… if my house has a 50A inlet, can you use the 30A solar genny and connect to it using a dog bone adapter?