EcoFlow River 2 Max - Honest Review

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  • Опубліковано 5 сер 2024
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  • @artisanelectrics
    @artisanelectrics  Рік тому

    Is this currently the best portable battery on the market?
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    • @InspectorGadget2014
      @InspectorGadget2014 Рік тому +3

      There are quite a few brands & makes out there and we have been using some of them for years.
      Bear in mind that the depicted electronics are not really high loads for such powerbanks.
      Try a kettle, coffee-machine, toaster or even a drill, those are resistive loads.
      In our experiences, the inverters are not always up to spec for the higher (resistive) loads, where they do often have difficulty with resistive loads where the start-up current (very shortly) ramps-up beyond the rated output-power of the inverters. And causing damage if not careful. A good powerbank should protect itself against such mishaps. (as you can not always know if a e.g. 500 watt drill will draw temporary pull 700 watt in a cold-start situation) It often pays off to study the specs of a powerbank.
      Also be very careful not to overload the solar-input, not only the supply-voltage but also input-current. (the latter often not listed!)
      That also could cause damage and even break the solar-input! And with some brands, if the solar-input is broken, other functions may cease to operate as well, we found out the hard way.
      Lastly, also try to find out if the powerbank has a builtin BMS system, especially when using modern-day chemistry of the built-in battery/batteries. In our experiences, with a particular brand, after a year or so, all of our 9x units (ranging from 200 watts up to 1500 watts) show diminished capacity on their displays because of in-balances within the battery-packs.
      And, with the right-to-repair in mind, also try to find out what can be done after the economical life of powerbank, can you purchase 5, 10 years from now, new battery-packs to replace the built-in battery-pack?

    • @makg4655
      @makg4655 Рік тому +2

      Just more waste of earth elements when will we stop spending £ on stuff that can be done just by being efficient and planning ahead.

    • @nikolajhol
      @nikolajhol Рік тому

      Can you tell us, when the next power outages are gonna happen?

  • @pikacheese2107
    @pikacheese2107 Рік тому +15

    I do appreciate the handle of the River 2. It does make carrying it an easy chore.

  • @eugenesayles7160
    @eugenesayles7160 Рік тому +18

    What I do like is the weight. Since it only weighs 3.5 kilos. It won't matter carrying it around all day.

  • @pezzpezz7272
    @pezzpezz7272 Рік тому +18

    Jordan I’m a massive fan of your channel and your high standards of work, so I mean no disrespect, on a db change I just hook the mains tails into a temp distribution board with 4 outgoing sockets, literally cost me nothing to put together, complete with afdd and rcd protection.

    • @neo_265
      @neo_265 Рік тому +2

      That’s true but we all have the gear bug, I keep telling my wife I need something for work but in reality, I want the latest gizmo.

    • @LeighWinspear
      @LeighWinspear Рік тому

      A demonstration video would be useful for those who need graphic instruction........;)

    • @makg4655
      @makg4655 Рік тому +4

      All he is doing is turning into a advertising company hoping people jump on the idea .. who needs an app to see how ur battery is doing lol . More waste of elements adding to the mountain of other stuff we don’t need in our life’s but buy because people like J convinced us we will use ( it’s a item that will end up in a cupboard and never used ) can’t even boil a kettle lol

    • @mofojohnson1
      @mofojohnson1 Рік тому

      ​@@makg4655 great for power outages and camping, but could charge it with the solar panel to get some electricity bills down using it for some household items

  • @IamMotorHomeless
    @IamMotorHomeless Рік тому +1

    I love my River 2 Max. this little box ran my full size Beko Fridge/Freezer for over 11 hours.

  • @macki
    @macki 10 місяців тому

    I will get this in my future build of campervan next year with stationary solarpanels on the roof and also get portal panels. This is awsome! Thank you, I needed this review.

  • @AlanTiller
    @AlanTiller Рік тому

    I've just bought the River 2 Max and I must say it is a fabulous piece of kit. I've not got solar panels yet but the campsite I was at had power points and WiFi at the main building I was able to plug it in, connect it to the WiFi and I could leave the battery and check on the app over cellular how charged the device was which I though was super cool. The device recharges super quickly and works flawlessly not to mention that fact the discharge and charge times are really accurate.

  • @peterbettell1361
    @peterbettell1361 9 місяців тому

    Thanks at last a great review someone showing what it can do in Leymans term
    Thanks top
    Man

  • @michaelmurphy4360
    @michaelmurphy4360 Рік тому

    My one gets delivered today with extra battery. Good video thank you

  • @Renlondonhome
    @Renlondonhome Рік тому

    I use a big eco flow to trickle charge my classic car in a garage with no power. I also use it with a Karcher Jet wash. It doesn’t get huge use, but when it does I love it.

  • @mpmatt3469
    @mpmatt3469 Рік тому +1

    After being without power at my house for just over 7 days at the end of November last year due to Storm Arwen my biggest problem was that my oil fired central heating combi boiler could not function. I decided to buy an Ecoflow River so that if we lost power this year I could plug my central heating into the power pack to run the heating and hot water after I realised that the boiler only needed about 200 w to run the control circuits and the pumps. Given that I would use the system intermittently, I could recharge it using my car or by visiting somewhere nearby that had power or a generator. But with the flexible outlet configuration I could also chose to charge my phone or power the wifi router as needed. Given the lack of support from my DNO or utility company I realised that having some degree of personal resilience is essential.

  • @williammartinculleton5875
    @williammartinculleton5875 Рік тому

    Great sales pitch 🤙

  • @dankelley9361
    @dankelley9361 Рік тому

    Jordan, good real life demo! How long would it take to fully charge that unit of the solar cells? Thanks!

  • @stephenwabaxter
    @stephenwabaxter Рік тому +2

    I have an EcoFlow Delta 2 on order and due for delivery before Christmas. There is the possibility of rolling blackouts in January and February and thus I want to be prepared.

  • @mark_just_mark
    @mark_just_mark Рік тому +4

    Nice battery…
    It’s a pity you don’t know an electrician who can fit you some new office wall sockets to replace all those extension leads… 😎

  • @matthewhall677
    @matthewhall677 Рік тому

    That’s great! Would like to know if you can use the battery whilst it’s charging?

  • @cesarpegado69
    @cesarpegado69 Рік тому

    Cool piece of kit, can it run as an UPS? I'm thinking of going with the Anker 757 Power Station as it can be used as an UPS but its' 2k with solar panels.

  • @amcluesent
    @amcluesent Рік тому

    Also shows how efficient modern electronics are with switch-mode PSU and LED driver modules/voltage-dropper-rectifiers

  • @go012345678
    @go012345678 Рік тому

    Hi you don't mention the earthing of these units, can this cause problems with the ignition system on gas central heating boilers when using as as a temporary source of power during a power cut.

  • @yatanphoto
    @yatanphoto 10 місяців тому

    Can I use the River 2 Max to power a 600Ws studio strobe? Am looking for a solution to do outdoor flash photography.

  • @gadgetman36
    @gadgetman36 Рік тому +1

    I'm slightly confused why this review isn't on your Tools4Sparks channel.

  • @alidavemason4417
    @alidavemason4417 Рік тому +1

    Funny, The amazon site says 'Engine type - 4 Stroke' bit of a typo I think!

  • @SonicHawk90
    @SonicHawk90 Рік тому

    Can you use it while its charging?

  • @chrisnash453
    @chrisnash453 Рік тому +1

    Hi, is it "Powethru"?

  • @ordinaryhuman3111
    @ordinaryhuman3111 Рік тому +1

    The 3000 charge cycle is what I like best. It could last me about 10 years.

  • @noahnoah6425
    @noahnoah6425 Рік тому +1

    Is it true sine wave?

  • @adamchurchill9125
    @adamchurchill9125 Рік тому

    Hey Jordan, can you actually add a little top up to your Tesla using this? And if so, what sort of percentage would it add in an emergency?

    • @Renlondonhome
      @Renlondonhome Рік тому

      It’s minimal, check out Bjorn Nylands videos where he runs various EV’s till they stop. He then charges using these to get to a charge station.

  • @nigardener
    @nigardener Рік тому +3

    Do Ecoflow sell any of these or just distribute them to UA-camrs?

    • @cgrexy
      @cgrexy Рік тому +3

      Try and find a review from anyone who hasn’t had one for free.
      I’ve seen one of the contracts they get. And yes they can be honest about the products but the contract has certain terms about what they can say they don’t like about and stuff like they can’t compare with other manufacturers

  • @AzrethK9
    @AzrethK9 Рік тому

    Neat or not neat?
    A bit of trunking and some cable ties under the desk could work wonders.
    I don't like getting my feet tangled in cables.

  • @TWOKDOK1
    @TWOKDOK1 Рік тому

    People get confused because they mix up energy and power. Simply stated, energy is measured in Joules. Power is the rate of expending that energy. The more the power the higher rate of work being done or energy being expended per unit of time. 1 Watt is when 1Joule of work or energy is expended per second. So 1 watt-hour converts to 3600 Joules because there are 3600 seconds in an hour. Similarly 1kWh, the unit of energy used by the distribution companies because the Joule or watt-second is far too small for practical use, is equal to 3.6 Million Joules. So kW is power (the rate of expending energy) and kWh is the energy (e.g. the energy stored in a battery, also called its capacity, is stated in kWh but the rate at which it is used - i.e. the power (kW) - depends on the power rating of the load and is measured in kW. So a 500w heater connected to a device like this whose capacity is 500 watt-hours will deplete it completely in 1 hour. The fact that we use the expression ‘ connecting the power’ only serves to confuse. What we are actually doing is accessing the mains energy. Our bills tell us the total energy use by our appliances operating at varying power for varying durations.

  • @judebrown4103
    @judebrown4103 Рік тому

    Fantastic timing Jordan! We're prone to winter power cuts here so I've been looking at these batteries. I'm not an electrician and the watts and watt hours and amps etc have been confusing me as to what it is I actually need. My wife is working from home now so the idea is to protect her office when the power is down so this was really very helpful. However I really would like to be able to make a cuppa too just to keep warm and we're all electric. Can anyone tell me is there anything that can power a kettle or is it just too power hungry and I'll have to rely on my neighbours gas hob?
    Thanks, great review.👍

    • @leshackett3687
      @leshackett3687 Рік тому

      Make a flask of boiled water in the morning should last most of the working hours

    • @judebrown4103
      @judebrown4103 Рік тому

      @@leshackett3687 yes we do that if the outages are predicted but more often than not they're random and unexpected. I take an enormous hob kettle nextdoor and boil a couple of litres then wrap the kettle up in every teatowel and oven glove I possess lol, works a treat with a flask as well....we drink *lots* if tea! Cheers 👍🫖☕

    • @nikolajhol
      @nikolajhol Рік тому +1

      @Jude Brown
      Yes, the Ecoflow delta 2 or delta pro, or the Bluetti ac200 or ac300

  • @DannyBokma
    @DannyBokma Рік тому +1

    I would prefer LiFePo4 as a technology instead of NMC. No fire starting blocks in my vehicles!

  • @discoequipmenthire
    @discoequipmenthire Рік тому

    Four 12v 160AH AGM Leisure Batteries wired in parallel and 1500w inverter-charger from Ebay will do the same thing for less than £500 for fixed back up use during either planned or unplanned power outages, and will easily power router, central heating pump, freezer etc for several hours. I can see the attraction for portable applications but the price will have to fall into the realm of the more traditional alternatives before I would consider one.

  • @IanFarquharson2
    @IanFarquharson2 Рік тому

    Time of year for UA-cam power bank adverts again? I still need to get one though (I think), but probably go for a delta.

  • @barrieshepherd7694
    @barrieshepherd7694 Рік тому +1

    Please stop using the word "cool" all over the place - if anything these devices run "hot".

  • @steveb1856
    @steveb1856 Рік тому +4

    No it’s not!
    Bluetti have better battery technology. LiFePO4 instead of Lithium ion. Many times more cycles. Better features.

    • @stephenwabaxter
      @stephenwabaxter Рік тому +3

      The EcoFlow River 2 range use LiFePO4 batteries.

  • @fire44x
    @fire44x Рік тому +1

    What a load hot air every you tuber pushing these over rated boxes over priced units £1000 for a useable unit what a rip off £1000 + for a unit to keep to keep fridge or freezer running for a short period reviews are poor backup
    Jackery best after service but still overpriced
    Good old honda petrol generator for reliabillity half the price and sell more

    • @artisanelectrics
      @artisanelectrics  Рік тому

      What’s overrated about it?

    • @TWOKDOK1
      @TWOKDOK1 Рік тому

      @@artisanelectrics I think he means over-rated in the over-hyped sense rather than exceeding the expected loading😊

  • @freddiestemple8997
    @freddiestemple8997 Рік тому

    It does come with a 5 year warranty which is really long for a power station.