Solar is OBSOLETE! - BLUETTI Charger 1
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Real world installation and review of the Bluetti Charger 1 alternator charger. The Bluetti Charger 1 provides up to 560 watts of power to any MC4 compatible battery system.
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I went with the Pecron 500 watt dc charger. It has variable settings for voltage so it won't work when the vehicle is off or the voltage is low. Less that $140 including the cable. I also have 400 watts of solar and my power bank can be fed by both. The pecron will work with anything that can use a MP4 connection.
I have one, but have not had the opportunity to try it yet.
Yeah, I got the notification about this charger from bluetti. I was cautiously optimistic, but I checked the specs, it's a rip compared to the Etaker F1000 (dual DC inputs, 1000watts total) and even the Pecron. Like most of Bluetti's stuff, it's overpriced and customer service is non-existent.
@@rtsrts2317Smart move, some of these solar generators ( for those who don't know, on their own, they actually generate nothing at least not without that obsolete solar or plugging them up ) are super overpriced and dishonestly advertised. Their name alone is dishonest.
@@jackm6307 Yes! Very deceptive advertising. All of these power boxes generate nothing. They are 100% for energy storage and discharge.
@@rtsrts2317 Fancy rechargeable batteries.
Lmao, this was a hilarious video. Basically, it replaces solar with a gas generator.
I have 300 watts solar on my motorhome. Absolutely couldn't live without them.
Exactly i have 600 watts and 400ah lithium phosphate
Couldn’t help but notice you initially hooked up the main cable from the battery with reverse polarity connection at the Bluetti Charger 1. Glad you caught it.
@@garylong9699 so, about that. Luckily, the device was smarter than me, and protected my system from frying. I didn’t catch it until troubleshooting. The worst part is that I mentioned being distracted by the camera and occasionally messing things up right before or after making the mistake.
Thanks for the review. I 100% agree that the breaker should be up close to the battery.
FYI: At 10:04, you're wiring it backwards (+/-).
Solar when parked/day driving
DC-DC when driving
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Yes Best to disconnect BEFORE any warranty work.My dealership tried to get away without honoring the warranty,as previous owner had something connected like this that they thought created damage.They honored it in the end.
I don’t wanna change anything to my vehicle electrical system.
I just built 2 portable solar generators, 1 for home (1500w) and 1 for camping (750w) also working on a jackery box. I’ve spent maybe 1k to do it all, $500 were the lithium batteries.
I’ll stick with solar for basic backup and use.
@@T-Sim sounds like you’ve put a lot of thought into your setup. You can’t go wrong with that.
I'd love to hear the details of what you built. Do you have a video, instructions, or list of products/ tools that you used? Thank you!
sounds like an overpriced continuous duty solenoid
Intresting! Nice explanation - Well done. I like the disclaimer.
I'm a Bluetti affiliate parntner and I went with the Pecron 500 watt DC-DC charger first one out the gate to put a dedicated DC DC power station charger out on the market as a complete plug and play.
Plays friendly with most of the brands on the market. Half the price at $140. Multiple voltage settings, small and light weight. The only con is that it's a bit noisy if you have it in the cab. The fuse block is with hand length of the positive to battery terminal. Plus, it has a power on and off button. This powers my Bluetti AC200MAX w/ 1‐ B230 battery. Plus, an addition 300 watts of BougeRV CIGS solar panels on the roof. There is no issue with power now 😂
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Just get an additional circuit breaker so that could you possibly have two circuit breakers on the hotline. Or just splice the cables together where the circuit breaker is situated upon arrival from the company and move it closer to where you indicate would be more optimal in your video. let me know what you think please.🤔
I can't believe that someone would install a breaker just sitting on a seat...... I think I would seriously inspect the entire install just because of that fact.......
Well done! I'd love to see a comparison between the EcoFlow and Bluetti chargers.
Solar is definitely not obsolete!!
For folks who have a mild hybrid jeep the pancake motor is also the alternator and it should have more than enough power for this.
Glossing over that you're burning extra gas to make the most expensive power you've ever used.
It can recharge in an hour for about a half gallon of gas as opposed to hours of solar. That comes in handy in cloudy days. And it’s also cheaper than having enough solar panels to charge it in the same amount of time. As a vanlifer, that’s huge. It means you can run an air conditioner nonstop in summer heat.
@@jerroddooley374 It would take more than three hours at maximum output to fully recharge. Maths not your thang?
@@stevemorris3710 It's for when you are driving dummy?
Question, if it does cause issues with the battery or alternator, could it also cause computer issues?
I'm less worried about replacing my battery and alternator than frying my electronics.
And would upgrading your alternator eliminate that concern? Thanks
@@SueUTube There are other fuses and relays that protect almost every circuit individually. This should limit the issues to the charging system, and battery. That being said, a short could cause any kind of problem.
@@AdventureGearTV thanks. I'm electric illiterate. Appreciate it.
@@SueUTubehe is also, he actually connected his system wrong them edited and dropped this video. He definitely has never actually used this because it is not connected properly
You could just change the plugs to match the required input to your solar generator??
I wonder if these chargers hooked up to the vehicle damages the alternator if the engine is just on and running but not driving? Or do you need your vehicle driving.
It would be a good option for "small" home back up as well just in case power goes out.
Good while driving but not when stationary. Expect engine blow when idling. 😢
I have a Bluetti EB3A & it took too long to charge from the car so I installed a 300-watt pure sine wave inverter & charge using 120vac at up to 265 watts (the maximum for EB3A) for $50.00 it works great & I have a backup inverter with me. I could not be happier.
Having this as a backup is reasonable, but relying upon using your vehicle and alternator is not worth the risks short term and long term. You might set your vehicle on fire, leaving you stranded, damage the battery or alternator leaving you stranded, or use up needed fuel while recharging the system, which ends up leaving you stranded. Solar is still alive and well, sir. 😅
I noticed the close up of when you were hooking up the positive and negative were backwards.
I run two alternators one for the start battery one for charging my house battery, but it took a lot to set up
Very interesting. What kind of vehicle is it? Is it a custom setup, or an OEM retrofit kit? Thanks for sharing your experience.
@@AdventureGearTV it's a E350 ambulance I got it with that set up but was able to switch it over to the new motor it's like two pulleys a mounting bracket and a belt it must be some kind of kit if your able to find an ambulance that has your same motor the set up should bolt right on
What is the impact of the Bluetti Charger if you may be operating a winch? Does it recognize the draw and shut itself down or would a switch of some kind need to be installed?
@@dwnsth3529 the charger can be turned off in the app. So, you can toggle it on and off without disconnecting anything. You could also turn off the relay.
I wonder why a guy cant just install a power inverter and just plug into that to recharge while the engine is running?
You can but, an inverter uses (waist) a couple 100 watts more than DC to DC!
Because it's not efficient going from DC to AC to DC.
@@rtsrts2317Alternator keeps producing so waste is not using it. Dc to ac to dc no longer matter for a car alternator esp. if you are running down the road.
@@amazingmigs Okay. Sure.
Solar not dead......😂
Bluetti gas generator
Can you just run the wire threw the a frame of your truck then run it in to back?
You can, but I’m not sure about waterproofing. I thought about putting it in a water proof container, but then worry about heat retention.
Eco flow did put one of these out years ago with 800W charging and a fuse 8” from the battery connection .
Power station to battery charger/chargers to battery/batteries to convert.
Being able to use the vehicle alternator to charge your house batteries is a good idea, but it is certainly not a solution that makes solar "obsolete". I camp in the desert for two weeks at a time and on my RV I have 2050 watts of solar panels and 900 amp hours of lithium iron phosphate batteries. What am I suposed to do with a system like this? Run the vehicle all day to recharge? I use 350 amp hours a day on average. This system might do for overnight, but that is about all. Useless if you are stationary for any length of time.
Input cable are in reverse polarity!
You connect one set of your wire in reverse on the Bluetti .
Lmao
"Might be a warranty issue?"
@@rmccabe117 it could be.
i guess solar isn't *cool* anymore? ;) I thought it was pretty *lit*... XD
Solar is actually still scorching hot 🥵, but I’m afraid to look at it lately. 😎
Spell check must be Obsolete. Lol.
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holy shit you wont camp long with this set up gas is not cheap
I have a 180 amp alternator on my Ram 1500. I actually installed two EcoFlow Alt+Cs on my truck to power my Deltas. Both Alt+Cs provide the full 800w of recharge for my Deltas when I’m cruising, and it dips at 750w on idle. So far I haven’t had issues. But I am thinking of purchasing a 370 amp high output alternator with a short belt and wires from JS or mechmen just to get the full 800w on idle. Curious on why you haven’t installed your 220 amp (from your EF AltC video) yet.
I’ve got that alternator stacked up in a pile of projects I want to tackle. I also have a set of switches to install in the dash. I’ll probably end up doing both projects around the same time, because the lights bar pulls a lot of power and will run from the switches which pull from the alternator. Thanks for sharing your experience. Seems like it’s not truly an issue for you, but the current alternator is pulling a lot of extra energy.
It's too expensive you'll be better off with Victron same price you get 700w and Victron is a way better company!!
Thank you for the video.
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Just 2 Breakers ..be Nice
Did you incorrectly install the MC4 cable at 10:12 timeline? i.e. (INPUT +) should be (Red wire) and (INPUT -) should be (Black wire)?
That is why people have to realize that most of these youtube video people are actually oblivious or just making content. They are not experts that you should follow without question.