Harbor Freight VS EcoFlow 100 Watt solar panel
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2023
- Can anyone beat the Harbor freight 100 watt solar panel. EcoFlow has a new high efficient design panel that are great quality but is it enough?
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Can anyone beat the Harbor freight 100 watt solar panel. EcoFlow has a new high efficient design panel that are great quality but is it enough?
#solar #harborfreight #ecoflow #test #review
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Id like to see a comparison using the Rich panels, too. The HQST puts out more watts than rated for but, they're made in Taiwan, I believe? The Rich panels are made in either Thailand or, Viet Nam
Yes.I believe that the Newpowa 100W panel is better? Cutting edge technology in a smaller panel and under $75.00. *Made in Viet Nam.
I did a comparison
A strong like for your video for actually doing a valid load test. Good job.
Thank you 😀👍🏼
Would love to see the HF vs HF folding 100w panel. Several have reported around 122w with it and speculation is that they are using two 60w panels instead of 50w.
Harbor Freight Tools for the WIN!
The real test is time😅
I'd really like to see a comparison of the new Renogy bifacial panels vs HF
I second that :^)
Lovin the camparison videos, can't get enough... thank you!
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I like these comparisons! Thanks for showing 😁👍 Wish the Harbor Freight had MC4 stock
Thanks 👍🏼😀
And a actual UV rated outer sheath for the wire would be nice. But it’s still help up fine letting it back in the sun for a good month or more at over 110 degrees.
@@johnnysweekends high temps are torture on panels, it's been near 100F this week in my area, I've seen a loss of power. Been running my Wave 2 off solar 100% for the last week to get 'free' cooling, it's been nice!
Heat is a killer for all electronics. Resistance leads to less efficiency so you end up with losses just from heat.
So the wave is doing good in the little house?
@@johnnysweekends I'm running the Wave in my house actually as an extra source of cooling. The backyard shed could benefit from it if I had a reason to cool it down, it's just a storage shed.
Hmmm….maybe I should bring mine in for extra as well. 🤔😀😁👍🏼
You’re making great videos! When we are talking about overall panel performance another note for the people watching is the power per sqft. The Harbor Freight has more surface area to collect sun therefore should have slightly higher numbers. Keep up the good work!
It’s really a 105 in disguise 🥸 😂
And thank you 😀👍🏼👊🏼
Thanks for review,
May be rich solar panel it has the same quarter cut cells.
Great test. I purchased an Ecoflow generator and needed solar panels. I will consider Harbor Freight panels instead and save some money.
I bought those Ecoflow panels last year on cyber Monday for $129 for both panels
Yes they have some good super sales sometimes and that makes the Ecoflow a steal!
I just checked the Princess Auto site (Canada's version of Harbor Freight) and no surprise . . . we can't even buy those panels here . . . sigh🙄
Thanx for doing these tests. Very helpful.
Also in Canada. I had to get my friend in the U.S. to get these panels for me.
HQST is worth looking into. Id like to see a comparison between HF and HQST. TIA!
+1 for HQST
HF kicks butt, especially for under $150, that is good watts fir da money.
I would love to see a comparison between the xtar sp100 solar panel vs the Harbor freight. Thanks
Funny i just gave that to someone but when i tweeted because it was over a year old. It was putting out 90 watts still.
Although the price is what kills it
Excellent
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Do you have a link for the adapter you used on the Harbor Freight panel?
Yes.. here…amzn.to/3Dc1H6l
Love your get to the point and real world spec and performance vids. BUT PLEASE...figure out simple shading issues you keep having so we can actually see the numbers on your load testers and power stations. Like bending paper or cardboard over the testing instruments ahead of time before testing. Jus say'n. Keep up the good work.
I’ll work on that 😀👍🏼
Man, you’re on it!
Stupid question: is there ever any situation where it’s too hot for a solar panel?
Yes!! Once they melt 😂
But honestly I don’t know when the to hot point is. I live where it’s a 117 several times a year. My home Solar still does fine and the surface temp has to be at least 150 degrees or higher. Soooo when is to hot…???
Idk 🤷🏼♂️
@@johnnysweekendsThanks. Should be ok, it’s hit as much as 118° a couple of times in the last couple years. Usually the hottest summers are just over 100°.
I think my next set of panels will be the HF ones. Gonna try to catch them on sale.
They go on sale often for the $89 price with coupon. 👍🏼
I'll be waiting for that. To confirm, if my current 100watt system receives another 100watt panel, in theory it should cut the recharge time in half. If so, I will at least make it to 400 or 500 watts. What do you think?
Good day
Depending what you are charging will depending how long it takes by the amount of consistent watts coming in.
But if a HF panel brings in a consistent 80w and you double it to 160, your charge time is only that much shorter.
The panels will come, probably one at the end of the month, another in August and so forth. Im a retired disabled veteran that depends on the pension so I have to go slow.
Hi good video. Can i buy the Harbor Freight panel in Europe? If yes do you have a link?
Thank you, and honestly i dont know im not affiliated with them. Sorry…
i have 4 of the H.F. panels and the only problem i have with them is the connector.
But you could change the connector ... yes/no(?)
@@__WJK__ yes i have done that so its all good and the H.F panels are a really good buy so im happy happy
What connectors would I need to aren't a 400 watt EcoFlow fold out portable panel?
@@fuzfire i believe those panels come with MC 4 connectors
So when the solar panel shuts down on the load test. Does it just get reset? OR does it mean it's toast?
No it simply stops excepting power. You can manually reset.
A mppt solar controller will do much the same just automatically and much more efficiently
Harbor freight is unbeatable
hi, is the ecoflow 100w rigid 12v or a 24v solar panel system? thanks.
12v but essentially you can make the voltage as high as you need by wiring in series.
I like your videos, but even though Harbor Freight panel might show a little better output, the warranty is only 30 days, most of the other panels (ECO-FLOW, Renogy, etc.) has a 10/25 yr. warranty. I go with the better warranty. Even though I do buy somethings from Harbor Freight, their products have been know to fail.Thanks
That’s actually very wrong. They have a 12 month warranty. 10 years would be insane and would automatically make the product worth it even with less output
I want it to connect my attic fan to a dedicated panel, what should I need? and what panel should I get? I'm looking to the Harbor Freight but what else do I need to make it work?
I've got 8 400W Ecoflow rigid panels for sale in socal. Haven't tested em though.
How'd they do?
@@airon89toyota still boxed up in my garage
@@cakesteak that sucks. If you don't mind me asking, why?
@@airon89toyota not much of a secondhand market for them
@@cakesteak why not use them?
I’m not an electrician and don’t plan on becoming one. The eco-flow has me tempted because of the wide variety of batteries that you can get. I assume, obviously, that their panels are plug and play. I want it for a longer term usage after I can’t get gas or propane for my small generators.
What am I missing? Thanks. Nice vid.
Rigid panels are best for longevity and permanent mounts and best output. Not great for temporary or mobile setups unless you build a rig.
Solar panels and a solar controller and a battery then an inverter are all you need to start a basic power station.
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@@johnnysweekends thanks
Like so many other reviews, you picked the highest price for the Ecoflow panels you could find. That is not really honest, IMO. Right now you can find a 2 pack of Ecoflow 100W panels for $159, making them about $79.50 each. Or on Amazon you can find them for $129 each with a $40 coupon, making them $89. HF's panels are $120. Before anyone jumps in with " But that's EF's sale price, not their regular price," I have been watching their products for long enough to realize that they always have a sale.
You did a great review of the two though and I honestly do not know enough to say which panel is better. But buying the HF panels simply because they are cheaper means someone didn't look very hard to find a deal on EF panels.
Well to put in my two cents. When I did the review about 5 months ago, the panels were still new and not much of any sale price then. Prices change all the time. Unfortunately I have no control over that. The HF panels can be had for $89 most times with a coupon.
But the EF panels do perform well and have a true uv rated solar cable and a smaller footprint. So if you want a mounted panel these are nice. If you want a ground or suitcase then the HF are nice because the legs are ready to go. Bigger and heavier though.
Sorry that was more like a quarter lol 😁👍🏼
Ecoflow beat all the other Powerstation solar panel challenge but harbor freight panel wasn't in the test
RougeRV 100W 9BB
I could see how that does. I know the 200w 9bb is not holding up well. I’m getting burn spots so not good