Impressive bit of kit. In general a kettle is the most power hungry appliance on a 13a amp plug, A typical domestic kettle in the UK draws around 2000 to 3000 watts of power, but of course not used for very long and it's cheaper to use gas. I see this video as a preview, please can you do another appraisal in around 6 months and give us your thoughts
Really great channel Joe but this is way above my head and suspect others too. Not being negative because what you guys have achieved is off the scale AMAZING!!
I like this sort of content in your videos. You are great on electrical stuff Joe and I like all the practical demonstrations, such as plugging in all those power-hungry implements at the same time! I often think it is easier to think in Watts and Watt-hours with all of this technology. This is because the Voltages are often very different. If you convert to Watts by multiplying current by Voltage, you can forget about Volts and Amps and compare Watts, which are always the same. For example, 5 Amps coming in from 3 solar panels may not seem much, but it could be at 60Volts, which makes the power coming in 300 Watts.
At this rate you won’t need any of the typical boat battery set up at all and you will be running solely off the eco flow range. I can imagine your eco flow A/C has been a massive help with this lil heat wave we are enjoying and the eco fridge/freezer/ ice maker is working over time keeping your ales at the perfect temp 😁 Great post Joe. Missing you Danni sending hugs to you both 🤗🤗
Undoubtedly expensive, but if i was in the middle of a narrow boat fit out i would be tempted by this to simplify the electrical installation. When you add up what Danni & Joe spent on the Victron kit plus the batteries i bet the prices come very close; to say nothing of simpler wiring and space saving with less time and effort on the install. Gets my 👍
I would seriously consider the same. I'm organising building a campervan and this idea is how I will sort out the electric system. Charging from the vehicle, solar panels or a EHU, it's far simpler than having individual elements.
That was a good review. I was worried it was going to blow up when you plugged everything in, but you seem to know your electrics . I know nothing, may be why I enjoyed this :-)
If you were fitting out a boat or van from scratch, would you consider using one of these as the sole leisure battery, 12v/240v system instead of separate battery, DCDC charger, solar controller, inverter. This would mean that the power unit could be easily removed to use elsewhere if required. Would it cost much more? Are there any other downsides?
How's your eco flow aircon unit getting on ? I'm thinking of getting the same thing on my boat and wondered if would be effective during the heatwaves ?
I have 2 Delta 2’s and I bought a 220w portable solar panel. 1. A common problem with their system is the VMS, voltage monitoring system. It corrupts. You will not be able to charge it above a certain % charge, say 75%. The only way to restore it correctly is to run the unit to zero and then recharge. 2. I have been unable to update the Firmware. They simply do not connect to WiFi. 3. On mine the AC sockets and 12v hook up are on the rear, very inconvenient! 4. The solar charge connector tends to Come loose very easily. 5. App is good but one unit fails to connect regularly. 6. Forget the portable Solar Panels! Flimsy and useless! I find my units pretty good and they have certainly paid for themselves. But they are not without problems. All the best.
Heya ..so if you didn’t have vicron and u solely used the delta ..what could u have running and for how long please ..I’m looking at one now for my widebeam as can’t be bothered to install victim and wire all up to engine I wonder if you could get a alternator to charge delta when cruising Top man 🏄♀️
Good kit Danni and Joe. I wish they would send me one. Must get saving!!! Why fit permanently installed electrrical system, when these units are so "clever". Well done pal!!
Hi Joe, when I was your age I carried the 40 kg around on the old fella LOL anyway keep up the good work Eco Flo are very good especially for a back up from Australia
I personally think it’s a game changer… like anything that changes the ethos etc it’s worth the money! If it’s out of your price range then that’s unfortunate but don’t slate it if you haven’t experienced it. I haven’t myself, but I am damn well saving👌
Portable power stations (or solar power stations as they were initially misnamed) first turned up on the crowdfunding site Indigogo during the pandemic. They are now part of a large evolved market that leverages the economies of scale offered by offgrid demand in the States and elsewhere. For boats in particular it's a no-brainer... any custom lithium install on a boat is going to cost you a fortune because it has the word "boat" in the title. These things are just plug and play. I've had a Bluetti AC200max since it came out a couple of years ago... never looked back.
Is it just you now Sir? Several videos later and it’s just you. Which is fine by the way - hope you’re all good, love the videos. If it is just you now, take care and look after yourself.
I think those battery banks are OK for weekends camping pop it in and out of the boot of a car but I can not see the pracality of them on a boat due to there size and having to be taken to a 240 mains to charge .And if you are using a generator to charge it why not just use the generator
I have a solar powered house. A cheaper alternative was just to have a generator. No batteries etc. It would mean the genny running full time 24 hours a day or being "on demand" and starting and stopping. So it would be similar with your idea? If so, nope. Fuel costs, noise, dealing with exhaust and servicing? Nope. Plus the expense of a genny with the same output as that device.
Check out EcoFlow's site here - uk.ecoflow.com/?aff=11 and use DanniandJoe for discount!
Impressive bit of kit. In general a kettle is the most power hungry appliance on a 13a amp plug, A typical domestic kettle in the UK draws around 2000 to 3000 watts of power, but of course not used for very long and it's cheaper to use gas.
I see this video as a preview, please can you do another appraisal in around 6 months and give us your thoughts
Really great channel Joe but this is way above my head and suspect others too. Not being negative because what you guys have achieved is off the scale AMAZING!!
Impressive piece of kit to help with your on board solar/battery system. Enjoy the new Eco as that will be the difference for you and Danni!!!
I like this sort of content in your videos. You are great on electrical stuff Joe and I like all the practical demonstrations, such as plugging in all those power-hungry implements at the same time! I often think it is easier to think in Watts and Watt-hours with all of this technology. This is because the Voltages are often very different. If you convert to Watts by multiplying current by Voltage, you can forget about Volts and Amps and compare Watts, which are always the same. For example, 5 Amps coming in from 3 solar panels may not seem much, but it could be at 60Volts, which makes the power coming in 300 Watts.
Very informative. Although reading some of the comments they seem a bit negative. Thanks for sharing. Take care and stay safe.
Nice to see you back. I doubt i could lift that thing but what a PSU !
At this rate you won’t need any of the typical boat battery set up at all and you will be running solely off the eco flow range. I can imagine your eco flow A/C has been a massive help with this lil heat wave we are enjoying and the eco fridge/freezer/ ice maker is working over time keeping your ales at the perfect temp 😁 Great post Joe. Missing you Danni sending hugs to you both 🤗🤗
Undoubtedly expensive, but if i was in the middle of a narrow boat fit out i would be tempted by this to simplify the electrical installation. When you add up what Danni & Joe spent on the Victron kit plus the batteries i bet the prices come very close; to say nothing of simpler wiring and space saving with less time and effort on the install. Gets my 👍
I would seriously consider the same. I'm organising building a campervan and this idea is how I will sort out the electric system. Charging from the vehicle, solar panels or a EHU, it's far simpler than having individual elements.
Another advantage would be if you have both a boat and a camper van you could use one of these and swap it between the two vehicles.
Will it run the immersion heater on ur boat if u have one?
Oh easily! Just a matter of how long for I guess
Looks a wonderful bit of kit sure it be very useful to lots of people hope you ok hows Danni tc luv from the oldies 👍👍
That was a good review. I was worried it was going to blow up when you plugged everything in, but you seem to know your electrics . I know nothing, may be why I enjoyed this :-)
If you were fitting out a boat or van from scratch, would you consider using one of these as the sole leisure battery, 12v/240v system instead of separate battery, DCDC charger, solar controller, inverter. This would mean that the power unit could be easily removed to use elsewhere if required. Would it cost much more? Are there any other downsides?
How's your eco flow aircon unit getting on ? I'm thinking of getting the same thing on my boat and wondered if would be effective during the heatwaves ?
I have 2 Delta 2’s and I bought a 220w portable solar panel.
1. A common problem with their system is the VMS, voltage monitoring system. It corrupts. You will not be able to charge it above a certain % charge, say 75%. The only way to restore it correctly is to run the unit to zero and then recharge.
2. I have been unable to update the Firmware. They simply do not connect to WiFi.
3. On mine the AC sockets and 12v hook up are on the rear, very inconvenient!
4. The solar charge connector tends to
Come loose very easily.
5. App is good but one unit fails to connect regularly.
6. Forget the portable Solar Panels! Flimsy and useless!
I find my units pretty good and they have certainly paid for themselves. But they are not without problems.
All the best.
Heya ..so if you didn’t have vicron and u solely used the delta ..what could u have running and for how long please ..I’m looking at one now for my widebeam as can’t be bothered to install victim and wire all up to engine
I wonder if you could get a alternator to charge delta when cruising
Top man
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Good kit Danni and Joe. I wish they would send me one. Must get saving!!! Why fit permanently installed electrrical system, when these units are so "clever". Well done pal!!
Hi Joe, when I was your age I carried the 40 kg around on the old fella LOL anyway keep up the good work Eco Flo are very good especially for a back up from Australia
I personally think it’s a game changer… like anything that changes the ethos etc it’s worth the money! If it’s out of your price range then that’s unfortunate but don’t slate it if you haven’t experienced it. I haven’t myself, but I am damn well saving👌
Yellow extension lead denotes 110 volt supply ? Or are you 240volt?
hi dan, for the price of this you could by a nice honda generator, continous power for ever.
good see you put vid out on channel and it cool vid thanks for the share on channel thanks lee
Wel done video very good
Portable power stations (or solar power stations as they were initially misnamed) first turned up on the crowdfunding site Indigogo during the pandemic. They are now part of a large evolved market that leverages the economies of scale offered by offgrid demand in the States and elsewhere. For boats in particular it's a no-brainer... any custom lithium install on a boat is going to cost you a fortune because it has the word "boat" in the title. These things are just plug and play. I've had a Bluetti AC200max since it came out a couple of years ago... never looked back.
Where is danni , when she coming back
Interesting 👍
Really enjoy your videos, but, even if it’s raw, when are you going to tell us about Danni? It’s been 3 videos & you haven’t even mentioned her name😥
Could you repeat that for me Joe thanks 🤣
Id say this is both negative and positive, has to be for an ecoflo !!!!! Nice
Is the weight going to ok for the boat
a average height/build of a man is probably 70-80 kilos and this is 40 so no issue
Thanks informative
How Much....
Is it just you now Sir? Several videos later and it’s just you.
Which is fine by the way - hope you’re all good, love the videos.
If it is just you now, take care and look after yourself.
Danni is workingin the channel islands for 3 months dont worry!
wow pretty!!
£2500 can't afford it mate , you must be loaded
Its not been bought has it? Its called product placement.... its how UA-cam works these days.
At 2500 pounds you are looking at about R55000. That would put it right out of reach for most South Africans. 😢
You can get two good honda generators for that
HELLO MAN GOOD TO SEE YA
I think those battery banks are OK for weekends camping pop it in and out of the boot of a car but I can not see the pracality of them on a boat due to there size and having to be taken to a 240 mains to charge .And if you are using a generator to charge it why not just use the generator
I have a solar powered house. A cheaper alternative was just to have a generator. No batteries etc. It would mean the genny running full time 24 hours a day or being "on demand" and starting and stopping. So it would be similar with your idea? If so, nope. Fuel costs, noise, dealing with exhaust and servicing? Nope. Plus the expense of a genny with the same output as that device.
Way to expensive
HOW MUCH DID THAT COST
They retail for £2500
That battery for the E bike looked the same as mine Engwe Fat tyre Pro 😎🤣👍🏼
SOMETHING FELL ON THE FLOOR
i hope you bought that
Please don't use appliances with metal shells when using power sources that are not grounded, if you do only use one at a time.
Thanks for the detailed explanation. Clear as mud now.
BAF mate more freebie endorsements seems to be the way where's Danni ? been dumped 🤔🤔🤔