We have used the ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!
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Looks like it’s even more time to DITCH the grid-tied setup, and hook up the solar like a SANE person would. I just got an EB70S and a Bluetti 120w panel kit from eBay for $461.00…great unit!
This was a really helpful video because you actually show it in use as opposed to all those pointless unboxing videos others have on UA-cam. Thanks for putting this together!
Get a 200 watt 12v normal glass solar panel. They`re much less expensive and last over 30 years. Charges just the same (150 watts 8 amp limit in the Bluetti) as their overpriced embarrassment. Right now I use two cheap 100w normal glass panels connected to a parallel connector and get about 148 watts into mine. Getting two 100w is less expensive than one 200w glass panel and charges the same. I bought two folding solar panels, a 100 and 120 watt with high grade Sunpower cells and ETFE coating with useful type C PD and regular ports, for 99 bucks each. They aren`t worth hundreds of dollars unless you`re rich or absolutely have to have a more portable option. Be sure if you do buy portable panels that they have several USB ports because it`s like having a wall charger and can power small fans and several types of battery chargers or even Onite lights in a dark camper or shed. Great for hurricane power outages.
One of the best videos--on any subject--I have seen. As others have mentioned, this video adroitly presents what I really want to know rather than wasting time discussing things like the box or color options.
It can run a dorm fridge about 20-24 hours and a 5 cubic ft manual defrost chest freezer about the same. You can also run rice cookers, Dash mini griddles, Nostalgia sandwich maker, etc. Just check the wattage of your cooker. You can also heat water with a 600 watt immersion bucket water heater if you fill half or 3/4 of the way then add more to adjust temperature. I ran my electric blanket on medium high all night (about ten hours) during the Winter storm and had about half the battery left.
It can run a dorm fridge about 20-24 hours and a 5 cubic ft manual defrost chest freezer about the same. You can also run rice cookers, Dash mini griddles, Nostalgia sandwich maker, etc. Just check the wattage of your cooker. You can also heat water with a 600 watt immersion bucket water heater if you fill half or 3/4 of the way then add more to adjust temperature. I ran my electric blanket on medium high all night (about ten hours) during the Winter storm and had about half the battery left.
Great video! Loved all those tests. I notice you have 4 output plugs on the US version, over here in England, we have 2. The version on sale here is 1000w. We've had ours now 2 weeks & we love it! To keep the bills down we've been powering a big tv, surround sound & a satbox . We have a 200w solar panel on the roof & intend to use it, even in winter. We intend to expand the system.
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@@Bizzare77777 Yes, but series will fry it. Parallel is fine and since there`s an 8 amp limit you can only get about 150 watts max without upping the voltage.
Look up the 12 volt mini rice cooker on the big "A" site that ends with "N." It`s green and white with a cat face on it. It uses 100 watts using the cig port and cooks rice in 30 minutes. It will work with the small power stations too if the cig port is 10 amps.
@@lujitsu1251 If you plan to use at your home get a superior and MUCH LESS expensive normal glass solar panel. It will be waterproof and last the rest of your life.
Awesome video! answered all my questions about the unit and great overall presentation on you behalf! watched all of it without being board :) thanks for your time,very appreciated!
Thanks for the good review. I just think Bluetti did miss out on the display. They used battery bars and it could have been better if they indicated time left in hours or minutes.
I completely agree, an actual percent battery life would have been much more useful. Especially considering I did some mapping of the actual battery life vs the display and it isn't linear.
I super appreciate the review! So thorough and it was nice to see the variety of appliance tried. Looks like a good sweet spot of performance, price, capacity. Thanks for the detailed video.
I'm glad it was useful! I've continued to use it since the publication of this video. It's continued to impress. If you do purchase one, don't forget to use my link and discount code. EB70S 800W Portable Power Station coupon code "DaveEB70S" - Affiliate link here: shrsl.com/3fxzk
Great video, very informative and was exactly what I needed to see. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this! I feel pretty good about getting this now!
@@ProjectsWithDave Well, no panel ever puts out their full rating but around 85 - 90 watts so far and that's before noontime. So I'm sure it would do at least 100.
Tommyr Look up the 12 volt mini rice cooker on the big "A" site that ends with "N." It`s green and white with a cat face on it. It uses 100 watts using the cig port and cooks rice in 30 minutes. It will work with the small power stations too (Like Golabs R300, etc) if the cig port is 9 to 10 amps.
Do you know how much power the inverter itself draws (not in ECO mode) is when there is no AC load connected but the inverter is on? The reason I ask because if you forget to turn off the inverter the battery will be drained, Bluetti could not tell me what the number is and the display only show the load Wattage but not the total power draw of inverter and the load. Great video.
Great Question! I disassembled the unit and measured the power draw directly from the battery (assuming ECO mode is turned off) in the following conditions for you : Bluetti EB70S Standby Power Results: Assuming 650Wh of usable battery: 0.00W - No display; No AC Power; No DC Power = Battery life very long, limited only by battery chemistry.. 1.27W - *Display only* ; No AC Power; No DC Power = Battery life very long, since display only stays on for a few seconds... 2.47W - No display; No AC Power; *DC Standby Power* = Battery life = 263hr or 10.9days 14.82W - No display; *AC Standby Power* ; No DC Power = Battery life = 43.9hr or 1.8 days 16.40W - No display; *AC Standby Power; DC Standby Power* = Battery life = 39.6hr or 1.7 Days
@@ProjectsWithDave Wow! Thanks for taking it apart to perform the test, I did want to take my EB70 apart to find out. 14.82W is quite a draw in standby. Are you going to put up the video showing the teardown? I think it will be great since I have not seen others doing that, cheers!
Unfortunately I have too many projects going on to add that at the moment. I almost included it in the original video, but I ran out of time and it was already a pretty long video. The standby AC power is more than I thought it would be, I guess remember to turn it of or keep it in ECO mode. Thanks!
The inverter uses a great deal of energy. Running my 5 cubic ft freezer a watt meter shows I only get 500 watt hour from my Bluetti before battery is dead. Sometimes more, sometimes less. The inverter is only about 80% efficient so it uses a lot. Leave it on and the battery is dead in a couple days so I think it`s using at least 15 to 25 watts. It varies a lot and it makes no sense. One time I got only 440 wh and another time 620. Impossible to predict. They sent me another one free and it was the same.
One of the first videos that has made sense on this topic for me. Thank you. Question: we are new to RV's and we have a 2021 motorhome that has 12 volt 1000 inverter power to our two plugs in's by our bed. We are cpap users and looking for that off grid option without having to do a complete solar installation. What would be your thoughts for a back up battery for a few days of off grid operation? We will be purchasing 2 new batteries prior to heading out this spring but still want to ensure we have sufficient for 2-3 days operation of our basic rv items that on the 12 volt system as well our cpap machines. Thanks much your advice. Really appreciate.
Dont leave the bluetti out in the sun or even in hot weather, i noticed mine charged much faster with 30ft cables and keeping the generator inside where it stayed cool
Awesome review. After reading the comments and seeing you even opened the unit up to measure standby losses in several modes I just had to like and subscribe. Thanks also for the tests that took the unit over the limit to show exactly what it can and can't do. I was surprised at the SHORT message cut off using the blender and I thought maybe something had blown on a circuit board due to the previous overloads. Have you had that message again since and do you know why it occurred when it was well below any stress level? Many thanks for your fair and thorough review.
Thanks! I think the "short" was due to noise from the blender motor. That was the only time I got that error and have had no problems since even with the blender.
@@ProjectsWithDave Fantastic, thanks. I'm just waiting for my EB55 to be delivered . The EB55 is listed as a continuous 700 watt max and I intend using it no higher than 650 watts. Your video gives me confidence it will be fully up to it's claims. I'm an electrical engineer so I know you're talking about electrical noise from the brushed motor. Just thought I'd mention that in case anyone thinks you meant audible noise as the blender was quite loud 😆
@@ProjectsWithDave Yeah I'll let you know after I've had a trip away with it. It was delivered this morning. Fully charged it then tested it with loads starting at 20 watt soldering iron up to a 650 watt (rated) kettle but it actually showed 608 watts output on the EB55, took only 5 minutes to boil enough water for 2 mugs of coffee. Worked perfect with everything. I'm really happy, the EB55's battery capacity, lifepo4 chemistry, 700 watt output, size and weight suits my needs perfectly. Your video boosted my confidence a lot. If this unit proves to be reliable and long lasting it's a great choice.
here in the Philippines there is brownouts/blackouts like 2 times per week, I have on grid and off grid system but I am renting so like some things not connected. I am in a three story house, so that creates some need for a portable unit.
Would like to see you do a build on your channel for a basic off grid ev car charging system that uses batteries for night charging. Smaller panels + battery size for say 50 miles of driving per day. With gas prices at an all time high and so many solar options now is the time!!! Great channel
Thanks for the suggestion! The batteries would be very expensive for that concept. The average EV uses 0.346kWh/mile, so for 50mi round trip that is 17.3kWh. You would need a server rack of 4, 48V EG4-LifePower4 Lithium Batteries with a 5.12kWh capacity together totaling 20.48kWh to accomplish that 50mi range with some margin. At $1,500 each that would be $6,000 just for the batteries. You can pre order them here: signaturesolar.com/eg4-lifepower4-lithium-battery-48v-100ah/?ref=SALE
nice video. I have the Bluetti EB55 now and think it is good save for the weird 20% charge display thing.... what device can I but to plug in that would tell me how many watt hours are left in the power station? Thx
That is a frustrating thing about the entry level Bluetti power stations. If you are using AC you can plug a watt meter in to the power station and your device into the meter. It will give you a good idea of how much is used. You can pick them up on Amazon here: amzn.to/3UF6swM For the DC side you can use a USB monitor like this one: amzn.to/3xPHQYz For the higher current DC plugs you need to make some plugs and attach them to this device: amzn.to/3Sxymcg
If anyone's looking to run an Instant Pot on this, as the video showed, it won't work with the standard 6Qt version. However, it can run the 3QT version because it uses 700W. Perfect for camping!
I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer.. so.. question.. My wife uses a CPAP.. I may also have to use one.. not sure yet. From what I understand.. best way is to use it on DC vs AC as the inverter uses power. So, her CPAP apparently draws 6.67A at 12 VDC. IF I have to start using a machine that would be over 13aDC.. It seems most of these units have about a 10max at 12vDC... Thoughts?
Your right, the AC output is more powerful, but it also consumes more standby power. My testing shows the total usable battery capacity with the AC output is 0.613kWh vs 0.654kWh with the DC output. However as long as you don't need more than 0.613kWh before charging you should be fine. You can confirm your actual usage by connecting your CPAP to a watt meter for the night and measuring the actual consumption. You can get one on Amazon here: amzn.to/38rdW3i If the total usage for the night is 0.6kWh or less you should be fine to use the AC plug instead. Hopefully it's less than 0.5kWh so you have some margin.
EXCELLENT analysis! Would a small, 700 watt microwave work? I understand the posted 700 watts is power delivered to the food being cooked and that the actual power consumed by the microwave oven is several hundred watts higher.
I can't say for sure, my smallest microwave is 950W and even though the inverter doesn't shutdown, the microwave must not be getting sufficient power, it makes strange noises and doesn't run properly. Sorry, I can't answer that one with confidence, it is probably pushing it.
Look up the 12 volt mini rice cooker on the big "A" site that ends with "N." It`s green and white with a cat face on it. It uses 100 watts using the cig port and cooks rice in 30 minutes. It will work with the small power stations too (Like Golabs R300, etc) if the cig port is 10 amps.
I just got one of these and I'm not getting the published 718 Wh . 321 Wh of usage runs the battery down to 20% and low battery warning light.I will continue testing but may have a defective unit.
I haven't yet tried it in extreme heat situations, but it does have very good air flow having both an inlet and exhaust fan. I did run it over it's max output with no issues. I also ran it with a combined 150W input and 250W output continuously for an entire day with no issues. As long is it's not in direct sunlight it should be ok.
It's really hard to go wrong you said. Actually it would be quite easy. The solar panels are claimed to be waterproof but should not be exposed to rain. Given the portable nature of the unit, sooner or later they could well get exposed to some rain! And then? Kaput I think.
Great review, THANK YOU! I have this exact system with 200PV Bluetti panel, as well as an additional (other brand) 120 watt solar panel. I purchased a Y-connector and have used both to recharge the Bluetti, mostly on cloudy days when the input is lower. However, even on those "cloudy" days, the sun peeks through and power spikes. I wonder if I'm in danger of damaging the EB 70s by overloading the controller? Any thoughts on how much it can handle/throttle before a problem occurs?
Thanks! Yes there is a voltage limit to how much it can handle. It has a 28V max input, as long as you don't exceed that you should be ok. I have connected as much as 400W with parallel connections with no issues. I talk quite a bit about your exact situation in this video on 12V panels: ua-cam.com/video/ZFbKtGSkhsE/v-deo.html
It has an 8 amp limit when you parallel panels so about 150 watts is all you can get. You`re ok if you overpanel in parallel configuration but never use panels in series on it or it fries.
Dave, did you notice if the internal fan kicked on while charging with the solar panel? I've heard other people say the fan comes on while charging with the AC brick.
While Bluetti sent me the components for testing, they did not pay me for this video. Either way, I always present you with as much real world data as possible so you can make an informed decision on what is best for you.
Excellent video - thanks very much! I am particularly interested in the Vitamix, since my partner has an eating issue and needs to use the Vitamin daily. The Bluetti EB70 appears to be a possible answer for the times when we go away in our campervan. Did you find out why the 'short' issue occurred. Did you have to keep the power level down to less than 300W? Is the short bad for the battery pack?
If I had to guess, I would say the short error was a result of electrical noise from the motor. The battery shut off when the error happened to protect the circuitry for the express purpose of preventing damage to the battery pack. I ran it again with no issues, so I don't expect it to be a normal problem, I just happened to catch it on video. The inverter can handle over 800W so you could push it harder than I did. I imagine if you try and blend thick ice-cream or something very heavy it would be outside the limits of the 800W max, but most things should be fine.
@@ProjectsWithDave Thanks for the reply. I have an EB70 on order now, and interestingly the UK version is 1000W max. I will try our Vitamix when we get the battery pack and report back how it goes. Best regards, Jeff
Hi again, My EB70 arrived and we used it today with the Vitamix. My partner has problems eating and the Vitamix is really important to her, especially for her very nutritious breakfast which contains loads of fruits, nuts, and some frozen strawberries. We watched the load increase as we turned up the speed. It started at around 300W, rose to 1000W then the EB70 cut out after a short time at 1100W - as it should. The good news is that keeping the power below 1000W still makes the smoothie perfectly good for my partner. And it can run at 1000W for an extended time with no cutting out. So the EU/UK version is ideal for our use, and will be with us on the next trip in the campervan. We had been using a Nutribullet while away, since it pulls much less power, but it is not as effective as the Vitamix. Thanks so much for your video again - it gave me the confidence to purchase the EB70. Jeff
Had not been considering Bluetti for powering my house... Am in process of installing 12 solar panels on my garage roof to get me somewhat off my utility company's feed. While doing the solar panels installation, I'm also considering buying a large Power Station. EcoFlow has gotten most of my early attention, but there are several other options / brands. The smaller, more portable devices are fine for campers and RVs, but it seems I should concentrate on the largest solar generators. Only a novice at this stuff, there is plenty of info out there... but the watts and watt hours go right past me.
I badly need one of this unit ... I live in a place where electricity feels like gold but I know it isn’t. I currently run a 12v 7amps solar setup (50watts panel) for basic amenities but that’s where it ends.
hello, I'm looking for a backup bank for the home, I have a kalorik maxx air fryer that requires about 1700 watts, the fridge is about 800 watts, my monthly usage is about 200 watts total, but in summer I might use about 400 watts monthly, which bank would suit me best? thanx
1700 watts is a big load, to run that you will need the BLUETTI AC200P. Here is an affiliate link: shrsl.com/3jdix That will run both appliances. Hope that helps. Thanks!
Good review except your DC test showed 12.9V at 3.69A which is 47 Watts ? Most cars have a 12 V outlet in the rear of the car. Portable panels don't achieve the claimed output power unless you get it 100% flat and angled at the sun correctly and the Bluetti needs to be out of the sun as that heats the batteries inside the unit.
The Bluetti 200W panels will never achieve 200W with the EB70S because the MPPT is current limited. You're right, the Bluetti should not be in the sun, I only had it there temporally for video purposes. Which DC test are you referring to? Car charging or DC output test?
@@ProjectsWithDave You were showing the load test for DC and the meters on the load tester read 13V at 3.9A which is 47 Watts. I enjoy your videos as they are real world tests. I am building my own set up soon with either a Blueti EB55 or AC 200 max as they both have dual charging. I intend to build a load box using high wattage resistors and use a Fluke multimeter for voltage and another for current to be accurate.
Thanks! At time stamp 13:23 you can see a load test for the DC circuit at 9.67A and 12.79V = 123.7W. It's not a precision tester, but you can see the unit is showing 127W at the same time.
@@ProjectsWithDave Hi. Just a thought but do the labels on the power stations show the internal battery voltage and current as the EB55 seems to have a weird 517 Wh so is that a 12.8v or 25.6V battery?
Your particular fridge must have a very high inrush current. Even though you are only seeing 450W if you use an inrush meter you would see it is drawing a much higher current to start the motor. There is no way to know that without measuring it directly with a meter like this one: KAIWEETS HT208D Inrush Clamp Meter; amzn.to/3A549cV Even then, you have to know what you are doing, with AC connections you have to isolate one conductor to clamp around or you will get a reading of 0 due to the opposing phase of each conductor.
😄 Thanks! This video wasn't really supposed to be about bread but I think it was the most fun thing I did with the power station. I thought it was pretty cool what can be done with the combination of two unique technologies.
If you want 240V, both Bluetti and Ecoflow have split phase systems. However, they are quite expensive. I reviewed the Ecoflow in this video: ua-cam.com/video/NTpSEfAxWnw/v-deo.html
You are clicking on the EB70S & Solar Panel combo. The Bluetti Link for the EB70S (currently $569) is: shrsl.com/3fxzk The Amazon Link for just the EB70S (currently $569) is: amzn.to/3LrBrHw
You need to place a 1-2-both-off switch on that 10 kw solar going to your inverter. Connect the inverter to port 1 and a good MPPT to port 2. Have that mppt charge a simple 12 or 24 volt battery and connect some 12 volt devices to it. You can even charge that Bluetti from that battery. When the grid goes down, inverter goes down and you can have 10 kw of power going to that battery....
@@ProjectsWithDave The inverter needs AC power, but not necessary grid-AC power..... So when there is a blackout, you first switch the incoming DC-power to the MPPT and then feed the inverter some AC-power from for example the Bluetti. Then things should run again. Now that assumes the communication does not use the DC-cable and the inverter AC input can be switched to the Bluetti...
I believe the "short" error is intended to indicate a wiring issue with your device that is causing a short circuit. In my video I got the "short" error on a blender, but I think that was due to noise in the brushes for the motor. It could also be that the initial load to start up the AC unit far exceeds the power station capacity and it is reading that as a short. AC units have a very high startup current draw.
These days most power tools are battery powered which it charges just fine. It powered my random orbit sander for several hours the other day with no problem. I haven't tried my chop saw. What tools would you like tested?
As you can see in this video, my Insta Pot did not work. However, if you have the smaller 3Quart version ( amzn.to/3tpNluA ) it's only 700W and should work. The 200W Pecron I just reviewed would do any of them no problem. You can see that review here: ua-cam.com/video/QLEdKae3NMY/v-deo.html
my mother is thinking of living an off grid life here in canada ontario in an rv/van. which solar panel stuff would you recommend her to buy, is this a good choice? i dont want her to live in an rv buy she seems determined. shell be living with my brother and he has an xbox and tv. would this solar set up provide them with the electricity they need to live? edit: i wish i had all your knowledge and wisdom.
A 50" LED TV consumes about 100W, XBox can be anywhere from 25W to 220W, and a modem averages around 10W. If you take the worst case of these it would combine to 330Watts continuous. Multiplied by 24 hours that would be 7.9kWh. However, I doubt anyone is running their Xbox maxed out 24hours in a day... or maybe they are 😀. The EB70S could run your setup, but only for 2 hours without solar input. With solar input from one 180W panel (like in this video: ua-cam.com/video/ZFbKtGSkhsE/v-deo.html ), that would extend the operating time to about 5.5 hours on a sunny day. You would need something much larger with more solar input like the BLUETTI AC300 with additional battery packs like this one: shrsl.com/3kc2v
@@ProjectsWithDave thank you so much for replying. i have subscribed and warch some of your videos. defintely going to come to you for my solar panel questions. you are awesome. god bless you kind sir.
You have very power hungry appliances. My very nice coffee maker is rated at 180 watts. Hot plate & microwave rated at 600 watts. Crock pot rated at 200 watts. Full size (not double-wide) upright fridge with large freezer - 90 watts. Blender rated at 75 watts. 8,000 BTU air conditioner 650 watts. 5,000 BTU AC 430 watts. I have seen 900 watt air fryers, & do have a 900 watt deep fryer. Get rid of those power hungry dinosaurs.
The 200 watt isn’t well matched because the powerstation only takes 8amps which means you lose 25% of the 10 amps the panel outputs. The much cheaper 120 watt panel makes more sense
@@ProjectsWithDave IMO if you are using 200 watt panels you should go with the Ecoflow’s new River 2 Pro which has 25%+ more current capacity and the same size LFP battery. An 8 amp charging limit isn’t really reassonable for 750+wh battery.
Not all appliance rated at 1500W require their full rated power in every mode. For instance a blender will use much less than it's rated power to make a smoothie, but may draw much closer to its rated power to turn peanuts into peanut butter. You can see from the toaster in the video, it's rated at 1600W, but by using only 2 of the 4 slots, it can be run with the 800W inverter. The reason the hot plate doesn't work even on a low setting is that it uses a type of pulse with modulation, full power on, then off for short periods of time instead of just reducing the power. It's not rocket science, but the label isn't the whole story. : )
$400 for a 200w solar panel that well only provide 164w max is not worth it!! why they would put a 8amp limitor on this product when they know that this panel is up to 10amps not a fsn of companies tricking there customers u advertise 200w it better be 200w i'll continue to slander this company until its made right and there other products
The issue is the 200W panel is made for use with any charge controller in the 12V to 28V range. The EB70S charge controller simply isn't powerful enough to make full use of the available current under max sunlight conditions resulting in some clipping. However under lower light conditions there is no clipping. It's not a bad thing to have more available PV than your charge controller can make use of in max sunlight.
We have used the ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!
*100% best **Generater.Systems** I have used. A test for hurricane prep here in Louisiana: three AC units, 5000, 5000 & 8000, 3 fridges, 2 device power setups, 4 flat screens....AND I had 40% of the power meter to spare.*
I don't have numbers for that. You would need the model, generator size and the load to evaluate that.
Looks like it’s even more time to DITCH the grid-tied setup, and hook up the solar like a SANE person would. I just got an EB70S and a Bluetti 120w panel kit from eBay for $461.00…great unit!
This was a really helpful video because you actually show it in use as opposed to all those pointless unboxing videos others have on UA-cam. Thanks for putting this together!
Glad it was helpful! It takes a lot of time to evaluate a broad spectrum of uses, but like you said, actual use is all that really matters.
Get a 200 watt 12v normal glass solar panel. They`re much less expensive and last over 30 years. Charges just the same (150 watts 8 amp limit in the Bluetti) as their overpriced embarrassment. Right now I use two cheap 100w normal glass panels connected to a parallel connector and get about 148 watts into mine. Getting two 100w is less expensive than one 200w glass panel and charges the same. I bought two folding solar panels, a 100 and 120 watt with high grade Sunpower cells and ETFE coating with useful type C PD and regular ports, for 99 bucks each. They aren`t worth hundreds of dollars unless you`re rich or absolutely have to have a more portable option. Be sure if you do buy portable panels that they have several USB ports because it`s like having a wall charger and can power small fans and several types of battery chargers or even Onite lights in a dark camper or shed. Great for hurricane power outages.
One of the best videos--on any subject--I have seen. As others have mentioned, this video adroitly presents what I really want to know rather than wasting time discussing things like the box or color options.
Thanks! I'm glad is was useful for you.
It can run a dorm fridge about 20-24 hours and a 5 cubic ft manual defrost chest freezer about the same. You can also run rice cookers, Dash mini griddles, Nostalgia sandwich maker, etc. Just check the wattage of your cooker. You can also heat water with a 600 watt immersion bucket water heater if you fill half or 3/4 of the way then add more to adjust temperature. I ran my electric blanket on medium high all night (about ten hours) during the Winter storm and had about half the battery left.
What a adroit comment.
This was an incredible review. This man is a legend.
Powering your fridge sold me !! Just ordered one ! $1300 CDN all in and shipped free... can't wait to try it out in my KIMBO truck camper
You blew my mind on bread machine, ordering that. Best battery review I've seen on youtube, thanks!
Thanks! Glad I could help!
Your mind must be easily blown!
It can run a dorm fridge about 20-24 hours and a 5 cubic ft manual defrost chest freezer about the same. You can also run rice cookers, Dash mini griddles, Nostalgia sandwich maker, etc. Just check the wattage of your cooker. You can also heat water with a 600 watt immersion bucket water heater if you fill half or 3/4 of the way then add more to adjust temperature. I ran my electric blanket on medium high all night (about ten hours) during the Winter storm and had about half the battery left.
Thanks for adding your actual use information!
Great video! Loved all those tests. I notice you have 4 output plugs on the US version, over here in England, we have 2. The version on sale here is 1000w. We've had ours now 2 weeks & we love it! To keep the bills down we've been powering a big tv, surround sound & a satbox . We have a 200w solar panel on the roof & intend to use it, even in winter. We intend to expand the system.
Nice! A 200W panel is a good match for the EB70S.
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Combo - Bluetti EB70S Portable Power Station with PV200 200W Foldable solar panel included: amzn.to/36HY6jR
Bluetti EB70S 800W Portable Power Station: amzn.to/3LrBrHw
Bluetti PV200 Solar Panel/ 200W Folding Solar Panel: amzn.to/3IYqBXz
Can you parallel connect two 100 watt solar panels on this model??
@@Bizzare77777 Yes, but series will fry it. Parallel is fine and since there`s an 8 amp limit you can only get about 150 watts max without upping the voltage.
Look up the 12 volt mini rice cooker on the big "A" site that ends with "N." It`s green and white with a cat face on it. It uses 100 watts using the cig port and cooks rice in 30 minutes. It will work with the small power stations too if the cig port is 10 amps.
The solar panel link says error. Any other place I can get it?
@@lujitsu1251 If you plan to use at your home get a superior and MUCH LESS expensive normal glass solar panel. It will be waterproof and last the rest of your life.
The home office example was exactly what I would need - thanks for sharing. I will be getting a EB70 here in the UK
Glad it was helpful!
Best practical presentation I've seen in a long time. Nice job.
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome video! answered all my questions about the unit and great overall presentation on you behalf! watched all of it without being board :) thanks for your time,very appreciated!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the good review. I just think Bluetti did miss out on the display. They used battery bars and it could have been better if they indicated time left in hours or minutes.
I completely agree, an actual percent battery life would have been much more useful. Especially considering I did some mapping of the actual battery life vs the display and it isn't linear.
I super appreciate the review! So thorough and it was nice to see the variety of appliance tried. Looks like a good sweet spot of performance, price, capacity. Thanks for the detailed video.
Glad it was helpful!
Generally, I use gas or wood for off grid cooking or heating. However, keeping anything cool while camping here in South Texas, can be a power drain.
Yes, cooling takes a significant amount of power!
Really appreciate your review, I was on the fence about this unit but now am going to get it
I'm glad it was useful! I've continued to use it since the publication of this video. It's continued to impress. If you do purchase one, don't forget to use my link and discount code. EB70S 800W Portable Power Station coupon code "DaveEB70S" - Affiliate link here: shrsl.com/3fxzk
Great video, very informative and was exactly what I needed to see. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this! I feel pretty good about getting this now!
Glad it was helpful!
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Excellent review! I never comment, but felt the need to do so on this one.
Awesome! Thank you!
I have the EB70 and love it. I use a Baldr 120 watt folding solar panel with it. Works great!
Thanks for the info! What is the max input you get with your 120W panel?
@@ProjectsWithDave Well, no panel ever puts out their full rating but around 85 - 90 watts so far and that's before noontime. So I'm sure it would do at least 100.
Thanks, I was curious what the typical input was for you. 85-90 watts is significant enough to charge in one day.
@@ProjectsWithDave I never let mine run all the way down, maybe to 40-50% then charge it back up.
Tommyr Look up the 12 volt mini rice cooker on the big "A" site that ends with "N." It`s green and white with a cat face on it. It uses 100 watts using the cig port and cooks rice in 30 minutes. It will work with the small power stations too (Like Golabs R300, etc) if the cig port is 9 to 10 amps.
Do you know how much power the inverter itself draws (not in ECO mode) is when there is no AC load connected but the inverter is on? The reason I ask because if you forget to turn off the inverter the battery will be drained, Bluetti could not tell me what the number is and the display only show the load Wattage but not the total power draw of inverter and the load. Great video.
Great Question! I disassembled the unit and measured the power draw directly from the battery (assuming ECO mode is turned off) in the following conditions for you :
Bluetti EB70S Standby Power Results:
Assuming 650Wh of usable battery:
0.00W - No display; No AC Power; No DC Power = Battery life very long, limited only by battery chemistry..
1.27W - *Display only* ; No AC Power; No DC Power = Battery life very long, since display only stays on for a few seconds...
2.47W - No display; No AC Power; *DC Standby Power* = Battery life = 263hr or 10.9days
14.82W - No display; *AC Standby Power* ; No DC Power = Battery life = 43.9hr or 1.8 days
16.40W - No display; *AC Standby Power; DC Standby Power* = Battery life = 39.6hr or 1.7 Days
@@ProjectsWithDave Wow! Thanks for taking it apart to perform the test, I did want to take my EB70 apart to find out. 14.82W is quite a draw in standby. Are you going to put up the video showing the teardown? I think it will be great since I have not seen others doing that, cheers!
Unfortunately I have too many projects going on to add that at the moment. I almost included it in the original video, but I ran out of time and it was already a pretty long video. The standby AC power is more than I thought it would be, I guess remember to turn it of or keep it in ECO mode. Thanks!
The inverter uses a great deal of energy. Running my 5 cubic ft freezer a watt meter shows I only get 500 watt hour from my Bluetti before battery is dead. Sometimes more, sometimes less. The inverter is only about 80% efficient so it uses a lot. Leave it on and the battery is dead in a couple days so I think it`s using at least 15 to 25 watts. It varies a lot and it makes no sense. One time I got only 440 wh and another time 620. Impossible to predict. They sent me another one free and it was the same.
One of the first videos that has made sense on this topic for me. Thank you. Question: we are new to RV's and we have a 2021 motorhome that has 12 volt 1000 inverter power to our two plugs in's by our bed. We are cpap users and looking for that off grid option without having to do a complete solar installation. What would be your thoughts for a back up battery for a few days of off grid operation? We will be purchasing 2 new batteries prior to heading out this spring but still want to ensure we have sufficient for 2-3 days operation of our basic rv items that on the 12 volt system as well our cpap machines. Thanks much your advice. Really appreciate.
Dont leave the bluetti out in the sun or even in hot weather, i noticed mine charged much faster with 30ft cables and keeping the generator inside where it stayed cool
Yes, it says directly in the manual not to have it in direct sunlight.
Awesome review. After reading the comments and seeing you even opened the unit up to measure standby losses in several modes I just had to like and subscribe.
Thanks also for the tests that took the unit over the limit to show exactly what it can and can't do.
I was surprised at the SHORT message cut off using the blender and I thought maybe something had blown on a circuit board due to the previous overloads.
Have you had that message again since and do you know why it occurred when it was well below any stress level?
Many thanks for your fair and thorough review.
Thanks! I think the "short" was due to noise from the blender motor. That was the only time I got that error and have had no problems since even with the blender.
@@ProjectsWithDave Fantastic, thanks. I'm just waiting for my EB55 to be delivered .
The EB55 is listed as a continuous 700 watt max and I intend using it no higher than 650 watts. Your video gives me confidence it will be fully up to it's claims.
I'm an electrical engineer so I know you're talking about electrical noise from the brushed motor.
Just thought I'd mention that in case anyone thinks you meant audible noise as the blender was quite loud 😆
Yes, thanks for the clarification on the electrical noise. Let me know how your experience with the EB55 goes. Thanks!
@@ProjectsWithDave Yeah I'll let you know after I've had a trip away with it. It was delivered this morning.
Fully charged it then tested it with loads starting at 20 watt soldering iron up to a 650 watt (rated) kettle but it actually showed 608 watts output on the EB55, took only 5 minutes to boil enough water for 2 mugs of coffee.
Worked perfect with everything.
I'm really happy, the EB55's battery capacity, lifepo4 chemistry, 700 watt output, size and weight suits my needs perfectly.
Your video boosted my confidence a lot.
If this unit proves to be reliable and long lasting it's a great choice.
That's awesome!
here in the Philippines there is brownouts/blackouts like 2 times per week, I have on grid and off grid system but I am renting so like some things not connected. I am in a three story house, so that creates some need for a portable unit.
That was awesome. Answered my question if I could use my little Keurig while camping! ☹️
Those things draw a lot of power!
Would like to see you do a build on your channel for a basic off grid ev car charging system that uses batteries for night charging. Smaller panels + battery size for say 50 miles of driving per day. With gas prices at an all time high and so many solar options now is the time!!! Great channel
Thanks for the suggestion! The batteries would be very expensive for that concept. The average EV uses 0.346kWh/mile, so for 50mi round trip that is 17.3kWh. You would need a server rack of 4, 48V EG4-LifePower4 Lithium Batteries with a 5.12kWh capacity together totaling 20.48kWh to accomplish that 50mi range with some margin. At $1,500 each that would be $6,000 just for the batteries. You can pre order them here: signaturesolar.com/eg4-lifepower4-lithium-battery-48v-100ah/?ref=SALE
Yha my Mac mini and portable monitor only uses 25 watts on load but most of the time it’s around 12 watts. Very impressive box.
Considering the price point and size of the package, it really delivers! It would run your setup for a very long time.
nice video. I have the Bluetti EB55 now and think it is good save for the weird 20% charge display thing.... what device can I but to plug in that would tell me how many watt hours are left in the power station? Thx
That is a frustrating thing about the entry level Bluetti power stations. If you are using AC you can plug a watt meter in to the power station and your device into the meter. It will give you a good idea of how much is used. You can pick them up on Amazon here: amzn.to/3UF6swM
For the DC side you can use a USB monitor like this one: amzn.to/3xPHQYz
For the higher current DC plugs you need to make some plugs and attach them to this device: amzn.to/3Sxymcg
If anyone's looking to run an Instant Pot on this, as the video showed, it won't work with the standard 6Qt version. However, it can run the 3QT version because it uses 700W. Perfect for camping!
Thanks for adding that info!
I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer.. so.. question.. My wife uses a CPAP.. I may also have to use one.. not sure yet. From what I understand.. best way is to use it on DC vs AC as the inverter uses power. So, her CPAP apparently draws 6.67A at 12 VDC. IF I have to start using a machine that would be over 13aDC.. It seems most of these units have about a 10max at 12vDC... Thoughts?
Your right, the AC output is more powerful, but it also consumes more standby power. My testing shows the total usable battery capacity with the AC output is 0.613kWh vs 0.654kWh with the DC output. However as long as you don't need more than 0.613kWh before charging you should be fine. You can confirm your actual usage by connecting your CPAP to a watt meter for the night and measuring the actual consumption. You can get one on Amazon here: amzn.to/38rdW3i
If the total usage for the night is 0.6kWh or less you should be fine to use the AC plug instead. Hopefully it's less than 0.5kWh so you have some margin.
A really helpful in-depth-review! Thx a lot!
Glad it was helpful!
EXCELLENT analysis! Would a small, 700 watt microwave work? I understand the posted 700 watts is power delivered to the food being cooked and that the actual power consumed by the microwave oven is several hundred watts higher.
I can't say for sure, my smallest microwave is 950W and even though the inverter doesn't shutdown, the microwave must not be getting sufficient power, it makes strange noises and doesn't run properly. Sorry, I can't answer that one with confidence, it is probably pushing it.
Look up the 12 volt mini rice cooker on the big "A" site that ends with "N." It`s green and white with a cat face on it. It uses 100 watts using the cig port and cooks rice in 30 minutes. It will work with the small power stations too (Like Golabs R300, etc) if the cig port is 10 amps.
We tried a camping kettle, a fan heater on ECO mode. Both worked
I just got one of these and I'm not getting the published 718 Wh . 321 Wh of usage runs the battery down to 20% and low battery warning light.I will continue testing but may have a defective unit.
718Wh is the actual battery rated capacity. The BMS limits the full use to increase battery life. You can expect to be able to use about 574Wh.
I have an older Humless lithium solar generator works awesome for grid down. great idea.
Nice! Technology has come a long way, I was surprised how capable this unit was. Great low cost insurance for power outage situations.
How does this thing do in the heat? Sitting in a truck under the Arizona sun under a camper shell running a fridge?
I haven't yet tried it in extreme heat situations, but it does have very good air flow having both an inlet and exhaust fan. I did run it over it's max output with no issues. I also ran it with a combined 150W input and 250W output continuously for an entire day with no issues. As long is it's not in direct sunlight it should be ok.
It's really hard to go wrong you said. Actually it would be quite easy. The solar panels are claimed to be waterproof but should not be exposed to rain. Given the portable nature of the unit, sooner or later they could well get exposed to some rain! And then? Kaput I think.
The power unit should not be allowed to get wet, however the panels are water resistant, a little rain won't hurt them.
Great review, THANK YOU! I have this exact system with 200PV Bluetti panel, as well as an additional (other brand) 120 watt solar panel. I purchased a Y-connector and have used both to recharge the Bluetti, mostly on cloudy days when the input is lower. However, even on those "cloudy" days, the sun peeks through and power spikes. I wonder if I'm in danger of damaging the EB 70s by overloading the controller? Any thoughts on how much it can handle/throttle before a problem occurs?
Thanks! Yes there is a voltage limit to how much it can handle. It has a 28V max input, as long as you don't exceed that you should be ok. I have connected as much as 400W with parallel connections with no issues. I talk quite a bit about your exact situation in this video on 12V panels: ua-cam.com/video/ZFbKtGSkhsE/v-deo.html
It has an 8 amp limit when you parallel panels so about 150 watts is all you can get. You`re ok if you overpanel in parallel configuration but never use panels in series on it or it fries.
Dave, did you notice if the internal fan kicked on while charging with the solar panel? I've heard other people say the fan comes on while charging with the AC brick.
Yes, if I remember correctly, once the solar input gets up around 100W the fan kicks in, but at lower inputs it does not.
Awesome! Just what I was looking for in a sogen review.
Glad it was helpful!
Screw those sponsored commercials!
While Bluetti sent me the components for testing, they did not pay me for this video. Either way, I always present you with as much real world data as possible so you can make an informed decision on what is best for you.
Great review!
Thanks!
Excellent video - thanks very much! I am particularly interested in the Vitamix, since my partner has an eating issue and needs to use the Vitamin daily. The Bluetti EB70 appears to be a possible answer for the times when we go away in our campervan. Did you find out why the 'short' issue occurred. Did you have to keep the power level down to less than 300W? Is the short bad for the battery pack?
If I had to guess, I would say the short error was a result of electrical noise from the motor. The battery shut off when the error happened to protect the circuitry for the express purpose of preventing damage to the battery pack. I ran it again with no issues, so I don't expect it to be a normal problem, I just happened to catch it on video. The inverter can handle over 800W so you could push it harder than I did. I imagine if you try and blend thick ice-cream or something very heavy it would be outside the limits of the 800W max, but most things should be fine.
@@ProjectsWithDave Thanks for the reply. I have an EB70 on order now, and interestingly the UK version is 1000W max. I will try our Vitamix when we get the battery pack and report back how it goes. Best regards, Jeff
I'm guessing you get a higher max output because your voltage is higher. Looking forward to your results!
Hi again, My EB70 arrived and we used it today with the Vitamix. My partner has problems eating and the Vitamix is really important to her, especially for her very nutritious breakfast which contains loads of fruits, nuts, and some frozen strawberries. We watched the load increase as we turned up the speed. It started at around 300W, rose to 1000W then the EB70 cut out after a short time at 1100W - as it should. The good news is that keeping the power below 1000W still makes the smoothie perfectly good for my partner. And it can run at 1000W for an extended time with no cutting out. So the EU/UK version is ideal for our use, and will be with us on the next trip in the campervan. We had been using a Nutribullet while away, since it pulls much less power, but it is not as effective as the Vitamix. Thanks so much for your video again - it gave me the confidence to purchase the EB70. Jeff
That's great! I'm glad it's working for you. The nice thing about the Vitamix is you can adjust how much power you use to keep it in range.
Had not been considering Bluetti for powering my house... Am in process of installing 12 solar panels on my garage roof to get me somewhat off my utility company's feed. While doing the solar panels installation, I'm also considering buying a large Power Station.
EcoFlow has gotten most of my early attention, but there are several other options / brands. The smaller, more portable devices are fine for campers and RVs, but it seems I should concentrate on the largest solar generators. Only a novice at this stuff, there is plenty of info out there... but the watts and watt hours go right past me.
I was pretty impressed with the performance of the Bluetti AC300. You can watch my analysis on that unit here: ua-cam.com/video/_QMe8DWlr30/v-deo.html
I have this Bluetti... At what percentage should I store it when I am not using it?
The manual recommends storing at 80%.
I badly need one of this unit ... I live in a place where electricity feels like gold but I know it isn’t. I currently run a 12v 7amps solar setup (50watts panel) for basic amenities but that’s where it ends.
This would be a nice upgrade for you. Your 50W panel will charge the EB70S, but it would take a while.
Thank i just ordered from the Halloween sale !
hello, I'm looking for a backup bank for the home, I have a kalorik maxx air fryer that requires about 1700 watts, the fridge is about 800 watts, my monthly usage is about 200 watts total, but in summer I might use about 400 watts monthly, which bank would suit me best? thanx
1700 watts is a big load, to run that you will need the BLUETTI AC200P. Here is an affiliate link: shrsl.com/3jdix
That will run both appliances. Hope that helps. Thanks!
Good review except your DC test showed 12.9V at 3.69A which is 47 Watts ? Most cars have a 12 V outlet in the rear of the car. Portable panels don't achieve the claimed output power unless you get it 100% flat and angled at the sun correctly and the Bluetti needs to be out of the sun as that heats the batteries inside the unit.
The Bluetti 200W panels will never achieve 200W with the EB70S because the MPPT is current limited. You're right, the Bluetti should not be in the sun, I only had it there temporally for video purposes. Which DC test are you referring to? Car charging or DC output test?
@@ProjectsWithDave You were showing the load test for DC and the meters on the load tester read 13V at 3.9A which is 47 Watts. I enjoy your videos as they are real world tests. I am building my own set up soon with either a Blueti EB55 or AC 200 max as they both have dual charging. I intend to build a load box using high wattage resistors and use a Fluke multimeter for voltage and another for current to be accurate.
Thanks! At time stamp 13:23 you can see a load test for the DC circuit at 9.67A and 12.79V = 123.7W. It's not a precision tester, but you can see the unit is showing 127W at the same time.
@@ProjectsWithDave ok thanks
@@ProjectsWithDave Hi. Just a thought but do the labels on the power stations show the internal battery voltage and current as the EB55 seems to have a weird 517 Wh so is that a 12.8v or 25.6V battery?
I think one way to run a big fridge would be to disable the auto defrost and don’t forget to turn off the ice maker!
Good idea, I suspect turning off the ice maker would improve your battery life.
can you use it and charge at same time?
Yes
Thank you for your review!
Glad it was helpful!
When my fridge turns on and use 450watts, my unit overloads. Weird because the UK bersion got 1000w inverter.
Your particular fridge must have a very high inrush current. Even though you are only seeing 450W if you use an inrush meter you would see it is drawing a much higher current to start the motor. There is no way to know that without measuring it directly with a meter like this one: KAIWEETS HT208D Inrush Clamp Meter; amzn.to/3A549cV
Even then, you have to know what you are doing, with AC connections you have to isolate one conductor to clamp around or you will get a reading of 0 due to the opposing phase of each conductor.
Thanks for your review .
Thanks for watching!
That's a quality loaf of bread, Dave!
😄 Thanks! This video wasn't really supposed to be about bread but I think it was the most fun thing I did with the power station. I thought it was pretty cool what can be done with the combination of two unique technologies.
lol was it really that much work to run the generator?
Is it possible to connect a converter from 110v to 220v?
If you want 240V, both Bluetti and Ecoflow have split phase systems. However, they are quite expensive. I reviewed the Ecoflow in this video: ua-cam.com/video/NTpSEfAxWnw/v-deo.html
Went to order but says 1099 dollars now on Amazon. The other link to bluetti is dead for the solar panel. Help.
You are clicking on the EB70S & Solar Panel combo. The Bluetti Link for the EB70S (currently $569) is: shrsl.com/3fxzk
The Amazon Link for just the EB70S (currently $569) is: amzn.to/3LrBrHw
Great video.
Thanks!
Quality review thanks much.
Glad you liked it!
I am going to get a panel like that, yea it is pricy , it is 16,000 pesos here in the Philippines
You need to place a 1-2-both-off switch on that 10 kw solar going to your inverter. Connect the inverter to port 1 and a good MPPT to port 2. Have that mppt charge a simple 12 or 24 volt battery and connect some 12 volt devices to it. You can even charge that Bluetti from that battery.
When the grid goes down, inverter goes down and you can have 10 kw of power going to that battery....
Great idea, except my panels are controlled through DC/DC optimizers that only operate if they get a signal from the inverter.
@@ProjectsWithDave The inverter needs AC power, but not necessary grid-AC power.....
So when there is a blackout, you first switch the incoming DC-power to the MPPT and then feed the inverter some AC-power from for example the Bluetti. Then things should run again.
Now that assumes the communication does not use the DC-cable and the inverter AC input can be switched to the Bluetti...
Yes, the unit communicates over the DC lines. There are units like the Sol-ark 12K that can operate my system off grid using AC coupling.
Hi. What does SHORT error means? Mine gives that message when i plug in a portable ac unit during camping
I believe the "short" error is intended to indicate a wiring issue with your device that is causing a short circuit. In my video I got the "short" error on a blender, but I think that was due to noise in the brushes for the motor. It could also be that the initial load to start up the AC unit far exceeds the power station capacity and it is reading that as a short. AC units have a very high startup current draw.
@@ProjectsWithDave thank you. Yes my portable ac pulls 967w
If you have an EB70S, that's too large of a load.
How aBOUT TESTING SOMETHING USEFUL LIKE POWER TOOLS? (Sorry for the caps lock)
These days most power tools are battery powered which it charges just fine. It powered my random orbit sander for several hours the other day with no problem. I haven't tried my chop saw. What tools would you like tested?
thank you, i needed to know if it would power an insta pot
As you can see in this video, my Insta Pot did not work. However, if you have the smaller 3Quart version ( amzn.to/3tpNluA ) it's only 700W and should work. The 200W Pecron I just reviewed would do any of them no problem. You can see that review here: ua-cam.com/video/QLEdKae3NMY/v-deo.html
Hello sir. May i ask if it's 50hz? Or 60hz?
60hz
Both. It can be set to either.
I have a gas generator, but it is super noisy and I don't like to crank it up.
The 3 quart Instant Pot should work.
Yes, that unit is rated at 700W, so I expect it would handle it just fine.
my mother is thinking of living an off grid life here in canada ontario in an rv/van. which solar panel stuff would you recommend her to buy, is this a good choice?
i dont want her to live in an rv buy she seems determined. shell be living with my brother and he has an xbox and tv. would this solar set up provide them with the electricity they need to live?
edit: i wish i had all your knowledge and wisdom.
A 50" LED TV consumes about 100W, XBox can be anywhere from 25W to 220W, and a modem averages around 10W. If you take the worst case of these it would combine to 330Watts continuous. Multiplied by 24 hours that would be 7.9kWh. However, I doubt anyone is running their Xbox maxed out 24hours in a day... or maybe they are 😀. The EB70S could run your setup, but only for 2 hours without solar input. With solar input from one 180W panel (like in this video: ua-cam.com/video/ZFbKtGSkhsE/v-deo.html ), that would extend the operating time to about 5.5 hours on a sunny day. You would need something much larger with more solar input like the BLUETTI AC300 with additional battery packs like this one: shrsl.com/3kc2v
@@ProjectsWithDave thank you so much for replying. i have subscribed and warch some of your videos. defintely going to come to you for my solar panel questions. you are awesome. god bless you kind sir.
No problem. Thanks!
What I don't like about my EB70S is the very noisy cooling fan in the AC wall charger. It's quite annoying.
Yes, it's odd that the unit itself can have such a quite fan compared to the charger. Fortunately I can usually AC charge it in a secluded space.
That doesn't bother me at all. I don't find it that loud. Unless you sit right next to it.
Will run a 3qt Instant Pot although.
Nice! How many watts is your 3qt pot?
@@ProjectsWithDave It reaches 626w while coming to pressure.
HOWdy P-W-E-D-D,
Yup = time for some Batteries ...
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useful and informative video ty
Glad it was helpful!
You have very power hungry appliances. My very nice coffee maker is rated at 180 watts. Hot plate & microwave rated at 600 watts. Crock pot rated at 200 watts. Full size (not double-wide) upright fridge with large freezer - 90 watts. Blender rated at 75 watts. 8,000 BTU air conditioner 650 watts. 5,000 BTU AC 430 watts. I have seen 900 watt air fryers, & do have a 900 watt deep fryer. Get rid of those power hungry dinosaurs.
the coupon code does not work- it one month too late?
It still works, I just tried it. Use this link: shrsl.com/3fxzk
In the discount code box enter: DaveEB70S
The 200 watt isn’t well matched because the powerstation only takes 8amps which means you lose 25% of the 10 amps the panel outputs. The much cheaper 120 watt panel makes more sense
Yes, the 200W panel results in some clipping due to the 8A limit. However, you still get a benefit in low light conditions.
@@ProjectsWithDave IMO if you are using 200 watt panels you should go with the Ecoflow’s new River 2 Pro which has 25%+ more current capacity and the same size LFP battery. An 8 amp charging limit isn’t really reassonable for 750+wh battery.
I agree, it would be nice to see 10A for this size unit, especially considering the specs for their available panels.
The way I approach dc inverters/generators is that if it won't brew a cup of coffee, it's worthless...
Well, my new DIY version can do it. Watch it here: ua-cam.com/video/OwfGLu8IY_M/v-deo.html
@@ProjectsWithDave Good stuff. You would be surprised how many cheaper inverters can't do that, despite their rating.
That's why I like to do actual testing....
I have a jumbo ref actually it is a chiller, I would not even try it.
Excellent video!! Can I also contact you for a business collaboration, I'm a seller selling power station and solar panel, too.
My contact information is on my channel information page. Thanks
DO NOT CHARGE YOUR STATION IN THE SUN. ALWAYS LEAVE IT IN THE SHADE. EVEN TELLS YOU THAT IN THE BOOKLET.
Yes, that is to limit additional heat during charging and discharging events.
I see..
that set up would be stolen where i live in uk
Sorry to hear that. In an upcoming video I will show how to make a DIY version that is hard mounted and not so easily stolen. : )
gas powered sucks unless it is all you have
Dave slow down when you talk
And your coupon is not working.
Sorry, the coupon codes don't last indefinitely, but the unit is on sale right now for a good price. Thanks!
Can I use rich solar 200 with eb70s?
What kinda tests are these… don’t need to be a rocket scientist to know a 800 watt device won’t power a 1500 watt appliance.
Not all appliance rated at 1500W require their full rated power in every mode. For instance a blender will use much less than it's rated power to make a smoothie, but may draw much closer to its rated power to turn peanuts into peanut butter. You can see from the toaster in the video, it's rated at 1600W, but by using only 2 of the 4 slots, it can be run with the 800W inverter. The reason the hot plate doesn't work even on a low setting is that it uses a type of pulse with modulation, full power on, then off for short periods of time instead of just reducing the power. It's not rocket science, but the label isn't the whole story. : )
$400 for a 200w solar panel that well only provide 164w max is not worth it!! why they would put a 8amp limitor on this product when they know that this panel is up to 10amps not a fsn of companies tricking there customers u advertise 200w it better be 200w i'll continue to slander this company until its made right and there other products
The issue is the 200W panel is made for use with any charge controller in the 12V to 28V range. The EB70S charge controller simply isn't powerful enough to make full use of the available current under max sunlight conditions resulting in some clipping. However under lower light conditions there is no clipping. It's not a bad thing to have more available PV than your charge controller can make use of in max sunlight.
@@ProjectsWithDave Good info on the 200 (I have one)👍