I run one of these daily during peak power hours on the hydro bill and charge it with solar during those hours with pass through solar and then I top it off with the wall power after the peak hours have ended, it saves me some money on my power bill every month. They're not cheap to buy but they end up paying for themselves over time, and they are built really well.
It all depends on how much power the panels are generating. If you are maxing out the input with 2,400W solar input, a charge of 0 to 80% in just 1.5 hours by sunlight.
@@DustinDunnilltry pressing the AC inverter button once only. I think the manual is misleading. I have mine hooked up to my breaker panel through a transfer switch and it works fine on 240 0 when I press the AC inverter button once. I have actually asked Anker about this issue and am currently waiting for a reply. I think tiger is right. I think it likely has something to do with charging and electric car and having the neutral bonding /floating configured correctly.
Thanks, I'll give it a try. It's unfortunate that the manual is misleading about the 240 mode. Also Ironic that this was one of the few times I read it in depth 😅🤷♂️
I deleted my comment saying it works by just turning on AC without the double press (I mistakenly only plugged my existing backup system into it). I tried It as I did in video with only one press on AC as you've suggested and directly into my transfer switch breaker box. It is the same for me as it was with double press as seen in video. (Seemed to only power one rail in 240v panel). Was worth a shot. Perhaps there is some issue the Anker is picky with as I stated in video 🤷♂️🍻
@@DustinDunnill just a thought, did you try swapping cables? Also, if I understand how the unit works correctly, the 110 outlets on the left side are for one inverter and the other three 110 outlets are from the other inverter. You might be able to test to see if both inverters are working for a total of 240 volts by testing to see if both banks of 110 outlets are working at the same time. Lastly, right before you tried to power your house with 240, you were charging the unit with AC power. That uses one of the inverters. I couldn't tell from the angle that you were filming from whether or not you disconnected that AC charging cord. If that is not disconnected, I don't think you get 240, but I haven't tested it myself, I've just noticed it in other videos. Your wall panel I believe should have a bonded neutral, but when you plug into your power bank, I don't think they are bonded. I'm not an electrician, I'm just throwing some stuff out there. Good luck!
Anker did not send any of their own panels for review. The panels seen in the video were from different brands that sent panels along with the PowerStations I've reviewed.
@@DustinDunnill Hi I'd been following your troubleshooting problem with your Anker product I suggest you contact Anker about this issue maybe it is an incompatible issue.
I run one of these daily during peak power hours on the hydro bill and charge it with solar during those hours with pass through solar and then I top it off with the wall power after the peak hours have ended, it saves me some money on my power bill every month. They're not cheap to buy but they end up paying for themselves over time, and they are built really well.
When 120V input is connected 230V output and 3 of the 6 120V outlets are disabled. You can only charge by DC while outputting 230V.
Been watching you for years Dustin thank you for all the Drone videos and this video😂
This thing is a beast! Perfect for camping trips and power outages...How long does it take to fully charge with solar panels?
It all depends on how much power the panels are generating. If you are maxing out the input with 2,400W solar input, a charge of 0 to 80% in just 1.5 hours by sunlight.
@@DustinDunnill oh its good thank you bro
I tahe it you found out it will not output 240V 50a or 30a while plugged into the wall outlet for AC charging.
Hey. clicking the button twice only enables neutral/ground bond. 240v is enabled by default.
Not according to Anker's manual as far as I could see.
@@DustinDunnilltry pressing the AC inverter button once only. I think the manual is misleading. I have mine hooked up to my breaker panel through a transfer switch and it works fine on 240 0 when I press the AC inverter button once. I have actually asked Anker about this issue and am currently waiting for a reply.
I think tiger is right. I think it likely has something to do with charging and electric car and having the neutral bonding /floating configured correctly.
Thanks, I'll give it a try. It's unfortunate that the manual is misleading about the 240 mode. Also Ironic that this was one of the few times I read it in depth 😅🤷♂️
I deleted my comment saying it works by just turning on AC without the double press (I mistakenly only plugged my existing backup system into it). I tried It as I did in video with only one press on AC as you've suggested and directly into my transfer switch breaker box. It is the same for me as it was with double press as seen in video. (Seemed to only power one rail in 240v panel). Was worth a shot. Perhaps there is some issue the Anker is picky with as I stated in video 🤷♂️🍻
@@DustinDunnill just a thought, did you try swapping cables?
Also, if I understand how the unit works correctly, the 110 outlets on the left side are for one inverter and the other three 110 outlets are from the other inverter. You might be able to test to see if both inverters are working for a total of 240 volts by testing to see if both banks of 110 outlets are working at the same time.
Lastly, right before you tried to power your house with 240, you were charging the unit with AC power. That uses one of the inverters. I couldn't tell from the angle that you were filming from whether or not you disconnected that AC charging cord. If that is not disconnected, I don't think you get 240, but I haven't tested it myself, I've just noticed it in other videos.
Your wall panel I believe should have a bonded neutral, but when you plug into your power bank, I don't think they are bonded.
I'm not an electrician, I'm just throwing some stuff out there. Good luck!
Did you plug it into the wrong side?
Dustin quick question. Does the 3800 remain at 100% while powered off? I plan to only use as an emergency backup. Thanks
Can we please get a review of the solar panels?
Anker did not send any of their own panels for review. The panels seen in the video were from different brands that sent panels along with the PowerStations I've reviewed.
@@DustinDunnill review of the panels in the video.
Amazing products from anker by the way dustin can please let me know which android phone your using in this video
Bro do u think this will be good for charging center
RTFM MC4 to XT60 cable is not included
car icon means its bonded not that its putting out 240 that is automatic with those two plugs
It didn't work either way for me. I tried both ways🍻
@@DustinDunnill gotta hit the AC button twice and you will see car icon on screen
@@DustinDunnill Hi I'd been following your troubleshooting problem with your Anker product I suggest you contact Anker about this issue maybe it is an incompatible issue.
First Hi