Power your House in a Blackout with The Anker SOLIX F3800! It does 240V!!!

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  • Can the Anker SOLIX F3800 Power a 2400sqft HOME in a Power Outage??? Lets Find Out!!
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    0:00​ - Intro
    1:15 - Overview & Specs
    4:43 - Connecting to House
    7:16 - Pot of Coffee
    8:12 - Microwave
    8:45 - Toaster and Microwave
    9:24 - Saw & Air Compressor
    11:46 - Run a 4 Ton AirCon?
    14:10 - 240v Dryer
    14:49 - 240v Stove
    16:32 - Thoughts
    18:32 - Outtakes
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  • @acinfla9615
    @acinfla9615 6 місяців тому +17

    This would have cost 10k at least a year ago.
    It’s scary how fast this market is moving.
    I love it 😊
    In a couple years everyone will have a power plant in their house.

  • @TheNerdy1
    @TheNerdy1 7 місяців тому +1

    I don't know if I was more excited for the review or the fact that you already have up winter/Christmas decorations! I am decorating this weekend! Thanks for all your hard work on these videos!

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому

      Lol well either way I appreciate the watch🤠 Yeah the wife started the second November started lol 💥

  • @beidlern
    @beidlern 6 місяців тому

    Great review bud. You earned your keep by doing a very thorough job. Very informative.

  • @revgordon91
    @revgordon91 24 дні тому

    That's AMAZING! Thanks for sharing!

  • @garrickbradley6774
    @garrickbradley6774 4 місяці тому

    Excellent, fun review!! Great information.

  • @jamesroyal3389
    @jamesroyal3389 7 місяців тому +2

    As always great content and thanks for sharing this with us

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Man and Thanks for watching!🤘

  • @clinteastwood8222
    @clinteastwood8222 2 місяці тому +1

    Awesome video Anker are really upping there game. With the add on battery packs that’s allot of power⚡️

  • @thebrokeprepperhomestead2522
    @thebrokeprepperhomestead2522 6 місяців тому +3

    I love the real world test you did on this thing … I’m looking for a solar generator (or just a battery backup) to power our house during outages. I also love the Happy St Patrick’s Day towel on the oven door along with the Christmas decorations 🤘👍

  • @martinusjr7654
    @martinusjr7654 6 місяців тому

    Excellent video thanks for sharing

  • @gvmiketodd
    @gvmiketodd 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for testing that out. You've saved me a lot of time!

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!🤘

  • @joey86bu1
    @joey86bu1 7 місяців тому +1

    Great stuff man.

  • @jeanwilliams9520
    @jeanwilliams9520 7 місяців тому +2

    Good job love your videos 😊

  • @paulcurtis5496
    @paulcurtis5496 6 місяців тому +2

    Like# 239 - Thx for serving this Veterans Day! Love me some Anker!

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому

      Thanks Man! Appreciate that!💥🤘🇺🇸

  • @thecalledout7
    @thecalledout7 6 місяців тому +1

    Love the addition of the cat!

  • @WiSeNhEiMeR-1369
    @WiSeNhEiMeR-1369 7 місяців тому

    THANKS
    COOP
    ...

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for Watching!💥🤘

  • @ryanyoder7573
    @ryanyoder7573 7 місяців тому +6

    Love the way you showed in real-time how much each major appliance consumed. In a real power outage with that interlock I’d be concerned that the water heater or AC would come on when not wanted and drain the battery quickly. This is why I have a transfer switch to have more control.

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому +6

      Thanks! That is why I love to do this type of video because its real! With the generator interlock, you are making your panel the "transfer switch" so you can have all the control and turn the AC and loads off you want. I also have a small critical loads transfer switch panel that Ill use in another video. That is my oh shit critical loads panel lol

    • @ryanyoder7573
      @ryanyoder7573 6 місяців тому

      @@AveRage_Joe ok I get it now. You just manually flip off the water heater etc in an outage. I’m getting a FranklinWH soon and it can shed two 220 or four 110 loads. I have a transfer switch now and it can stay around with the FranklinWH so it will be interesting to see how I use both. Options.

    • @johnwhite2576
      @johnwhite2576 Місяць тому

      What receptacle did you use below the panel to hook up the anker ?

  • @jimginnyohio
    @jimginnyohio 7 місяців тому +1

    Holy Crap! That thing is an anchor! Huge capacity!
    That’s cool it could handle everything you threw at it.

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому

      It honestly did better then I thought it would. The 240v output is amazing to have.

  • @anibalflores6821
    @anibalflores6821 21 день тому

    Holy cow! Really thoroughly explained... Thanks for taking the time, man... Don't know if you mentioned it, but can it run the house appliances while charging the station at the same time?

  • @alzamboti8639
    @alzamboti8639 4 місяці тому +1

    Great video, can I use my Electric truck 110v outlet to charge the Solix simultaneously its powering the house???

  • @Watchdog123go
    @Watchdog123go 4 місяці тому +1

    Really nice review! Anker looks to be a serious contender in this market

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  4 місяці тому

      Thank You! They are and this power station is one of my favorites!🤘

  • @jslevenson101
    @jslevenson101 5 місяців тому

    People could also think about dual-use of a new clean metal can to store stuff in, but secondarily, use it as an EMP protector of small devices in your house or mobile locations with EMP protection tightly sealed with no openings.

  • @codmn1824
    @codmn1824 5 місяців тому +1

    PERFECT video demonstration. I was looking at EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra and it also produces 120/240V. Can't wait to get both and test them out.

    • @dustydawson8977
      @dustydawson8977 2 місяці тому

      Titan also makes the SP240, 240v 4000w and 120 v can run on all batteries, hi volt charge ac/solar, lighter,cheaper, more versitile. You should check it out

    • @codmn1824
      @codmn1824 2 місяці тому

      @@dustydawson8977 will surely check them out. Thanks for pointing it out.

  • @AtTheBarn
    @AtTheBarn 4 місяці тому

    Good to see the details for use!!! Started at 6 hours up time and with just a few test items the run time was down to just minutes. It is really good to plan a backup. Example - the battery would run any one of the items but in the end it would do 10 - 15 cycles of the microwave or about two cycles on the AC unit!!

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  4 місяці тому

      Checkout one of my last videos doing a simulated blackout. Gives a better example ua-cam.com/video/dxy89Mlsph0/v-deo.html

    • @AtTheBarn
      @AtTheBarn 4 місяці тому

      Thanks. Have been filtering through a few others @@AveRage_Joe

  • @thedabbler2753
    @thedabbler2753 7 місяців тому

    I hit like as soon as the TWSS line hit. *Boom*

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому

      Thanks Man! 100% Appreciate that!💥🤘

  • @charlesmaou6375
    @charlesmaou6375 4 місяці тому +5

    Not sure if I am missing something here, if normal electrics are lost, how long can this Anker Solix supply the house with electricity before it requires charging again, I would have thought you would have included this info.

  • @bwilson948
    @bwilson948 5 місяців тому

    Pop the cover is it well made and how is the battery management handled?

  • @sillyasian69
    @sillyasian69 4 місяці тому

    great vid hope this chan blows up

  • @claraqi623
    @claraqi623 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing, Joe! Love your sweet living room, and yeah Kitten doesn't need any electric power haha

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  5 місяців тому

      Battery powered cat🔋🐈‍⬛😆

  • @Songomx
    @Songomx 7 місяців тому +2

    Hi Joe!!!
    Nice that you had the opportunity to test this new Anker SOLIX F3800!!!
    This thing is going to set the bar pretty high for the rest of the manufacturers!!!
    If Anker can get this thing to charge from solar with with higher voltaje and amperage... it will be THE BEAST !!!
    Keep up the good work!!!
    See ya !!! 👋👋

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому

      Yeah its a pretty sweet unit. 100% agree, if they could tweak the solar input voltage that would be ideal. Its doable if you use it as a portable but higher would be best for home use!🤘

    • @silviannistor
      @silviannistor 6 місяців тому

      If 3.8 kw of power means the bar is set high, i don t know what to tell you..
      It s a nice toy, but that s about it, usability wise

    • @OscarShu
      @OscarShu 2 місяці тому

      Well, it’s already had the 2400w solar panel input while output 240V, if that is what you mean

  • @butchwilliams7637
    @butchwilliams7637 7 місяців тому

    That thing is a horse. Good job!👍🐴

  • @Altsouza64
    @Altsouza64 2 місяці тому

    Hi Joe, great video. I have a 10k btu air conditioner I use in my bedroom in the summer, how many hours do the Anker can power it assuming that the Air Conditioning is the only thing connected to it! Thanks

  • @chuxxsss
    @chuxxsss 7 місяців тому +1

    Looks like a good unit to test.

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  7 місяців тому +1

      Its actually a Fan Freakin Tastic unit. MPPT voltage could be higher but over all pretty sweet!

    • @chuxxsss
      @chuxxsss 7 місяців тому

      @@AveRage_Joe Wish I was good enough to review something. Last thing I did was a cheap 3d printer. I gave it away after I build it. To a kid whose bedroom got burn down. Just like help people.

  • @Law3dog2009
    @Law3dog2009 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm buying this come Black Friday 2024. I can only imagine how quickly these will sell then. It's March 2024, and they're selling them for $ 2999. I'm hoping for $ 2500 to pick up one. Love the video.

  • @AdamDeLay07
    @AdamDeLay07 7 місяців тому +1

    Very slick! It's just a little bit bigger than the C1000 I just looked at... 😁
    Thanks for sharing!

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому +1

      It is slick! I still need to watch your vid!🤠

    • @AdamDeLay07
      @AdamDeLay07 6 місяців тому

      @@AveRage_Joe it’s nothing like your unit. Gotta get them to send me one of those… 😁

  • @chuksobi593
    @chuksobi593 7 місяців тому +3

    That's a lot of money for this small system !

  • @heart4Pahoa
    @heart4Pahoa 6 місяців тому

    I really like this unit, but the solar voltage 60V cap per input is a little off putting. But this thing is in the realm of what I have been looking to find for our whole home solution for a significant outage duration here in Hawaii.

  • @JurassicJenkins
    @JurassicJenkins 6 місяців тому

    I’m looking at the Delta Pro Ultra with separate inverter and separate battery.

  • @johntate5284
    @johntate5284 6 місяців тому +6

    You need to balance your 120 V loads as although the inverter is 6000 watts (at 240 VAC), it will not run 6000 watts to a single leg of 120 VAC. So, if you want to run the saw and the air compressor at the same time, put one on L1 and the other on L2.

    • @GordLamb
      @GordLamb 6 місяців тому

      Actually, I suspect they *were* on different branches, and starting the saw caused the Solix to drop the opposite branch (with the compressor). Just by coincidence the lights were on the same branch as the saw.
      The compressor stopped completely (wasn't a power sag) so I bet that branch dropped to 0V for a few seconds; if the saw was on the same branch it would have stopped accelerating.

  • @WorkPlayDrive
    @WorkPlayDrive 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for all the details. Regarding UPS functionality. Can it run like a true UPS i.e. set it up and forget it to provide power to essential items? I want to use it as a UPS for my home network and my aquarium. I tried this with the Ecoflow delta pro and it just shuts off power output after running for a few weeks. Happened twice with 2 separate units. EF support eventually told me I have to "do maintenance" and drain the battery once a month for it to work as a UPS, this of course is not ideal.

  • @45yt6
    @45yt6 3 місяці тому

    Hopefully, Anker can update the app to show the actual capacity in KWh besides the percentage and remaining hours.

  • @cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739
    @cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739 6 місяців тому

    What?! that's one big power right there..

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому

      It is and I Like it!😄🤘

  • @loomstar01
    @loomstar01 6 місяців тому

    How about running the condition n the laundry same time , does it run just by the power bank ?

  • @loucinci3922
    @loucinci3922 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice review. Dryer, stove burners AND the AC? Kick-@$$ unit. Was the chop saw on leg-1(ups) and the compressor on leg-2? Thanks for sharing

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks😀 It is a beast! Sooooo yeah the saw and air comp were on the same leg.........That is my bad. I bet it would do it fine with 1 on each leg🤘

  • @n1kkri
    @n1kkri 6 місяців тому +2

    The problem with the battery UPS is it might be good for a few hours but if you lose power for a couple days your back to square 1
    I would be interested in a discussion of product cost plus installation of a unit like described in the video vs. a Generac unit running off of propane or natural gas.
    I think right now if I had Natural gas piped to my home I would do the Generac and never have to worry about charging after a few hours.

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  5 місяців тому

      A generator is a must have in my book. A propane or NG would be a great option! I have a 5kw diesel generator for the times we have no grid, no sun and batteries are dead! I would suggest gas being the 3rd option of the three.

  • @michaelceleste4727
    @michaelceleste4727 4 місяці тому +1

    Hey Joe I was also wondering you never mentioned how long would it take to recharge from a 400 watt solar panels. That's kind of very important especially if you have lost power for a week or more. More importantly can you slow charge from your solar panel 400 watt as you draw power from you Anker solix f3800 at the same time?

  • @brucebugbee6604
    @brucebugbee6604 7 місяців тому +5

    I like the concept but the MPPT controller needs to accommodate at least 150 volts. Higher would be better to make it a serious home backup system.

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому

      100% agree. It should be at least 150v.....120v at the lowest. I am wondering if they did it this low to keep the RV/camper/Van people since its easy to use 12v panels. I dont actually no tho

  • @jw3843
    @jw3843 7 місяців тому +12

    Just to let you know, the Zendure superbase v also has a 240 volt output. I want to say they were the first to do that. It also has a motor for the wheels so you can drive it around like a very slow rc. This one might be better.

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому +3

      I just recieved what you mention😲🤫

    • @BreakingElegance
      @BreakingElegance 6 місяців тому +1

      I thought the same thing Zendure did do this first

    • @mrniceguy6050
      @mrniceguy6050 3 місяці тому

      Wouldn't every single one of these devices sold in Europe have a 240 volt output as well?

    • @jw3843
      @jw3843 3 місяці тому

      @@mrniceguy6050 technically yes, but it is different from American 240 volt outlets.

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  3 місяці тому

      Yeah the EU version would have the correct output for the location.

  • @syarizansulaiman6554
    @syarizansulaiman6554 4 місяці тому

    These power generator is good for RV, just wait coming to my country, only option got now Blue etti

  • @nerkymusselman8843
    @nerkymusselman8843 5 місяців тому

    please compare the f3800 to the ecoflow delta pro ultra. trying to decide between the two. thanks for this well done review.

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  5 місяців тому

      I did just get the delta pro ultra. The ultra is just a bigger unit compared to the f3800. Bigger inverter, bigger battery and has 2 solar inputs. One is 150v and other is 500v. It really depends on the usage. If you want portability(as in taking camping or RV or where ever and bring it back inside), you would want the f3800. The ultra is "portable" but super heavy.

  • @offgridwanabe
    @offgridwanabe 7 місяців тому

    Just wondering if the control for overload is a voltage drop as compressor came back on so it may be hard on computers stuff if you overload it. Great review I may even look into buying one it solves a lot of problems for a short time lol.

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому

      Sooooo......a few others pointed out it was my bad. I had both plugged in basically to the same leg. If I would have used both legs from the unit, it probly would have done it just fine.

  • @andycanfixit
    @andycanfixit 7 місяців тому +7

    Nice, though I do wish the MPPT charger had a higher max voltage. That's the one limit most of these units have, even upping it from 60 volts to 100 or 120 volts would be a nice improvement, especially since it can take up to 2400 watts. Price wise its very nice as well.

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  7 місяців тому +1

      Yeah the MPPT voltage is low. I wonder if they did that to stay in the "portable" solar market or RV market. Seems they always use 12-24v panels. 2400watts isnt bad tho. I wanted to try that so bad but its been so damn cloudy here plus Id have to go on the roof and rewire everything🙄🤷‍♂️

    • @andycanfixit
      @andycanfixit 7 місяців тому +2

      @@AveRage_Joe What about those two ground mount arrays? Even if it's only for a hour or so. Easier to rewire too... you'll have to parallel everything of course. Just showing how many panels you will have to wire in parallel to get to 2400 watts would be interesting all by itself.
      I feel your pain on the clouds, took a couple weeks to get some good clear sky to do the testing I did with the bougerv mppt controller. Come on sky, we are trying to do reviews here, help us out! haha 🤣🤣

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому +2

      I was going to do that with the ground mount panels BUUUUUUT as I was headed out there I remembered those panels have a VOC of 68v......🤦‍♂️🫠😄

  • @clarencewiles963
    @clarencewiles963 7 місяців тому +1

    UPS what is the timing that it has. This and the Zendure Superbase 240 has just came out also. It appears the manufacturer is hearing what’s needed. Thanks for the review. This is a good one ☝️

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому +1

      Ill have to look for the ms switch time. I know a laptop without a battery will continue to run. Oh and I just got one of those others you speak of🤫

  • @clarencewiles963
    @clarencewiles963 7 місяців тому +2

    I’m adding a second comment here Joe you need to get an engine lift for when you’re picking up stuff. For the price it would be a back changer. And when you’re putting stuff on the wall you can move stuff around and lift it up to the wall. Andy in Australia 🇦🇺 got one.

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому +1

      I 100% need to get one. Maybe a christmas gift🤔 or maybe sooner lol

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому +1

      I also need to move that diesel generator🙄😆

  • @kenastl
    @kenastl 7 місяців тому +1

    If you could use it for a whole house UPS, that would be even better. But the passthrough power would have to support a lot more than 7200 watts. That would be the next level of solar generators. They do keep getting better though.

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому

      Yeah it would be sweet if the passthrough was that much! I think they have another system coming out that is more of a wall mount that will do it all!

  • @JRMoritz
    @JRMoritz 4 місяці тому

    Hey Joe… when you are reviewing these units can you talk about recharging them with a small generator instead of solar panels. I like Anker products. We are in Florida and with extended power outage it would be nice to be able to run our AC for a bit. There is a 50 amp Soft-Start device used for RV’s that is plugged into the power cord and not installed in the AC unit. I wounded if that would work for a residential AC unit? Thanks for all your helpful information. JR

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  4 місяці тому

      Yeah I could mention using a generator for recharging in a power outage type scnario. Its basically the same as plugging into the wall of your house OR using a dc charger and using the solar input. I havent tried an inline soft start but it would probly help.

  • @robertp.7090
    @robertp.7090 6 місяців тому

    fooking cool!!!!!!!

  • @prosperityokechukwu1503
    @prosperityokechukwu1503 5 місяців тому

    Thank u for a real life usage test... i was expecting a battery capacity test

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  5 місяців тому

      I usually do ALL the tests but ran short on time🙄

  • @nolietigger4554
    @nolietigger4554 2 місяці тому

    all the things that you showed to hook up the unit to the house.... What if we don't have those things, the cable, the 50 watt hookup and that switch in the electric panel.... Just use the regular outlets to supply the fridge, tv, computer etc.?

  • @markjob6354
    @markjob6354 6 місяців тому +2

    The real practical question is not what can it run, rather, how long can it run it ? What good is it to be able to run an oven if you can only do so for 24 minutes ? Obviously, this solar genny has a great inverter system in it, but if you're really going to do home backup properly, then you probably should get two of these units with at least 1 external battery for each unit and parallel connect them for better capacity. Bridge connecting will allow you to connect enough external solar to each unit to greatly counteract your drain rate while on full blown house backup mode. Charge all Day and drain all Night. The average household will consume 3.5 Kw just cooking diner alone in the evening, whereby your house lights are on, your oven and stove are in use, and you're opening the fridge allot.

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому +1

      100% correct. In a full blown outage you would run minimal items. If you add another in parallel along with another battery or 2. You could have a really sweet backup system.

  • @jimjr9143
    @jimjr9143 6 місяців тому +1

    I find solar and portable power to be very interesting. My father Inlaw was going to help with us going with solar panels but they to me would do no good as our roof would have to be replaced . Plus if power went out we would still have no power anyway. To buy enough batteries for the house as well would cost so much money that it just does not make it worth it. Now with just with one of these units there is no way to power the whole house . Anything that you plugged it that used a decent amount of power reduced the time running to nothing worth while . It would require tieing in a few together. Costing to much money to be worth it . This one seems to be rather expensive to others i have seen reviewed .
    It is also more important to see how these work as they are not all the same and each one has each owns pros and cons. I will look more into your channel if you go into detail on the details of any of these units . I watch another channel where they break down these units in simple detail and show why or why not it is recommended . These would be best used with a few easy to set up solar panels. Important that these generators are able to accept a fast charge through solar to be viable .
    Interesting video. Will check out more of your videos.

  • @marcfruchtman9473
    @marcfruchtman9473 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for a great review. I have been looking for a 240v system... the issue with the induction loads (saw + compressor) is going to be a problem considering it should be able to handle 6000W continuous... it should have been able to handle a compressor + saw.

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  5 місяців тому

      That test could have been my bad. They were both on the same 20a circuit when I tried it and I didnt even think about it. I could throw a saw and air compressor on the power station and give it a go

    • @marcfruchtman9473
      @marcfruchtman9473 5 місяців тому

      @@AveRage_JoeOh! That is an important revelation. Thanks for clearing that up. I think in all fairness, to the company, it would be best to check and please do let us know.

  • @Erin-Thor
    @Erin-Thor 2 місяці тому

    Sweet, it reminds me of the Bluetti system… which made me question my sanity after I saw the price. 😱😳
    So… in summary one of these could allow you in the summer to cook lunch and cool your house for less than an hour. Still love it, but here in Texas we have outages that last days. I’m wondering how many spare battery packs I would need. 😳🤯

  • @jackh9934
    @jackh9934 5 місяців тому

    Is there 30amp RV plug in

  • @anthonym5395
    @anthonym5395 29 днів тому

    Excellent video! I'm sure you're right - without the soft start on your HVAC it would have tripped/shutdown the Solix (assuming the wattage initially draws +6000W - the apps usually don't track the spike since it happens so quickly).

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  27 днів тому +1

      Yeah its hard to say. I wanna say I started it with 2 ecoflow delta pros paralleled together before I installed the soft start but cant remember. I may actually do it🤔

  • @jamesdever6297
    @jamesdever6297 3 місяці тому

    Where are they built?

  • @dragonfalcon8474
    @dragonfalcon8474 29 днів тому

    How does this compare to the equivalent Ecoflow? Is there any other one that you would recommend? I'm in FL and hurricane season is coming, and I have a 3/2 home with a 4 ton A/C Unit. Looking to find a manual switch over generator like the Anker Solix and later hook up solar to it as well.

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  29 днів тому +1

      I did a comparison video between the F3800 with expansion battery and EcoFlow Delta pro Ultra. Purely going off specs they are close. The ecoflow has better options for solar. Anker is moar portable. Both can start my 4ton AC but I have a soft start on mine.
      If you want to power your entire home and use the AC "long term" in an outage, you would need a few expansion batteries on either system.

  • @DroneSurf
    @DroneSurf 6 місяців тому

    Best review ever. Real life test. Thanks.

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Appreciate that! 🤘

  • @modumalesekuta5921
    @modumalesekuta5921 Місяць тому

    How much for this solar panel ?

  • @maxapollo1
    @maxapollo1 4 місяці тому

    my gen panel has a 30amp plug is it compatable

  • @MicahsRants
    @MicahsRants 4 місяці тому

    🔥🔥

  • @brizfolk
    @brizfolk 5 місяців тому

    What app are you using?

  • @michaelceleste4727
    @michaelceleste4727 4 місяці тому +1

    Hey Joe I'm just a little confused you used the 50 amp the back feed panel to run your house. But shouldn’t you have used the 30 amp 240 V to backfeed the panel. and if not why. The Math is 6000 W convert to 30 amp to 240v max on a single phase panel. Not sure how 50 amp output comes from a f3800 unit the math doesn't add up

  • @AbelChris24
    @AbelChris24 3 місяці тому

    Excellent video. Thanks! I learned so much off just watching your video.

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  3 місяці тому

      Thank you and thanks for watching!

  • @JeffST11
    @JeffST11 2 місяці тому

    The question is, for how long can it power everything in your house while TVs are playing as well?

  • @MrTk3435
    @MrTk3435 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi, at minimum usage how many days can it last ? Thank you ✨✨🤟✨✨

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  4 місяці тому

      Id need a little more info for your "minimum usage" term. Give me an example of what you would want to power. Example: A fridge, my fridge can run over 2 days on this.

  • @briankeithwood
    @briankeithwood 7 місяців тому +3

    Could you charge it from a generator while running the house?

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому +2

      Hmmmmm......I dont no. I will have to try that.🤔

  • @raymondrosa7245
    @raymondrosa7245 7 місяців тому

    cool

  • @mstrickk1
    @mstrickk1 5 місяців тому

    Watching the A/C take 2% of charge in 1 minute, and the dryer tanking the run time from 2hrs and 40m down to 12 minutes made me chuckle.

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  5 місяців тому

      Yeah those dryers will make them tank.😄

  • @killloveish
    @killloveish 6 місяців тому

    How long did the battery last for all your testing (working hours)?

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому +2

      For all the tests I threw at it, it was over 4hrs.

  • @gregben
    @gregben 7 місяців тому +2

    Were the air compressor and the chop saw on the same circuit? If so, it would be better to plug each item into a separate circuit. This should allow the air compressor to keep running when the chop saw starts up.

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  7 місяців тому +2

      Yeah actually they were on the same circuit. I bet you are right!!!🤘

    • @andycanfixit
      @andycanfixit 7 місяців тому +1

      @@AveRage_Joe Makes me curious if there is a limit on each phase, or can it put out the whole 6000 watts on just one of the two phases. Time to break out the portable heaters :)

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому +1

      Yeah I think its 3k on each but.....will have to break out the heaters😆🤘

  • @OKTown
    @OKTown 6 місяців тому

    does this have a outdoors weather rating or is it required to be run indoors only?

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому

      Yeah you can 100% use outdoors BUT of course you dont wanna leave out in the rain.

  • @AshleyKioto
    @AshleyKioto 4 місяці тому

    I liked two battery cat 😂😂

  • @acefire4050
    @acefire4050 3 місяці тому

    Look up the AC 900 blue Eddy, and you should look it up at the beginning of January 2023 or actually, no I was at March of 2023. There were selling a c nine hundred nine thousand Watts generated 120 /240 Direct hooked up to a fuse box no button nine thousand watts solar connect to it.

  • @n1kkri
    @n1kkri 6 місяців тому

    Will this handle a 1HP 240v well pump surge? Other items are the usual TVs and computers and whatever lights I would have on at the time. I have a Oil furnace forced hot water and propane gas for cooking and clothes dryer.

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  5 місяців тому

      Do you know what the watts are of the pump?

    • @n1kkri
      @n1kkri 5 місяців тому

      @@AveRage_Joe No, but it's either a 1.0 or 1.5HP pump. About 5 years ago I got a quote for the Generac System. It included 11KW peak system. My cooking and cloths dryer are propane. Other than that the usual, Refrigerator, Oil fired furnace with forced hotwarter, TVs and lights.

  • @user-jm9js9cp1h
    @user-jm9js9cp1h 4 місяці тому

    How long can it power a 1/2HP Sump Pump which many people want to know for blackout emergencies?

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  4 місяці тому

      Thats a great question. Since I dont have one, I just went online to see the running watts of a 1/2hp sump pump. It shows around 1050 running watts. If that is true, the pump could run over 3 to 3-1/2hrs. That is straight on and not turning off. If you have the expansion battery then the run time doubles. I have a question since I dont have one. Do sump pumps run for hours at a time or does it run for short amounts of time. If its on/off all the time then the run time will go way up.

  • @stevelacroix2917
    @stevelacroix2917 7 місяців тому +2

    I would hope that people who lose power would not decide to power their whole house A/C. A used window unit, kept in reserve, could be powered by the unit in a pinch. Clothes dryers aren't a necessity, use a clothes line during a crisis, and stoves are best left off, again, a simple propane emergency stove (single or double) and a BBQ grill can be used as a substitute. Fridge is critical, freezers are critical, but use the food up ASAP, ditto with the fridge. Finally, reduce waste by giving a BBQ for neighbors. They'll become life long friends.

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому +1

      Yep 99% of what I showed wouldnt be used in a real outage unless you know its a planned outage. Fridge is a must! My no shit critical loads are 2 fridges, furnace fan and tv room.🤘

  • @k_____c_____4011
    @k_____c_____4011 4 місяці тому

    Can you charge with just using one 200W Solar Panel?

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  4 місяці тому

      Yeah you could. It would take a while if the battery was low but yes, you sure can.

  • @alanday5255
    @alanday5255 4 місяці тому

    So Im confused, not unusual, when did you try to run your whole house???

  • @OUFan2
    @OUFan2 Місяць тому

    Can you charge this power station from a 120 volt inverter generator like a Dual Fuel Champion Invertor Generator, while using the 240 volts from the Anker Solix F3800 power station? I know that I can't charge my two EcoFlow Delta Pros from 120 volt grid power or an inverter generator power when I have the two Ecoflow Delta Pros hooked together for split phase 120/240 volt power. Thanks, great video.

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching! This one cannot supply 240v and beable to charge from a 120v source at the same time sadly. I did mention this to Anker in a meeting. I know the ecoflow delta pro ultra can do it.

    • @OUFan2
      @OUFan2 Місяць тому

      @@AveRage_Joe Thanks for your reply.

  • @blusensation2350
    @blusensation2350 4 місяці тому

    we use north of 80kwh a day

  • @tommills8092
    @tommills8092 4 місяці тому

    I just received my F3800. Nice and ready to go. But?? I ask Anker Support about charging the powerhouse with my DeWalt generator. My initial concern was the gen puts out 120v 20 amp = 2400 watts. Anker only accepts 1800 and wanted to know if this would be a problem. Watts no problem but the gen is. My gen is not a pure sine wave. Modified sine which almost all gas gens are. So the dilemma is that could damage the unit just like other sensitive electronic. So the question with this new Anker F3800 and your out of power for 3 days and its raining, how do you charge the unit?

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  4 місяці тому

      Right so I have not tried a modified sine genny so I cant say for sure. My only other suggestion would be to get an AC to DC charger and charge from the AC output from gen to solar input on the F3800. I would shoot for around 60vdc like a 56 to 58.8v lithium charger. Ill look around and see if there are better options.

    • @budmartin3344
      @budmartin3344 4 місяці тому

      The generator can supply up to 2400W of power, it does not force 2400W into the load, so if the Anker can only draw 1800W then that is what Anker will draw from the generator, just look at this way, your wall AC outlet in your house can supply up to 120V x 15A = 1800W, so if you plug a 100W lamp into the socket the lamp will draw only 100W the outlet is not going to force 1800W into the lamp.
      It is good to have generator with 20% head room above maximum load, I'm not sure the Anker will like to feed with modified sine wave, I would suggest using Inverter generator.

  • @rh7163
    @rh7163 6 місяців тому

    Do the cables come with the unit ? Is there a list of what comes with this unit ? Will I have to buy a generator to get 550 Vac ?

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому

      Mine came with the AC 120vac charging cable and a 3 way MC4 connector for solar charging. Where are you that req 550vac?

    • @rh7163
      @rh7163 6 місяців тому

      Victoria British Columbia Canada - Electric stove and full size clothes dryer both use 550 VAC although I think EV car fast chargers do as well.@@AveRage_Joe

  • @scottsworld21
    @scottsworld21 4 місяці тому

    I just don’t get it with these battery stations. So it showed you had 4 hours of battery left, or a lot less if you actually power stuff. What are you supposed to do when that battery runs out? Roll solar panels out and wait hours or days for it to charge? I have the solix c1000. It will power a little space heater for about an hour and a half. I just don’t get what you’re supposed to do once it’s dead. Wait for solar?

    • @mr.c6674
      @mr.c6674 4 місяці тому

      It helps you survive a little longer without power. They don't replace your usual power source while you live as if there is no outage.
      People are spoiled to the point they can't make adjustments for a few hours or a couple of days by conserving energy.

  • @TinaMoran69
    @TinaMoran69 4 місяці тому

    for how long?

  • @ambersmith6517
    @ambersmith6517 6 місяців тому

    GO JOE!!

  • @chuxxsss
    @chuxxsss 7 місяців тому

    Afternoon Joe, guess what I just brought. If you said a solar tester yes.

  • @stevenfrazier8939
    @stevenfrazier8939 7 місяців тому +1

    what happened to DIY Powerwall 2.OH Ep12?

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому

      I need to do Ep13🤭 Its all still there😲😉

    • @stevenfrazier8939
      @stevenfrazier8939 6 місяців тому

      how did I miss episode 12? is it labeled as 2.0H 12?

  • @russy59ry
    @russy59ry 3 місяці тому

    Sad how fast the battery drained

  • @jenesuispasbavard
    @jenesuispasbavard 4 місяці тому

    Can this charge via DC (solar panels or external battery) at the same time as providing 240V output? Wondering if we can trickle charge it in an emergency while the AC is still running.

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  4 місяці тому +1

      Ya you can still use it while DC charging.

    • @jenesuispasbavard
      @jenesuispasbavard 4 місяці тому

      Perfect, thanks! @@AveRage_Joe

  • @mueckenhoeffer
    @mueckenhoeffer 6 місяців тому

    Well designed for sure. Can I borrow your cat to find my 10mm sockets?

    • @AveRage_Joe
      @AveRage_Joe  6 місяців тому

      Let me put him in my garage quick to find ALL the other 10mm sockets and wrenches then Id be happy to send him your way!!😆🐈🔧