I have a smaller digital TV that draws only 60 watts and I am using a River 2 (the smallest unit I own) as a UPS to avoid voltage supply problems in my house wiring. It now shows channels that were not displayed in the past on that one TV. I have a whole-house solution to power outages, so this is only a specific device solution.
Hi nice info. We just ordered from Amazon Black Friday sale and paid $159 for this unit. We already have the Delta 2000 and the solar panels for it. We got this small unit to run our modem and router in case of a power outage. SCE is planning some upgrades and gave us notice that our electricity will be out for 1 days so we thought we would try this as a solution. To charge it we thought we would plug it into the delta 2000 if needed. The 200 w solar panels are not compatible with the little River 3. I called Ecoflow and asked them. So I came up with this solution to charge the River 3. What do you think? This should work right? Gas is so expensive here in So. Cal we really don’t want to charge it with my Ford. thanks Chili Prepper.
Sounds like a great plan! I think you got it covered! Just curious, why won’t the 200 watt solar panel work with this little guy? You got it at a great price too!!!
@ I called their customer service and he said it was only compatible with the lower watt panels. I just did some reading and I’m finding out that I can use the 200 watt panels. And the overage of watts will just not be utilized as it’s charging. Maybe you or one of your more knowledgeable followers can help answer this question. The customer service person had a heavy accent and I honestly lost my patience speaking with him. I couldn’t really understand what he was saying. 😞.
I have mine on 2-100 watt panels that are just wired together with the MC splitter. When it’s really sunny it just doesn’t take more than about 110 watts. I did the 200 watts to help when we have clouds or this time of year when there isn’t enough sun. I think you will really like it with your 200 watt panel. Let me know how it works.
@ OK. cool Thank you. We also ordered 2 of the River 3 600 Watts. They are coming this week. These should also work well with our Panels. We are in So Cal so sun is abundant here. Keep the good content coming. Thank you Very Much!
For lights I use Mudder USB LED Light for Laptop Keyboard Light Gooseneck Light and they stay on for days. For a fan I used one of the small 5V1A USB fans that last for days too.
2 USB-A ports is a style from 2021... It should be 3 USB-C ports, 30w, 60w, and 100w. 30w people can use with the USB-A adapter if they need USB-A for some reason 👍 This is the right design which one will work for you for the next 10 years! ❤️ I'm an electronic engineer and computer technician and I know what I'm talking about 👍
Interesting test. I bought a Delta 2 to power a modem, router, TV, tuner, lamp and fan during power outages. When the River 3 came out, I figured I would get one for use in the bedroom to power a TV, tuner, lamp and fan for maybe two hours. Used solar panels are cheap. I charge the Delta 2 with 2 $65, 340-watt panels and the River 3 with a single $50, 140-watt panel.
I’ve been looking at the Delta 2 for quite awhile (and it’s a really good price right now) but the Delta 3 came out so I figured I would get the new one.
@@TheChiliPrepper Ecoflow USA website sells refurbished & they have a trade-in program as well. Home page at the bottom under "Programs" / Refurbished
It surprised me too! Being able to see what different things draw was a fun learning experience for me, I thought a big TV would draw double what it did.
Without an additional battery, the river 3 plus can deliver up to 1200 watts or is it only with the battery? Does it make sense to buy + if I don’t plan on adding an additional battery?
@@realDeSBU I’ll add that to this weekends video. I got a request to show more on using solar panels with it. If you have any other ideas on what to power let me know.
How's the fan noise and when does it kick in? I have a Litheli unit and no matter what, if it's outputing 120 watts AC, instantly the noisy fan kicks in, while my other mini station only starts the fan when it actually gets warm. So I wonder how's the River 3 doing?
Actually better than it states, that said, about 50 more times running it up like that the high frequency chips will be fried, they all do, there just not designed to take a load like that. Even the big ones, high frequency units just not designed for that. So caddy,rolls,benz is truly funny. Low frequency inverters are transformer based units, just like the electric grid, durable,reliable,repairable. High frequency units,usable,unreliable,not designed for continuous inrush current, and not repairable. Thats not my theories,those are facts. Just here to educate the uneducated,not here to argue
@@dustydawson8977 Just clarifying. I always hear people arguing about discharge rate but are you talking about fast charging rate? I seriously have never looked into anything to do with internal components on solar generators other than knowing what type of cells or inverter they have.
@TheChiliPrepper you really should educate yourself, high frequency inverters are made up of circuits and chips, they convert high frequency down to a lower frequency of 60hz for us and 50hz for Europe
@TheChiliPrepper high frequency is a conglomerate of circuits and electronic chips, they work ok for for non inductive loads, loads that don't take an inrush of current to start, like heaters,motors etc. If you have a larger unit that can push the load it will do it for a short time before the chips overheat and die, and the unit could be repaired but the cost is so high they just don't repair them. Low frequency inverters have transformers in them like our electric grid, big magnets, with lots of copper windings, these are made to run inductance and anything else over and over. That part has nothing to do with how fast it can charge. I have 2 3000w solar generators, low frequency units. Each 1 is 3000w continuous output,6000w surge 2000w solar input, 1500w ac input,portable, modular,all metal,built like tanks,no cords connecting unit to batteries,unlimited exspansion,and can use any type or brand of battery in a 24v configuration( lead acid, gel, and lithium) can charge from the wall via 2chargers,and the car,and solar, and run 3000w continuous at the same time. Titans, from Point Zero Energy. 120v units,and 120v and 240v units all in one, made here in the US, and fully repairable if ever needed. And the heaviest pc is 32lbs. Minutemanprep on YT has this running his off grid vacation house running 24 hrs a day for almost 5yrs straight, still running flawless, with more than 2000w of solar
@@dustydawson8977thanks for the response, I really do appreciate it and it will give people a good start if they want to start learning about how that all works. My channel is more about showing the average person who might be buying one of these what they can expect from it. A large system like you have is awesome though, you should make some videos so we can all check it out when we are diving down a rabbit hole 😁
That is what most say,before they start down the rabbit hole, then they end up with 4 or 5 units, I just didn't start from little to big, I educated my self first, bought once and have been happy ever since. It truly is a rabbit hole. This stuff is not cheap, I have 6000w solar on my house also. Most people dont realise you can get 30% off on all of it from the federal gov. And some states also have there own tax break on top of that, mine does not. Ive been prepping for quite some time. I owe nothing and retired at 58, 62 now and will draw SS soon, I just don't like what I see in the world and feel you can never be too ready for what may come, I've worked long and hard for Uncle Sam, and I know well if your expecting him to come to your rescue, you may well die waiting😅
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I have a smaller digital TV that draws only 60 watts and I am using a River 2 (the smallest unit I own) as a UPS to avoid voltage supply problems in my house wiring. It now shows channels that were not displayed in the past on that one TV. I have a whole-house solution to power outages, so this is only a specific device solution.
I was really shocked at how little modern TV’s draw. I have a 43” in the garage that I will probably use if it’s a longer term power outage.
Thanks for the look at the River 3! I've got one on order and can't wait to play with it.
I’m impressed by the quality! You are going to love it!
Hi nice info. We just ordered from Amazon Black Friday sale and paid $159 for this unit. We already have the Delta 2000 and the solar panels for it. We got this small unit to run our modem and router in case of a power outage. SCE is planning some upgrades and gave us notice that our electricity will be out for 1 days so we thought we would try this as a solution. To charge it we thought we would plug it into the delta 2000 if needed. The 200 w solar panels are not compatible with the little River 3. I called Ecoflow and asked them. So I came up with this solution to charge the River 3. What do you think? This should work right? Gas is so expensive here in So. Cal we really don’t want to charge it with my Ford. thanks Chili Prepper.
Sounds like a great plan! I think you got it covered! Just curious, why won’t the 200 watt solar panel work with this little guy? You got it at a great price too!!!
@ I called their customer service and he said it was only compatible with the lower watt panels. I just did some reading and I’m finding out that I can use the 200 watt panels. And the overage of watts will just not be utilized as it’s charging. Maybe you or one of your more knowledgeable followers can help answer this question. The customer service person had a heavy accent and I honestly lost my patience speaking with him. I couldn’t really understand what he was saying. 😞.
I have mine on 2-100 watt panels that are just wired together with the MC splitter. When it’s really sunny it just doesn’t take more than about 110 watts. I did the 200 watts to help when we have clouds or this time of year when there isn’t enough sun. I think you will really like it with your 200 watt panel. Let me know how it works.
@ OK. cool Thank you. We also ordered 2 of the River 3 600 Watts. They are coming this week. These should also work well with our Panels. We are in So Cal so sun is abundant here. Keep the good content coming. Thank you Very Much!
For lights I use Mudder USB LED Light for Laptop Keyboard Light Gooseneck Light and they stay on for days. For a fan I used one of the small 5V1A USB fans that last for days too.
Great video. Very helpful. Smart idea
2 USB-A ports is a style from 2021...
It should be 3 USB-C ports, 30w, 60w, and 100w. 30w people can use with the USB-A adapter if they need USB-A for some reason 👍 This is the right design which one will work for you for the next 10 years! ❤️ I'm an electronic engineer and computer technician and I know what I'm talking about 👍
Interesting test. I bought a Delta 2 to power a modem, router, TV, tuner, lamp and fan during power outages. When the River 3 came out, I figured I would get one for use in the bedroom to power a TV, tuner, lamp and fan for maybe two hours. Used solar panels are cheap. I charge the Delta 2 with 2 $65, 340-watt panels and the River 3 with a single $50, 140-watt panel.
Where do you buy your panels? I’ve looked at a lot of websites that sell used but I’m always skeptical lol.
I’ve been looking at the Delta 2 for quite awhile (and it’s a really good price right now) but the Delta 3 came out so I figured I would get the new one.
@@TheChiliPrepper Ecoflow USA website sells refurbished & they have a trade-in program as well.
Home page at the bottom under "Programs" / Refurbished
@@TheChiliPrepper Join Ecoflow "Live" shows. They've had giveaway 1 person wins - camping flashlight worth $69? USD. I lucked out & won one.
@@TheChiliPrepperon UA-cam, look up Will Prowse solar. He tells you in his video where he gets good used solar panels.
Torture test was fun. Enjoyed it. River 3 capacity was greater than i thought.
It surprised me too! Being able to see what different things draw was a fun learning experience for me, I thought a big TV would draw double what it did.
Without an additional battery, the river 3 plus can deliver up to 1200 watts or is it only with the battery? Does it make sense to buy + if I don’t plan on adding an additional battery?
Can you please try this on a regular house fridge, even if it last 10 minutes, I’m very curious if it can help
@@realDeSBU I’ll add that to this weekends video. I got a request to show more on using solar panels with it. If you have any other ideas on what to power let me know.
How's the fan noise and when does it kick in? I have a Litheli unit and no matter what, if it's outputing 120 watts AC, instantly the noisy fan kicks in, while my other mini station only starts the fan when it actually gets warm. So I wonder how's the River 3 doing?
@@SonnyDarvish I’m not sure how but I haven’t heard the fans at all. If I put my Hand on it I can feel some warmth but it doesn’t get hot either.
Хороший тест. Но если бы ещё по-русски..
Actually better than it states, that said, about 50 more times running it up like that the high frequency chips will be fried, they all do, there just not designed to take a load like that. Even the big ones, high frequency units just not designed for that. So caddy,rolls,benz is truly funny. Low frequency inverters are transformer based units, just like the electric grid, durable,reliable,repairable. High frequency units,usable,unreliable,not designed for continuous inrush current, and not repairable. Thats not my theories,those are facts. Just here to educate the uneducated,not here to argue
@@dustydawson8977 Just clarifying. I always hear people arguing about discharge rate but are you talking about fast charging rate? I seriously have never looked into anything to do with internal components on solar generators other than knowing what type of cells or inverter they have.
@TheChiliPrepper you really should educate yourself, high frequency inverters are made up of circuits and chips, they convert high frequency down to a lower frequency of 60hz for us and 50hz for Europe
@TheChiliPrepper high frequency is a conglomerate of circuits and electronic chips, they work ok for for non inductive loads, loads that don't take an inrush of current to start, like heaters,motors etc. If you have a larger unit that can push the load it will do it for a short time before the chips overheat and die, and the unit could be repaired but the cost is so high they just don't repair them. Low frequency inverters have transformers in them like our electric grid, big magnets, with lots of copper windings, these are made to run inductance and anything else over and over. That part has nothing to do with how fast it can charge. I have 2 3000w solar generators, low frequency units. Each 1 is 3000w continuous output,6000w surge 2000w solar input, 1500w ac input,portable, modular,all metal,built like tanks,no cords connecting unit to batteries,unlimited exspansion,and can use any type or brand of battery in a 24v configuration( lead acid, gel, and lithium) can charge from the wall via 2chargers,and the car,and solar, and run 3000w continuous at the same time. Titans, from Point Zero Energy. 120v units,and 120v and 240v units all in one, made here in the US, and fully repairable if ever needed. And the heaviest pc is 32lbs. Minutemanprep on YT has this running his off grid vacation house running 24 hrs a day for almost 5yrs straight, still running flawless, with more than 2000w of solar
@@dustydawson8977thanks for the response, I really do appreciate it and it will give people a good start if they want to start learning about how that all works. My channel is more about showing the average person who might be buying one of these what they can expect from it.
A large system like you have is awesome though, you should make some videos so we can all check it out when we are diving down a rabbit hole 😁
That is what most say,before they start down the rabbit hole, then they end up with 4 or 5 units, I just didn't start from little to big, I educated my self first, bought once and have been happy ever since. It truly is a rabbit hole. This stuff is not cheap, I have 6000w solar on my house also. Most people dont realise you can get 30% off on all of it from the federal gov. And some states also have there own tax break on top of that, mine does not. Ive been prepping for quite some time. I owe nothing and retired at 58, 62 now and will draw SS soon, I just don't like what I see in the world and feel you can never be too ready for what may come, I've worked long and hard for Uncle Sam, and I know well if your expecting him to come to your rescue, you may well die waiting😅
Cadilacs are garbage! Id say ecoflow is bmw or lexus
That tells me you should watch my Cadillac Ranch video lol. A bunch of junked Cadillacs 😁