DON'T Buy The Bluetti EB3A 

Bluetti has responded with this- "Sorry for the problem and the delay reply We already purchase a diesel heater and do a experiment, EB3A can't load the diesel heater, the start-up current of the diesel heater is too high, we need to do more test and modify the hardware to meet more customer's demand. But for now, the EB3A can't load the diesel heater by cigarette lighter port. Kindly let us know, if you have any questions. Thank you for your patient and understand as always." This is a shame as they say the hardware needs changed. I was hoping a firmware update would resolve this..

Types of people that try to power their whole house off of a eb3a.

Unfortunately, the DC output is regulated so it can't handle a surge like the AC inverter can handle. I have the EB3a and use the cigarette output to run electronics on my boat. Depth finders are extremely voltage sensitive so having the regulated output really helps in that situation. The weight on the EB3a is great for my application. I could use a marine battery, and have done so, but the output isn't regulated so the depth finders will occasionally shut off. Not a big deal but a pain to restart them. I also have the AC200max and can run my RV all day with it. Of course, it won't run the AC but it does fine with the refrigerator, compressor fridge, all the lights, etc. It will run the furnace blower, microwave, coffee maker, and anything else but that burns through the battery quickly. It also weighs over 60 pounds so "portability" is more of an issue I guess you'll need to get either a bigger unit( though other Bluettis may have the same issue on the DC side) or find another brand with an unregulated DC outlet. I have been a bit disappointed with the EB3a in some regards. The actual wattage available through the inverter is below 80% but over 90% with the DC side. I love the concept of these "solar generators" but all of them have a way to go before they are a dependable power source.

I updated my firmware through the app now it powers my diesel heater for 10 hours

I had a similar frustrating issue with my Oupes 600w. I got an icemaker 100/120v 60w. It showed the Jackery 500 powering an Igloo ice maker. Mine errors out soon as the compressor kicks on & after research said it spikes to 800w during that time. I knew I was SOL. I tried putting it on a 1440 joules surge protector to no avail. No luck. I was looking to purchase this but not now. Thanks for the honest review.

These diesel heaters do really use when starting a higher amp then mentioned.. tried to use regular adapter 15a but couldn't handle the start up.. added a small 12v battery to the set up with a 10a adapter.. this works fine

Did you try using the app to adjust the output generated? I forgot the name of the option. But many options to isolate and customize the performance. Then again, i suppose Bluetti would coach you through it if that was a viable option

I bought this unit but I also was a skeptic so I also bought Dr prepare powermax 100ah battery power station which is awesome and you plug units together for longer charge life or run separately.

I agree with you in not buying the EB3A. It does have issues especially the overheating issue while charging.

A simple leisure battery (100ah) does me for running my heater (2kw) for 5 nights running for about 5 hours per night.

I wonder if one of those super capacitors they use on automotive audio system close to the heater end of the cable would work to handle the surge and solve the problem?

I run my diesel heater off of a marine battery and battery box I wonder if you could start it off of a marine battery then once it gets going plug the solar generator to the battery via cigarette 12v plug to help run the heater. Glow plugs require a lot of amps that’s the problem I’m pretty sure it would run it after it was started I ordered the EB3A today but to run small stuff mostly AC I hope it works

Something doesn't seem right. Problem with the unit itself? Have you tested it in other applications? Ive been using mine to power a tiny camper with LED lights, a heating pad, PS3 and small OLED TV with no issues. (Not all at the same time mind you)

I’ve had great communication with Bluetti.

Was about to do this setup tonight and make the same purchases! Glad I saw this about the Bluetti - so question. What did you end up buying for power on you diesel heater?? Thanks!!!

I just use a 110 to 12 volt converter with my ecoflow, works sweet. I didnt even try it with the 10 amp power point port.

use the app and shut off eco mode and bump power up in the app. worked for me on my same setup as yours.

ALP propane generator running an electric 500 w heater, Analy or something like that. Those 500w heaters are great and settle at 450 w.

Just ordered one of these. Whenever I see a "DON'T BUY"...that's my cue to buy!😀

Wow, that power station looks impressive! The Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series seems like a great investment for outdoor enthusiasts like us. The massive capacity and fast charging time definitely caught my attention. It's also great to know that it's waterproof and has comprehensive protections. Thanks for sharing this valuable information!

Needs to be put on PowerLift mode then you should be able to pull more power should've read the manual and downloaded the app

I am disappointed also with the EB3A. The voltage drops down to under 8V and the Vevor can't run under 9V. Bluetti isn't hold the voltage under load.

I tried as well to run my chinese diesel heater from my eb3a. Error code E 08…not enough voltage…as soon as i hooked the heater up to my car battery it worked fine

WOW ! that seams like asking too much for any PPS. I use a 12v lighter socket electric blanket.

I’m considering Jackery 300 vs Ecoflow River 2 vs Bluetti. Should I just go with Jackery?

Im just going to toss on my experience with the bluetti EB3A. Basically got it as a daytime/solar power source for our 60 watt fridge. At night it sips power from our older off brand 660 watt station. In the mornings we have from 66 to 34% left on the old thing. The Bluetti drains in 2 hours and claims the fridge is pulling 70 to 90 watts even on a cold morning when the thermometers inside it and the fridge both show the temps at settings. The bluetti has heated up so bad the past three days with the internal 'adaptor' rather than a 'brick' type, I've had to put a lunch box blue ice block on it to get it to even charge. I bought a suggested 12v charging cord for it that will charge the old station but not the bluetti. It's more trouble than it's worth. Also, everyone said, don't get the bluetti solar panel that goes with it. They were right. Three days later, still no response from bluetti, despite our concern that this thing keeps giving a heat warning with no explanation in the instructions. Good luck with your search!

Good luck getting help from Bluetti , so many complaints that they never answer the phones and emails. I'm switching companies for my next power bank.

Great video as always ❤

A lot of good voltage regulators will shut down before blowing a fuse. Since a fuse is slower, you can get by with quick overloads for a short duration. Those automotive capacitors used in audio systems provide surge power for higher power spikes without so much distortion should be capable of providing your heater with surge power. It seems bad to not recommend a product because they use a regulator responsive enough to prevent blowing a lot of fuses. If you want surge power, add an external battery or capacitor to provide the extra power during the surge. A jump starter box could solve the problem since they can deliver enough power to start a vehicle.

Did you try the 100w USB-C off the EB3A?

I purchased 2 of these to be used as a UPS for 2 computer systems. Both failed miserably. One kept shutting off on 'overload' while the other one kept interrupting the current on and off repeatedly making it completely unusable as a pass through power source. Neither was able to work properly. The one that shut off on overload had a 90 watt load on it when this happened. The other one had a 208 watt load during the time it kept shutting off and on. Bluetti has not figured out how to make a reliable power station in this size. Do not buy. I read where one fellow who connected his CPAP woke up gasping for air with his shut off during the night. Not cool, Bluetti.

Wonder why I have 2 battery’s in my diesel truck? (Grid heaters? ) 😂

they are garbage ive been though 2 of them first what they do is this.. if you dont set up eco mode and if you then forget to turn it off ie usb ports etc and you get to 0% you can just toss it in the garbage the bms does not protect it against under voltage ive had 2 do this to me.. no response from the company as to why it does this so if you forget to turn on the eco thing and set a time your screwed also im curiouse if you have eco mode on and reach 0% will it not take a charge either.. i mean 300 dollars down the drain.. im going with another quality company that other one

Man, I hate that for you. Please be sure to update us IF you hear from Bluetti.

I've read on a lot of forums that Jackery is the only brand that will start these things. So, it's not that the Bluetti is junk, it's just not designed for starting a diesel heater. They demand a LOT at startup. You could also try going through a Xbox power supply from the heater to the battery. I've read a lot of people doing this.

What did he expect!

Yeah , I tried it on my diesel heater, suddenly it doesn't work , just waste of money 🤮

Tried it one more time, by adding a 12v battery to the Buetti.

the surge of starting it was never gonna happen

This isn't for a heater of any kind,it's mostly for small appliances

I have the 3 and the 700 with no probs,,don't be cheep and do ur research,,, always go the next step higher then u figure!

I was able to start 5kW noname air heater out of 12Vsb 7А PSU. Sound reasonable to check if properly primed air heater will start on minimal power, as it consumes 110-120W for ignition as glow plug consumes lots of power, then the consumption falls to 40W average. The other possible issue is bad car plug with led and fuse - it drops down voltage, that's why you probably can't start your air heater.

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How did it "blow" the fuse at 60 watts? That makes no sense. There is definitely something wrong with your EB3A. I have an EB3A and it has some issues also. I discovered mine will only output 60 watts from the 100 watt USB-C power delivery port. And it will show an error code when I try to pull more than 300 watts from the "600 watt" inverter. If you are interested I can show you how I run my diesel heater. It's much cheaper than buying the Bluetti EB3A.

This unit which I bought has a place in the light enough for your wife to carry and operate section of battery units. I also bought it for short vehicle travelling where small type electronic devices need to be charged. Phones, laptop, ipad and can be at the same time charging the unit with the 12v car charger NOT incuded. ($10)

You need to buy Ecoflow river 2 i have diesel heater use it for camping ecoflow river2 work great the price is 209$ much more better that Jackery 3000 life cycle to 80% percent or 10 years of work and 50 minutes to fully charge ftom 0% to 100% but . Jackery charging time is 5 hours and has only 300 life cycle

Seems like a higher tier unit is needed to run your heater. Power demand is too great for the unit. I don't see the problem with the unit. The company offers higher tier decides, no?

also when charging and or using solar to charge if you are using the usb or ups function and its morning time suns just barely out and you use some percentage of battery what it will do is this.. charge it up to 100% then stop charging then let it go down to say 97% then start charging stopping and starting this is reallly bad for the battery any old litheum charger for 12 volt lead acid batts etc uses the panels you have to power the device and charge and keep powering the devices you use the way this thing works is oposite it will charge it up then turn off then start again and keep doing that all day long now with ups mode and hooked into a wall it wont do that its only on charging.. bluuettie what gives man i wasted 600 dollars on 2 of these.. that other company lets you use panels to power stuff and protects the battery from totally draining what gives im pissed

This is an issue for any small power station. I don't think any small battery station is rated to handle that, perhaps read more. This is a reading issue not a manufacturing issue.

great

Others find the EB3A with no issues. You cannot just have minimum or close enough. You need to do the math.....

That deisel heater is crap. Used the same one last canadien winter and notuing but issues every week. I have a bluetti ac200max its dc plug is higher and also has a 30 amp dc output . I switched to a dickwnson propane heater.

I dont think its Bluettis fault. I dont think you planned very well.

Do Not buy a Jackery (worst than Bluetti), trust me, Buy an Ecoflow Delta Mini.

You are wrong!

Get a converter

You knew the output was 10a and the running amperage of the heater was 10a. Starting amps of the heater will be indeed a lot higher. (I wouldn't be surprised it is actually in the manual of the heater. You cant blame bluetti for your own mistake.

The EB3A is also underpowered and it does not have any port to connect an extra battery to increase the capacity.

Huge waste of money. Actual useable Watts. About 240 ! Real life usage. What would you want to leave on for 7 hrs? A 500W heater. This Bluetti will not power it but for 1.75 hrs tops. What about a TV for 6hrs? Hmmm? Then you must recharge it. Waste of money. Look at it this way. Nobody's talking about this low Watt available over the long haul for the nite or day. 240W ÷ 7 hrs = 34 W useable per hr before it's empty. Nobody's talking about this talking point.

Have you ever considered reading an instruction manual before you make a video? Just saying...

I'm sending mine back, worst piece of garbage I've ever bought, will never buy another Bluetti product